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Don't give up! 1-866-NY-QUITS Contact tracing employment opportunities in NYS Learn more COVID-19, the impact of smoking and vaping Learn more “ It truly meant a lot to me to know that you care. - Stephanie, Quitline Caller Double your success to quit smoking with medication and counseling. See if you qualify for free medications Double your success to quit smoking with medication and counseling. See if you qualify for free medications The Quitline – A program with experience, care and expertise. Learn more. Healthcare support – Most health plans cover stop–smoking medications. Learn more. Popular content Medications Stop-smoking medications are proven to help. Which is right for you? Why do I smoke? Quitting smoking is hard to do and here's why... Health insurance benefits Your healthcare plan covers more than you think. How to quit Practice makes perfect. The truth about filters Filters – more harm than good. 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Smoking weakens the immune system, increases the risk of infectious diseases and respiratory infections, and is a major cause of chronic health conditions and cancer.1 Quitting smoking means improving lung-health, and reducing the risk of complications from the virus. What about vaping? There is growing evidence that vaping can harm lung health.1,2 However, it is unknown whether vaping alone impacts the effect of COVID-19. Quitting smoking and vaping will help the lungs be as healthy as possible to fight this virus. Patients most at-risk Those with underlying health issues, such as heart or lung problems, may have increased risk for serious complications from COVID-19. This includes people who smoke and/or vape tobacco or nicotine-containing products.2 Information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is changing frequently. For the latest information, please visit the CDC's website. Sign up for our electronic newsletters Featuring briefs on the latest topics and information geared to enhance tobacco cessation efforts in a healthcare setting. Stay in the know – get the latest news, sign up for our newsletter. Sign me up! Check out our latest issue before signing up for the newsletter. Check it out! Last updated 4/2/2020 12:36 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Healthcare professionalsPlaying a crucial role in tobacco cessation How can we help? Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources COVID-19 | Tobacco use, E-cigarettes, Vaping What you should know Early research indicates smoking cigarettes can increase the risk of complications from COVID-19. Smoking weakens the immune system, increases the risk of infectious diseases and respiratory infections, and is a major cause of chronic health conditions and cancer.1 Quitting smoking means improving lung-health, and reducing the risk of complications from the virus. What about vaping? There is growing evidence that vaping can harm lung health.1,2 However, it is unknown whether vaping alone impacts the effect of COVID-19. Quitting smoking and vaping will help the lungs be as healthy as possible to fight this virus. Patients most at-risk Those with underlying health issues, such as heart or lung problems, may have increased risk for serious complications from COVID-19. This includes people who smoke and/or vape tobacco or nicotine-containing products.2 Information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is changing frequently. For the latest information, please visit the CDC's website. Sign up for our electronic newsletters Featuring briefs on the latest topics and information geared to enhance tobacco cessation efforts in a healthcare setting. Stay in the know – get the latest news, sign up for our newsletter. Sign me up! Check out our latest issue before signing up for the newsletter. Check it out! Last updated 4/2/2020 12:36 PM Print Me! 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Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources Patient referral programs – Our patient referral program is designed to be an adjunct to healthcare providers\' efforts to help their patients stop smoking. It ensures stop-smoking support is readily available to patients following their healthcare visit. Direct referral options: Online referral site HIPPA-compliant and password-protected application for directly referring patients. The site offers aggregated reporting and individual patient activity reports. Refer online Fax referrals Healthcare providers have access to a health-site customized fax referral form to refer patients to the Quitline. Faxed progress reports are sent twice per month. Referral form Progress report (sample) Enterprise solutions in Opt-to-Quit™ Our Opt-to-Quit™ referral program offers a healthcare system-wide solution that ensures every tobacco-using patient is offered a referral to the Quitline. More than 750 healthcare sites throughout New York State use our successful Patient Referral Program. Patient referrals can be electronically transferred and patient activity reports are available online. For more information about Opt-to-Quit™ or any of our patient referral options, please contact us. Opt-to-Quit™ Materials Program Highlight | Stony Brook Children\'s Hospital & Opt-to-Quit™ (Above) "Smoking Cessation and Breastfeeding: Good for Your Baby, Good for You," stonybrookchildrens, YouTube. Featuring Physician Task Force member and NYSSQL featured expert, Dr. Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Opt-to-Quit™ and Stony Brook Children\'s Hospital partner to educate and improve family health with tobacco cessation support and guidance. Research article, Stony Brook and Opt-to-Quit™ What to expect We prepare your patients for success – Once you refer a patient, a Quit Coach will call your patient within 48 hours of receiving your referral and offer Quitline services. Individualized coaching will help motivate a quit attempt, prepare for the quit process, and avoid future relapse. Medication supply and coverage – Eligible patients will be offered a supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). All patients will be advised to learn about their health plan cessation benefits, including stop-smoking medication coverage. Patients will also be informed of additional support, like health plan and local programs, websites, and self-help materials. Program testimonials Mary Miller, 68, with her dog, Buffy at her home in West Seneca, near Buffalo, NY. Patient Referral Success THE BUFFALO NEWS – "A widow’s best advice to those who smoke? Quit." Mary M. of West Seneca, NY – a smoker for nearly 50 years and recently diagnosed with COPD – is now living a smoke-free life, thanks to a referral by her healthcare provider to the New York State Smokers’ Quitline. Learn more about — Mary’s story Physician Testimonial Dan Croft, MD, MPH, a member of the New York State Smokers’ Quitline Physician Task Force, explains the value of patient referral programs. Learn more about — Our expert panel To learn more about the program or to get started - Contact us Last updated 5/14/2019 6:09 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',tags:' Referral programsReferring patients is simple Be sure to visit... Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources Patient referral programs – Our patient referral program is designed to be an adjunct to healthcare providers\' efforts to help their patients stop smoking. It ensures stop-smoking support is readily available to patients following their healthcare visit. Direct referral options: Online referral site HIPPA-compliant and password-protected application for directly referring patients. The site offers aggregated reporting and individual patient activity reports. Refer online Fax referrals Healthcare providers have access to a health-site customized fax referral form to refer patients to the Quitline. Faxed progress reports are sent twice per month. Referral form Progress report (sample) Enterprise solutions in Opt-to-Quit™ Our Opt-to-Quit™ referral program offers a healthcare system-wide solution that ensures every tobacco-using patient is offered a referral to the Quitline. More than 750 healthcare sites throughout New York State use our successful Patient Referral Program. Patient referrals can be electronically transferred and patient activity reports are available online. For more information about Opt-to-Quit™ or any of our patient referral options, please contact us. Opt-to-Quit™ Materials Program Highlight | Stony Brook Children\'s Hospital & Opt-to-Quit™ (Above) "Smoking Cessation and Breastfeeding: Good for Your Baby, Good for You," stonybrookchildrens, YouTube. Featuring Physician Task Force member and NYSSQL featured expert, Dr. Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Opt-to-Quit™ and Stony Brook Children\'s Hospital partner to educate and improve family health with tobacco cessation support and guidance. Research article, Stony Brook and Opt-to-Quit™ What to expect We prepare your patients for success – Once you refer a patient, a Quit Coach will call your patient within 48 hours of receiving your referral and offer Quitline services. Individualized coaching will help motivate a quit attempt, prepare for the quit process, and avoid future relapse. Medication supply and coverage – Eligible patients will be offered a supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). All patients will be advised to learn about their health plan cessation benefits, including stop-smoking medication coverage. Patients will also be informed of additional support, like health plan and local programs, websites, and self-help materials. Program testimonials Mary Miller, 68, with her dog, Buffy at her home in West Seneca, near Buffalo, NY. Patient Referral Success THE BUFFALO NEWS – "A widow’s best advice to those who smoke? Quit." Mary M. of West Seneca, NY – a smoker for nearly 50 years and recently diagnosed with COPD – is now living a smoke-free life, thanks to a referral by her healthcare provider to the New York State Smokers’ Quitline. Learn more about — Mary’s story Physician Testimonial Dan Croft, MD, MPH, a member of the New York State Smokers’ Quitline Physician Task Force, explains the value of patient referral programs. Learn more about — Our expert panel To learn more about the program or to get started - Contact us Last updated 5/14/2019 6:09 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',url:"/HealthcareProviders/ReferralPrograms"},{title:"Healthcare Provider Resources - NY SmokeFree",text:" ResourcesSupport your tobacco-using patients Be sure to visit... Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources Providers Medication dosage, treatment options, programs, and more. Smoking Cessation Medication Prescribing Chart – Instructions, and FAQ Download TalkToYourPatients.ny.gov A website tailored to New York State healthcare professionals with extensive resources to use for helping tobacco-using patients quit. Includes treating nicotine addiction, prescribing cessation medications, and other helpful links. Nicotine Replacement Combination Therapy Visit Investigation Updates and Clinical Recommendations for E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product-Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Visit Show Toolkits & E-Learning A variety of tobacco cessation toolkits and e-learning modules to build the capacity of healthcare organizations to deliver evidence-based tobacco dependence screening and treatment to their patients, ultimately supporting the integration of this best practice into standard delivery of care. E-Learning Module: Tobacco Dependence Screening and Treatment in Behavioral Settings This course builds the capacity of behavioral health providers to deliver evidence-based tobacco dependence screening and treatment to their clients, ultimately supporting the integration of best practices into standard delivery of care. CASAC credits available upon successful completion. Visit Behavioral Health Settings Training Toolkit - This toolkit includes five curriculums that explore: burden of tobacco use, screening and assessment, effective treatment planning, counseling, and prescribing. Download Behavioral Health Settings Training Toolkit - Tobacco cessation guidelines for those with chronic conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Download Other Tobacco-Free Toolkits A variety of toolkits for more than a dozen tobacco cessation–related topics, including youth activism, correctional populations, the Affordable Care Act, and more. Visit Medical Training Toolkit This toolkit provides evidence-based training resources for Frontline Staff, Prescribing Clinicians, Counseling Staff, and Quality Improvement Staff. Download Show Patients Materials and local resources to help your patients quit smoking. Materials Where to start, and helpful guidelines to be more prepared for a quit-attempt. Learn more Local Programs Resources for in-person support nearby. Learn more Office Tools and resources to help your healthcare organization run more efficiently. Health Systems Change The modern-day healthcare approach to tobacco cessation requires healthcare systems to change and adapt using policy, strategic planning, and integrations into systems and electronic infrastructures. Health Systems for a Healthy NY Visit Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free NY Contacts Local health professional support. Download Guide to Integrating Tobacco Cessation Into Electronic Health Records Download Treating Tobacco Dependence Practice Manual: A Systems-Change Approach Download Show Billing Codes Up-to-date billing codes to help your office receive timely reimbursement for tobacco dependence treatments. Documenting, Coding, & Billing for Tobacco Dependence Treatment This guide outlines practices to maximize reimbursement for providing life-saving tobacco cessation services. Sections include: diagnostic coding for tobacco use, dependence, and exposure; procedure codes for tobacco cessation services; and, tobacco cessation benefits. Download Billing Guide for Tobacco Screening and Cessation This document gives an overview of tobacco cessation coverage requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. It also provides guidance on how to code for both diagnoses and services related to tobacco. Download ICD-10 Codes International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Nicotine Dependence Visit Maternal Tobacco Use and Exposure: Tobacco use disorder complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium | Visit Newborn affected by maternal use of tobacco | Visit Exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period | Visit Toxic Effect of Tobacco and Nicotine Visit Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure: Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke | Visit Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic) | Visit Counseling and Medical Advice Services, Not Elsewhere Classified: Tobacco abuse counseling | Visit Problems related to lifestyle – tobacco use | Visit History of (non-current) Nicotine Dependence Visit Show Last updated 12/4/2019 9:08 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" ResourcesSupport your tobacco-using patients Be sure to visit... Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources Providers Medication dosage, treatment options, programs, and more. Smoking Cessation Medication Prescribing Chart – Instructions, and FAQ Download TalkToYourPatients.ny.gov A website tailored to New York State healthcare professionals with extensive resources to use for helping tobacco-using patients quit. Includes treating nicotine addiction, prescribing cessation medications, and other helpful links. Nicotine Replacement Combination Therapy Visit Investigation Updates and Clinical Recommendations for E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Product-Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Visit Show Toolkits & E-Learning A variety of tobacco cessation toolkits and e-learning modules to build the capacity of healthcare organizations to deliver evidence-based tobacco dependence screening and treatment to their patients, ultimately supporting the integration of this best practice into standard delivery of care. E-Learning Module: Tobacco Dependence Screening and Treatment in Behavioral Settings This course builds the capacity of behavioral health providers to deliver evidence-based tobacco dependence screening and treatment to their clients, ultimately supporting the integration of best practices into standard delivery of care. CASAC credits available upon successful completion. Visit Behavioral Health Settings Training Toolkit - This toolkit includes five curriculums that explore: burden of tobacco use, screening and assessment, effective treatment planning, counseling, and prescribing. Download Behavioral Health Settings Training Toolkit - Tobacco cessation guidelines for those with chronic conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Download Other Tobacco-Free Toolkits A variety of toolkits for more than a dozen tobacco cessation–related topics, including youth activism, correctional populations, the Affordable Care Act, and more. Visit Medical Training Toolkit This toolkit provides evidence-based training resources for Frontline Staff, Prescribing Clinicians, Counseling Staff, and Quality Improvement Staff. Download Show Patients Materials and local resources to help your patients quit smoking. Materials Where to start, and helpful guidelines to be more prepared for a quit-attempt. Learn more Local Programs Resources for in-person support nearby. Learn more Office Tools and resources to help your healthcare organization run more efficiently. Health Systems Change The modern-day healthcare approach to tobacco cessation requires healthcare systems to change and adapt using policy, strategic planning, and integrations into systems and electronic infrastructures. Health Systems for a Healthy NY Visit Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free NY Contacts Local health professional support. Download Guide to Integrating Tobacco Cessation Into Electronic Health Records Download Treating Tobacco Dependence Practice Manual: A Systems-Change Approach Download Show Billing Codes Up-to-date billing codes to help your office receive timely reimbursement for tobacco dependence treatments. Documenting, Coding, & Billing for Tobacco Dependence Treatment This guide outlines practices to maximize reimbursement for providing life-saving tobacco cessation services. Sections include: diagnostic coding for tobacco use, dependence, and exposure; procedure codes for tobacco cessation services; and, tobacco cessation benefits. Download Billing Guide for Tobacco Screening and Cessation This document gives an overview of tobacco cessation coverage requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. It also provides guidance on how to code for both diagnoses and services related to tobacco. Download ICD-10 Codes International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Nicotine Dependence Visit Maternal Tobacco Use and Exposure: Tobacco use disorder complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium | Visit Newborn affected by maternal use of tobacco | Visit Exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period | Visit Toxic Effect of Tobacco and Nicotine Visit Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure: Occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke | Visit Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic) | Visit Counseling and Medical Advice Services, Not Elsewhere Classified: Tobacco abuse counseling | Visit Problems related to lifestyle – tobacco use | Visit History of (non-current) Nicotine Dependence Visit Show Last updated 12/4/2019 9:08 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/HealthcareProviders/Resources"},{title:"Talk to your patients - NY SmokeFree",text:" Talk to your patientsTake the time, make a difference Be sure to visit... Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources Whether you are a physician, nurse, dentist, social worker, mental health counselor, respiratory therapist, or allied health professional, we know healthcare providers can make a difference in their tobacco-using patient’s quit process. A brief conversation with your patient can help promote quit motivation, reinforce nicotine as a treatable condition, facilitate quit planning, and lead to a quit attempt. The 5As can be used as a guide to address tobacco use with your patients. AskAsk about their tobacco use at every visit. AdviseAdvise tobacco users to quit. Be firm, clear, and personal. Ambivalence is common. Try to be non-judgmental when responding to your patient's feelings about quitting and tobacco use. AssessAssess how ready your patient is to quit tobacco use. Stages of change and numeric scales are useful to determine readiness to quit tobacco. AssistAssist in a quit attempt. Medications and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Counseling, in combination with cessation medications, will improve the chances of successful quitting ArrangeArrange follow-up support. Telephonic or in person outreach within the patient’s quit-date week Refer follow-up support through the Quitline Refer to local programs For other tobacco users, address tobacco use at each visit 2x the chance of a successful quit attempt for your patients. Most health plans cover stop-smoking medications, including nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by a healthcare provider. NYS Medicaid covers evidence-based smoking cessation treatment, including all seven FDA-approved medications, when prescribed. Private health insurance and Medicare plans vary. Please use the following for your patient’s post-visit summary – Most nicotine replacement therapy is covered by health insurance. Please visit nysmokefree.com for more information about quitting smoking. Learn more about – Counseling Interventions & Enhancing Motivation Using the 5R's Motivational Interviewing Last updated 5/14/2019 6:09 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Talk to your patientsTake the time, make a difference Be sure to visit... Patient Referral Programs Talk to your patients Your Resources Whether you are a physician, nurse, dentist, social worker, mental health counselor, respiratory therapist, or allied health professional, we know healthcare providers can make a difference in their tobacco-using patient’s quit process. A brief conversation with your patient can help promote quit motivation, reinforce nicotine as a treatable condition, facilitate quit planning, and lead to a quit attempt. The 5As can be used as a guide to address tobacco use with your patients. AskAsk about their tobacco use at every visit. AdviseAdvise tobacco users to quit. Be firm, clear, and personal. Ambivalence is common. Try to be non-judgmental when responding to your patient's feelings about quitting and tobacco use. AssessAssess how ready your patient is to quit tobacco use. Stages of change and numeric scales are useful to determine readiness to quit tobacco. AssistAssist in a quit attempt. Medications and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Counseling, in combination with cessation medications, will improve the chances of successful quitting ArrangeArrange follow-up support. Telephonic or in person outreach within the patient’s quit-date week Refer follow-up support through the Quitline Refer to local programs For other tobacco users, address tobacco use at each visit 2x the chance of a successful quit attempt for your patients. Most health plans cover stop-smoking medications, including nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by a healthcare provider. NYS Medicaid covers evidence-based smoking cessation treatment, including all seven FDA-approved medications, when prescribed. Private health insurance and Medicare plans vary. Please use the following for your patient’s post-visit summary – Most nicotine replacement therapy is covered by health insurance. Please visit nysmokefree.com for more information about quitting smoking. Learn more about – Counseling Interventions & Enhancing Motivation Using the 5R's Motivational Interviewing Last updated 5/14/2019 6:09 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/HealthcareProviders/TalkToPatients"},{title:"Alcohol - NY SmokeFree",text:' Alcohol Coping with alcohol as a nonsmoker Drinking alcohol can be a strong smoking trigger for most people. Give yourself time – cut back or choose nonalcoholic drinks until you become a confident nonsmoker. To help you remain a smoke–free around alcohol, try – Switching it up – Switch to non-alcoholic drinks Try saying "No thanks..." – Practice saying, “No thanks, I quit” when someone offers you a cigarette or invites you on a cigarette break. Make a plan to occupy yourself when they go out to smoke – take a walk, call a friend, or deep breathe. Changing habits – Holding your non-alcoholic beverage in the hand you used to hold your cigarette. Play with a straw or stir stick for hand-to-mouth cravings. Avoid – people who might give you a tough time about not drinking, and avoid places where you know there will be alcohol. Do this at least for the first few weeks of your quit. More for you – Slip-ups and relapse Being around other smokers Coping with stress Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',tags:' Alcohol Coping with alcohol as a nonsmoker Drinking alcohol can be a strong smoking trigger for most people. Give yourself time – cut back or choose nonalcoholic drinks until you become a confident nonsmoker. To help you remain a smoke–free around alcohol, try – Switching it up – Switch to non-alcoholic drinks Try saying "No thanks..." – Practice saying, “No thanks, I quit” when someone offers you a cigarette or invites you on a cigarette break. Make a plan to occupy yourself when they go out to smoke – take a walk, call a friend, or deep breathe. Changing habits – Holding your non-alcoholic beverage in the hand you used to hold your cigarette. Play with a straw or stir stick for hand-to-mouth cravings. Avoid – people who might give you a tough time about not drinking, and avoid places where you know there will be alcohol. Do this at least for the first few weeks of your quit. More for you – Slip-ups and relapse Being around other smokers Coping with stress Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',url:"/StayQuit/Alcohol"},{title:"Managing Weight - NY SmokeFree",text:" Weight Worries Practicing healthy habits How are quitting smoking and weight related? Appetite normalizes Smoking can reduce your appetite. When you quit smoking, you may begin to feel hungrier. & Senses improve When you quit smoking, your senses improve too. You may notice food tastes and smells better, and you may be tempted to eat more. Plan ahead as best you can Try eating healthy, but be sure to eat – feeling hungry can trigger cigarette cravings. You might notice sugar cravings – satisfy them with low-calorie treats like fruit, fruit sorbet, or plain yogurt with fresh fruit. Be sure to drink plenty of water and non-sugary drinks – try to avoid caffeinated drinks that can make you jittery and trigger a craving. Be sure you are not using food to substitute for cigarettes. Avoid alcohol, as it lowers your defenses against smoking and may increase your likelihood of overeating and making unhealthy food choices. Talk to your doctor about medications such as bupropion or the nicotine patch, gum or lozenge to help you quit, as some have been shown to delay or limit weight gain after quitting. Try being active You don't need to go to the gym or run a marathon to be active. Start with a brisk walk in an area you find especially relaxing, a slow jog, bike ride, or swim. Even doing chores can help keep you busy and in motion. Regular exercise and activities are a great way to... Reduce Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Improve Improve your self-esteem, mood, and sleep. Distract Exercise is also a great distraction from cravings. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider or doctor before starting a new exercise or activity. Remember, gaining a few pounds is not nearly as dangerous as continuing to smoke. Concentrate on becoming a confident nonsmoker and do the best you can to manage your weight and improve your health. More for you – Managing stress What to expect Talking to your doctor Last updated 11/5/2018 6:46 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Weight Worries Practicing healthy habits How are quitting smoking and weight related? Appetite normalizes Smoking can reduce your appetite. When you quit smoking, you may begin to feel hungrier. & Senses improve When you quit smoking, your senses improve too. You may notice food tastes and smells better, and you may be tempted to eat more. Plan ahead as best you can Try eating healthy, but be sure to eat – feeling hungry can trigger cigarette cravings. You might notice sugar cravings – satisfy them with low-calorie treats like fruit, fruit sorbet, or plain yogurt with fresh fruit. Be sure to drink plenty of water and non-sugary drinks – try to avoid caffeinated drinks that can make you jittery and trigger a craving. Be sure you are not using food to substitute for cigarettes. Avoid alcohol, as it lowers your defenses against smoking and may increase your likelihood of overeating and making unhealthy food choices. Talk to your doctor about medications such as bupropion or the nicotine patch, gum or lozenge to help you quit, as some have been shown to delay or limit weight gain after quitting. Try being active You don't need to go to the gym or run a marathon to be active. Start with a brisk walk in an area you find especially relaxing, a slow jog, bike ride, or swim. Even doing chores can help keep you busy and in motion. Regular exercise and activities are a great way to... Reduce Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Improve Improve your self-esteem, mood, and sleep. Distract Exercise is also a great distraction from cravings. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider or doctor before starting a new exercise or activity. Remember, gaining a few pounds is not nearly as dangerous as continuing to smoke. Concentrate on becoming a confident nonsmoker and do the best you can to manage your weight and improve your health. More for you – Managing stress What to expect Talking to your doctor Last updated 11/5/2018 6:46 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/StayQuit/ManagingWeight"},{title:"Other Smokers - NY SmokeFree",text:" Being around other smokersSetting boundaries and being prepared Being around other smokers when you quit smoking can be a difficult trigger, especially if you used to smoke with them. Think about setting boundaries and making some adjustments... Ask the smokers in your life to: Respect you That you have stopped smoking Not smoke No smoking around you Keep tobacco out of sight No cigarette packs and empty their ashtrays Take their cigarettes with them When they leave your home Respect you That you have stopped smoking Not smoke No smoking around you Keep tobacco out of sight No cigarette packs and empty their ashtrays Take their cigarettes with them When they leave your home Tasks for you: Make your home and car smoke-free zones If it’s not possible to have a smoke-free home, find one smoke-free place for yourself. Always remember your reasons for stopping smoking Your reasons will help you through tough times. Stay clear Don’t buy, carry, light, or hold cigarettes for others. Cravings Have something for hand-to-mouth cravings (your quit kit). Avoid When others light up, leave. Don’t return until they are done. Remember You are a nonsmoker, practice turning down an offer of a cigarette. “No thanks, I’ve stopped smoking” usually works. Make your home and car smoke–free zones If it’s not possible to have a smoke–free home, find one smoke–free place for yourself. Always remember your reasons for stopping smoking Your reasons will help you through tough times. Stay clear Don’t buy, carry, light, or hold cigarettes for others. Cravings Have something for hand-to-mouth cravings (your quit kit). Avoid When others light up, leave. Don’t return until they are done. Remember You are a nonsmoker, practice turning down an offer of a cigarette. “No thanks, I’ve stopped smoking” usually works. More for you – How to quit Coping with alcohol Coping with stress Quit Kit: Try - Snacks – licorice, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can calm feelings of hunger and offer a low-calorie snack. Activities – deep breathing (Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. Count to four with each inhale and exhale. Repeat for 5- minutes.), word puzzles or a stress ball can provide distraction during cravings too! Cravings – keeping toothpicks or cinnamon sticks in your mouth can provide hand-to-mouth craving relief. Chew or hold these in your mouth when you feel a craving. Last updated 7/8/2019 2:58 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Being around other smokersSetting boundaries and being prepared Being around other smokers when you quit smoking can be a difficult trigger, especially if you used to smoke with them. Think about setting boundaries and making some adjustments... Ask the smokers in your life to: Respect you That you have stopped smoking Not smoke No smoking around you Keep tobacco out of sight No cigarette packs and empty their ashtrays Take their cigarettes with them When they leave your home Respect you That you have stopped smoking Not smoke No smoking around you Keep tobacco out of sight No cigarette packs and empty their ashtrays Take their cigarettes with them When they leave your home Tasks for you: Make your home and car smoke-free zones If it’s not possible to have a smoke-free home, find one smoke-free place for yourself. Always remember your reasons for stopping smoking Your reasons will help you through tough times. Stay clear Don’t buy, carry, light, or hold cigarettes for others. Cravings Have something for hand-to-mouth cravings (your quit kit). Avoid When others light up, leave. Don’t return until they are done. Remember You are a nonsmoker, practice turning down an offer of a cigarette. “No thanks, I’ve stopped smoking” usually works. Make your home and car smoke–free zones If it’s not possible to have a smoke–free home, find one smoke–free place for yourself. Always remember your reasons for stopping smoking Your reasons will help you through tough times. Stay clear Don’t buy, carry, light, or hold cigarettes for others. Cravings Have something for hand-to-mouth cravings (your quit kit). Avoid When others light up, leave. Don’t return until they are done. Remember You are a nonsmoker, practice turning down an offer of a cigarette. “No thanks, I’ve stopped smoking” usually works. More for you – How to quit Coping with alcohol Coping with stress Quit Kit: Try - Snacks – licorice, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can calm feelings of hunger and offer a low-calorie snack. Activities – deep breathing (Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. Count to four with each inhale and exhale. Repeat for 5- minutes.), word puzzles or a stress ball can provide distraction during cravings too! Cravings – keeping toothpicks or cinnamon sticks in your mouth can provide hand-to-mouth craving relief. Chew or hold these in your mouth when you feel a craving. Last updated 7/8/2019 2:58 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/StayQuit/OtherSmokers"},{title:"Slips - NY SmokeFree",text:" Slips & RelapseDon't give up, keep trying Slip Slips occur when you have one cigarette or “small” amounts of smoking, during your quit process. Slips are often part of the quit process. If you slip, it’s OK. Remember, you can do this. Like mistakes, slips can be learning tools. You can turn a slip into something positive. VS. Relapse The longer you delay addressing a slip the more likely it will become a relapse. A relapse occurs when you gone back to smoking close to the amount you were smoking before you quit. What was working for you to stay smoke–free? What caused you to slip? What can you do differently? Stop–smoking medications These can really help to take the edge off – be sure you are using them correctly and are using enough. More about medications Plan for triggers and cravings Old routines can trigger cravings. Change your daily routines and try to head off triggers. Avoid alcohol Cut back or avoid alcohol, at least until you become a confident nonsmoker. Why? Alcohol can make you more prone to go back to smoking. Reasons to quit Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to quit in the first place and all the benefits that come with it. Reward yourself Quitting smoking is hard – remember to reward yourself. You deserve it! Don’t be so hard on yourself! The most important thing is to learn from your experience – get back on track, and keep trying. More for you – Stop-smoking medications Wellness while quitting Why do I smoke? Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Slips & RelapseDon't give up, keep trying Slip Slips occur when you have one cigarette or “small” amounts of smoking, during your quit process. Slips are often part of the quit process. If you slip, it’s OK. Remember, you can do this. Like mistakes, slips can be learning tools. You can turn a slip into something positive. VS. Relapse The longer you delay addressing a slip the more likely it will become a relapse. A relapse occurs when you gone back to smoking close to the amount you were smoking before you quit. What was working for you to stay smoke–free? What caused you to slip? What can you do differently? Stop–smoking medications These can really help to take the edge off – be sure you are using them correctly and are using enough. More about medications Plan for triggers and cravings Old routines can trigger cravings. Change your daily routines and try to head off triggers. Avoid alcohol Cut back or avoid alcohol, at least until you become a confident nonsmoker. Why? Alcohol can make you more prone to go back to smoking. Reasons to quit Don’t lose sight of why you wanted to quit in the first place and all the benefits that come with it. Reward yourself Quitting smoking is hard – remember to reward yourself. You deserve it! Don’t be so hard on yourself! The most important thing is to learn from your experience – get back on track, and keep trying. More for you – Stop-smoking medications Wellness while quitting Why do I smoke? Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/StayQuit/Slips"},{title:"Stress - NY SmokeFree",text:" Managing StressSmoking isn’t helping Smoking seems like a way to deal with stress, but in reality, smoking can actually cause or make stress worse. Do you tend to feel normal when you smoke, but between cigarettes become anxious? That’s because smoking causes temporary relief from withdrawal symptoms like stress and anxiety. You can deal with stress without reaching for a cigarette. Try to – Deep breathe Breathe in and out 10 times. Tried and true, this has a physical and mental calming effect. Do things you enjoy Hobbies, books, seeing friends… Talk it out Talk to someone you trust. Sharing and getting support helps you to feel “lighter.” Eat well and rest In addition to the physical benefits, taking care of yourself also gives you a feeling of well-being, helping you to better cope with stress. Get active Even a little activity can help. Find something you can handle and enjoy – and when you are ready, expand your activity. Talk to your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise or activity. Your healthcare plan may also have health benefits; look into wellness benefits for your plan. More for you – Being active Being around other smokers Coping with alcohol Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Managing StressSmoking isn’t helping Smoking seems like a way to deal with stress, but in reality, smoking can actually cause or make stress worse. Do you tend to feel normal when you smoke, but between cigarettes become anxious? That’s because smoking causes temporary relief from withdrawal symptoms like stress and anxiety. You can deal with stress without reaching for a cigarette. Try to – Deep breathe Breathe in and out 10 times. Tried and true, this has a physical and mental calming effect. Do things you enjoy Hobbies, books, seeing friends… Talk it out Talk to someone you trust. Sharing and getting support helps you to feel “lighter.” Eat well and rest In addition to the physical benefits, taking care of yourself also gives you a feeling of well-being, helping you to better cope with stress. Get active Even a little activity can help. Find something you can handle and enjoy – and when you are ready, expand your activity. Talk to your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise or activity. Your healthcare plan may also have health benefits; look into wellness benefits for your plan. More for you – Being active Being around other smokers Coping with alcohol Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/StayQuit/Stress"},{title:"Triggers - NY SmokeFree",text:" Triggers Tracking and overcoming triggers Triggers - what makes you smoke?Triggers are what make you want to smoke. Many things can trigger a craving to smoke. Smoking is paired with many daily activities and emotions. Try keeping track of your triggers. Take note of what you are doing and feeling when a craving strikes. Once you know your triggers, you can make changes that will help you disrupt or avoid that trigger. Ten common triggers and tips for avoiding them Being around other smokers Ask your smoking family and friends not to smoke around you. Do something else when others light up or avoid events where there will be smoking. Learn more Stress Focus on your breathing. Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. Count to four with each inhale and exhale. Repeat for 5-minutes. Reach out to people who support you, do something physical like walking or biking, play a game. Learn more Drinking coffee Drink your coffee in a different space or at a different time. Change to tea or another drink for a while. Stand up when you drink coffee instead of sitting. Change up your routine. Driving Try resting toothpicks or cinnamon sticks in your mouth. Chew carrot sticks. Sing along to music in the car. Getting up in the morning Break your routine – try hopping right in the shower, stretch, drink water, use your stop–smoking medications. Going on break Break the routine – change the time, do not go out with the smoker, and reach out to a friend. Relaxing Change the place or chair you usually use for relaxing, have a healthy drink, listen to music, or think of your breath. Finishing a meal Get right up from the table, brush your teeth, step outside, or play a game. Using your phone Connect with a friend who supports your quit or play a game. Try less screen time. Drinking alcohol Give yourself time – try to avoid events with alcohol for a while. Cut back or choose nonalcoholic drinks until you become a confident nonsmoker. Learn more Still feeling cravings? Remember that each moment away from your last cigarette makes you stronger. Remember your reasons to quit. Talk with your healthcare provider about stop-smoking medications. More for you – Managing alcohol use Being around other smokers Coping with stress Last updated 11/20/2019 2:56 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Triggers Tracking and overcoming triggers Triggers - what makes you smoke?Triggers are what make you want to smoke. Many things can trigger a craving to smoke. Smoking is paired with many daily activities and emotions. Try keeping track of your triggers. Take note of what you are doing and feeling when a craving strikes. Once you know your triggers, you can make changes that will help you disrupt or avoid that trigger. Ten common triggers and tips for avoiding them Being around other smokers Ask your smoking family and friends not to smoke around you. Do something else when others light up or avoid events where there will be smoking. Learn more Stress Focus on your breathing. Breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth. Count to four with each inhale and exhale. Repeat for 5-minutes. Reach out to people who support you, do something physical like walking or biking, play a game. Learn more Drinking coffee Drink your coffee in a different space or at a different time. Change to tea or another drink for a while. Stand up when you drink coffee instead of sitting. Change up your routine. Driving Try resting toothpicks or cinnamon sticks in your mouth. Chew carrot sticks. Sing along to music in the car. Getting up in the morning Break your routine – try hopping right in the shower, stretch, drink water, use your stop–smoking medications. Going on break Break the routine – change the time, do not go out with the smoker, and reach out to a friend. Relaxing Change the place or chair you usually use for relaxing, have a healthy drink, listen to music, or think of your breath. Finishing a meal Get right up from the table, brush your teeth, step outside, or play a game. Using your phone Connect with a friend who supports your quit or play a game. Try less screen time. Drinking alcohol Give yourself time – try to avoid events with alcohol for a while. Cut back or choose nonalcoholic drinks until you become a confident nonsmoker. Learn more Still feeling cravings? Remember that each moment away from your last cigarette makes you stronger. Remember your reasons to quit. Talk with your healthcare provider about stop-smoking medications. More for you – Managing alcohol use Being around other smokers Coping with stress Last updated 11/20/2019 2:56 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/StayQuit/Triggers"},{title:"E-Cigarettes - NY SmokeFree",text:" VAPING & E-CIGARETTES The latest news, information, and resources. For help For help with nicotine addiction call the New York State Smokers' Quitline, 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487), or – Request a call If you are concerned at all with your vaping device or products or just want more information, contact vaping.inquiries@health.ny.gov. Learn more Anyone experiencing symptoms who uses vape products should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Healthcare providers should report possible cases to the local poison control center (1-800-222-1222). Teens and young adults vaping Text “DropTheVape” to 88709. This innovative, free text message program was created with input from teens, college students, and young adults who have attempted to, or successfully, quit vaping. Learn more Help for parents Parents can text “QUIT” to 202-899-7550 to receive daily advice to help youth quit.Learn more Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Learn more How to talk with your children about e-cigarettes. Learn more More about vaping and e-cigarettes Are e-cigarettes safer than smoking? E-cigarettes are not regulated – the amount of nicotine in each product varies. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing has shown that nicotine amounts do not always match the labeling. It is still unknown if e-cigarettes are safe. Levels of carcinogens and toxicants are lower in e-cigarettes than in traditional cigarettes. Further research is needed to determine health-related effects. Will they help me quit? If you’re looking to quit smoking, we suggest U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) – patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, and inhalers, or non-nicotine medications like varenicline (Chantix®) or Bupropion (Zyban). These medications, combined with individual or group counseling, have been shown to be the most successful ways to quit. There are not enough study results or industry regulations for safe e-cigarette use and the evidence is mixed on using e-cigarettes for quitting! It’s important that you talk with a healthcare provider when considering alternatives to smoking. For help with nicotine addiction Call the New York State Smokers' Quitline, 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487), or request to be called here. More for you – Light smoking Stop–smoking medications Nicotine facts Last updated 4/27/2020 7:57 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" VAPING & E-CIGARETTES The latest news, information, and resources. For help For help with nicotine addiction call the New York State Smokers' Quitline, 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487), or – Request a call If you are concerned at all with your vaping device or products or just want more information, contact vaping.inquiries@health.ny.gov. Learn more Anyone experiencing symptoms who uses vape products should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Healthcare providers should report possible cases to the local poison control center (1-800-222-1222). Teens and young adults vaping Text “DropTheVape” to 88709. This innovative, free text message program was created with input from teens, college students, and young adults who have attempted to, or successfully, quit vaping. Learn more Help for parents Parents can text “QUIT” to 202-899-7550 to receive daily advice to help youth quit.Learn more Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults Learn more How to talk with your children about e-cigarettes. Learn more More about vaping and e-cigarettes Are e-cigarettes safer than smoking? E-cigarettes are not regulated – the amount of nicotine in each product varies. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing has shown that nicotine amounts do not always match the labeling. It is still unknown if e-cigarettes are safe. Levels of carcinogens and toxicants are lower in e-cigarettes than in traditional cigarettes. Further research is needed to determine health-related effects. Will they help me quit? If you’re looking to quit smoking, we suggest U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) – patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, and inhalers, or non-nicotine medications like varenicline (Chantix®) or Bupropion (Zyban). These medications, combined with individual or group counseling, have been shown to be the most successful ways to quit. There are not enough study results or industry regulations for safe e-cigarette use and the evidence is mixed on using e-cigarettes for quitting! It’s important that you talk with a healthcare provider when considering alternatives to smoking. For help with nicotine addiction Call the New York State Smokers' Quitline, 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487), or request to be called here. More for you – Light smoking Stop–smoking medications Nicotine facts Last updated 4/27/2020 7:57 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/AboutECigarettes"},{title:"Cigarette Filters - NY SmokeFree",text:" Cigarette filtersThe truth may surprise you Does the filter on your cigarette really make it safer? Many people mistakenly believe smoking filtered cigarettes are safer than smoking non-filtered cigarettes. Filtered cigarettes are no safer than non-filtered. Filters do not protect you from bad chemicals and, in some ways, they may be more dangerous than non-filtered cigarettes. Why don’t filters work? Filters do not block all the bad chemicals in smoke, and filtered smoke feels milder on the throat, making it easier to take bigger and deeper puffs. Filters only help block the largest tar particles, letting through smaller bits of tar that can travel deeper into your lungs. The inside of the filter is painted white to appear clean. Each individual filter is made of thousands of tiny fibers. During smoking, these fibers can come off into your mouth and be inhaled into your lungs. Charcoal filters are no better. If you smoke a cigarette with a charcoal filter, not only can you get fibers in your body, you can also get tiny bits of charcoal. More for you – Nicotine facts About e-cigarettes What’s in a cigarette? Last updated 9/24/2018 5:41 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Cigarette filtersThe truth may surprise you Does the filter on your cigarette really make it safer? Many people mistakenly believe smoking filtered cigarettes are safer than smoking non-filtered cigarettes. Filtered cigarettes are no safer than non-filtered. Filters do not protect you from bad chemicals and, in some ways, they may be more dangerous than non-filtered cigarettes. Why don’t filters work? Filters do not block all the bad chemicals in smoke, and filtered smoke feels milder on the throat, making it easier to take bigger and deeper puffs. Filters only help block the largest tar particles, letting through smaller bits of tar that can travel deeper into your lungs. The inside of the filter is painted white to appear clean. Each individual filter is made of thousands of tiny fibers. During smoking, these fibers can come off into your mouth and be inhaled into your lungs. Charcoal filters are no better. If you smoke a cigarette with a charcoal filter, not only can you get fibers in your body, you can also get tiny bits of charcoal. More for you – Nicotine facts About e-cigarettes What’s in a cigarette? Last updated 9/24/2018 5:41 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/Filters"},{title:"Light Smoking - NY SmokeFree",text:" Light SmokingAny amount is too much “ I only smoke when I’m out with my friends. “ I only smoke once in a while to calm me down. “ I don’t buy cigarettes because I really don’t smoke. As daily smoking declines, light and occasional smoking has increased. This may be due to the belief that light smoking is “safer,” when, in fact, occasional or light smoking still carries some of the same health risks as regular smoking. ...Nine to 12 times higher the risk of early death than a nonsmoker. Whether you are a light or heavy smoker, you are repeatedly exposed to harmful disease-causing chemicals. Smoking just one to 10 cigarettes daily can increase your risk of premature death. That’s as much as nine to 12 times higher than a nonsmoker. So if you are a light or occasional smoker, consider to quitting. More for you – About nicotine Stop–smoking medications About e-cigarettes Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Light SmokingAny amount is too much “ I only smoke when I’m out with my friends. “ I only smoke once in a while to calm me down. “ I don’t buy cigarettes because I really don’t smoke. As daily smoking declines, light and occasional smoking has increased. This may be due to the belief that light smoking is “safer,” when, in fact, occasional or light smoking still carries some of the same health risks as regular smoking. ...Nine to 12 times higher the risk of early death than a nonsmoker. Whether you are a light or heavy smoker, you are repeatedly exposed to harmful disease-causing chemicals. Smoking just one to 10 cigarettes daily can increase your risk of premature death. That’s as much as nine to 12 times higher than a nonsmoker. So if you are a light or occasional smoker, consider to quitting. More for you – About nicotine Stop–smoking medications About e-cigarettes Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/LightSmoking"},{title:"Lung Cancer Screening - NY SmokeFree",text:" Lung Cancer Screening Early detection saves lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual lung cancer screening or Spiral CT Scanning for lung cancer for those at high risk. Should I get screened? If you are a current or former heavy smoker around the age of 55 or older, and have smoked a pack a day for at least 30 years (or two packs a day for 15 years), you may be a candidate for an annual Spiral CT Scan. What is a Spiral CT scan? The scan is a low dose of radiation, similar to what you might be exposed to from a chest x-ray. The CT scan takes a 360-degree picture of the inside of the lungs while you hold your breath for 10 seconds. What you should know: Like all screening tests, there are pros and cons to consider. Pro: Lung cancer screening can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer by catching and treating it early. Con: There is a chance of a “false alarm.” This means the result looks like a dangerous cancer but is not, and this leads to more tests that are not needed. Talk with your healthcare provider Your healthcare provider will answer any questions you may have concerning the low-dose CT scan, and whether it’s right for you. Old News Worth Repeating… Smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer and is linked to 90% of lung cancers. Quitting smoking remains the single best way to reduce your risk of lung cancer. If you smoke, quit. Download the brochure More for you – Chronic conditions and quitting Talking to your doctor Stop–smoking medications Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Lung Cancer Screening Early detection saves lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual lung cancer screening or Spiral CT Scanning for lung cancer for those at high risk. Should I get screened? If you are a current or former heavy smoker around the age of 55 or older, and have smoked a pack a day for at least 30 years (or two packs a day for 15 years), you may be a candidate for an annual Spiral CT Scan. What is a Spiral CT scan? The scan is a low dose of radiation, similar to what you might be exposed to from a chest x-ray. The CT scan takes a 360-degree picture of the inside of the lungs while you hold your breath for 10 seconds. What you should know: Like all screening tests, there are pros and cons to consider. Pro: Lung cancer screening can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer by catching and treating it early. Con: There is a chance of a “false alarm.” This means the result looks like a dangerous cancer but is not, and this leads to more tests that are not needed. Talk with your healthcare provider Your healthcare provider will answer any questions you may have concerning the low-dose CT scan, and whether it’s right for you. Old News Worth Repeating… Smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer and is linked to 90% of lung cancers. Quitting smoking remains the single best way to reduce your risk of lung cancer. If you smoke, quit. Download the brochure More for you – Chronic conditions and quitting Talking to your doctor Stop–smoking medications Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/LungCancerScreening"},{title:"Nicotine Facts - NY SmokeFree",text:" NicotineIs it safe? Q&A You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Why you don’t need to be afraid of nicotine medication like the patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler; why nicotine is in cigarettes and what it does; and more. Does nicotine cause cancer? No, it is not the nicotine in cigarette smoke that causes cancer – tar in cigarette smoke causes cancer. Nicotine is an addictive drug that keeps you smoking, but it is the other harmful chemicals in cigarettes that make smoking so dangerous. Does nicotine cause cancer? No, it is not the nicotine in cigarette smoke that causes cancer – tar in cigarette smoke causes cancer. Nicotine is an addictive drug that keeps you smoking, but it is the other harmful chemicals in cigarettes that make smoking so dangerous. Why don’t the cigarette companies just take nicotine and tar out of the tobacco? Cigarettes wouldn’t be addictive without nicotine, you’d stop smoking, and they wouldn’t get your money! Tar provides most of the flavor for your cigarette. Less tar, less flavor. Isn’t it better to switch to low-tar, low-nicotine cigarettes? No. Even though it may feel better on your chest, chances are you will puff harder and smoke more of each cigarette to get the nicotine. I have a hard time quitting smoking. Is there a safer way to get nicotine? Yes. You can get clean nicotine in a nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler; these products don’t have tar. Won’t I get hooked on nicotine in nicotine medications like the patch? Most people find it easy to get off nicotine medicines after a few months. Products like the nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler deliver nicotine slowly. Nicotine gets absorbed through the skin or through the lining of the nose or mouth. Won’t I get hooked on nicotine in nicotine medications like the patch? Most people find it easy to get off nicotine medicines after a few months. Products like the nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler deliver nicotine slowly. Nicotine gets absorbed through the skin or through the lining of the nose or mouth. Does nicotine replacement really work, or is it just another way to get money out of smokers? Nothing will work unless you want it to. Nicotine medications can help by dulling your cravings for a cigarette and are proven to increase your chances of quitting. Do you have more questions about nicotine? Tell us about it. More for you – What’s in a cigarette? Do I qualify for free medications? About e-cigarettes Last updated 10/11/2018 9:32 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" NicotineIs it safe? Q&A You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Why you don’t need to be afraid of nicotine medication like the patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler; why nicotine is in cigarettes and what it does; and more. Does nicotine cause cancer? No, it is not the nicotine in cigarette smoke that causes cancer – tar in cigarette smoke causes cancer. Nicotine is an addictive drug that keeps you smoking, but it is the other harmful chemicals in cigarettes that make smoking so dangerous. Does nicotine cause cancer? No, it is not the nicotine in cigarette smoke that causes cancer – tar in cigarette smoke causes cancer. Nicotine is an addictive drug that keeps you smoking, but it is the other harmful chemicals in cigarettes that make smoking so dangerous. Why don’t the cigarette companies just take nicotine and tar out of the tobacco? Cigarettes wouldn’t be addictive without nicotine, you’d stop smoking, and they wouldn’t get your money! Tar provides most of the flavor for your cigarette. Less tar, less flavor. Isn’t it better to switch to low-tar, low-nicotine cigarettes? No. Even though it may feel better on your chest, chances are you will puff harder and smoke more of each cigarette to get the nicotine. I have a hard time quitting smoking. Is there a safer way to get nicotine? Yes. You can get clean nicotine in a nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler; these products don’t have tar. Won’t I get hooked on nicotine in nicotine medications like the patch? Most people find it easy to get off nicotine medicines after a few months. Products like the nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler deliver nicotine slowly. Nicotine gets absorbed through the skin or through the lining of the nose or mouth. Won’t I get hooked on nicotine in nicotine medications like the patch? Most people find it easy to get off nicotine medicines after a few months. Products like the nicotine patch, gum, nasal spray, lozenge, or inhaler deliver nicotine slowly. Nicotine gets absorbed through the skin or through the lining of the nose or mouth. Does nicotine replacement really work, or is it just another way to get money out of smokers? Nothing will work unless you want it to. Nicotine medications can help by dulling your cravings for a cigarette and are proven to increase your chances of quitting. Do you have more questions about nicotine? Tell us about it. More for you – What’s in a cigarette? Do I qualify for free medications? About e-cigarettes Last updated 10/11/2018 9:32 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/NicotineFacts"},{title:"Second and Thirdhand smoke - NY SmokeFree",text:" Second and thirdhand smokeWhat it is and what it does What is secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke is exhaled smoke leaving a burning tobacco product such as a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Exposure to secondhand smoke can happen indoors or outdoors, and can linger for several hours. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke are exposed to the very same hazardous chemicals as smokers, and can be in danger even if exposure is limited to short periods of time. This is especially true in confined spaces such as homes, vehicles, and congested public spaces. Just like smokers, non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke can be at higher risk for conditions like lung cancer, heart disease, premature death, and breathing problems such as asthma and emphysema or COPD. Infants and children exposed to secondhand smoke have increased risk of low birth weight, lung infection, pneumonia, asthma attacks, bronchitis, Sudden Death Syndrome (SIDS), and ear infection. Pets are affected by secondhand smoke too. Pets have an increased risk of respiratory infection, lung inflammation, asthma, and nasal and lung cancers. Keeping tobacco and nicotine products away from children and pets helps to keep them safe from possible ingestion – resulting in potential poisoning. What about thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is the lingering nicotine and chemicals that seeps in to clothing and surfaces like walls, carpets, curtains, bedding, and vehicles. What we know: There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. Thirdhand smoke contains chemicals and toxins. Babies, children, nonsmokers, and pets can be at risk of health problems if they inhale, ingest, or touch thirdhand smoke. Kids and pets are at high risk for thirdhand smoke. Kids and pets tend to spend the most time in our homes – close to carpets, drapes, and materials that have absorbed thirdhand smoke. The best way to protect nonsmokers from secondhand and thirdhand smoke is to create smoke-free environments – including homes, vehicles, and public places. More for you – Thinking about quitting Why you smoke How to quit Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Second and thirdhand smokeWhat it is and what it does What is secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke is exhaled smoke leaving a burning tobacco product such as a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Exposure to secondhand smoke can happen indoors or outdoors, and can linger for several hours. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke are exposed to the very same hazardous chemicals as smokers, and can be in danger even if exposure is limited to short periods of time. This is especially true in confined spaces such as homes, vehicles, and congested public spaces. Just like smokers, non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke can be at higher risk for conditions like lung cancer, heart disease, premature death, and breathing problems such as asthma and emphysema or COPD. Infants and children exposed to secondhand smoke have increased risk of low birth weight, lung infection, pneumonia, asthma attacks, bronchitis, Sudden Death Syndrome (SIDS), and ear infection. Pets are affected by secondhand smoke too. Pets have an increased risk of respiratory infection, lung inflammation, asthma, and nasal and lung cancers. Keeping tobacco and nicotine products away from children and pets helps to keep them safe from possible ingestion – resulting in potential poisoning. What about thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is the lingering nicotine and chemicals that seeps in to clothing and surfaces like walls, carpets, curtains, bedding, and vehicles. What we know: There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. Thirdhand smoke contains chemicals and toxins. Babies, children, nonsmokers, and pets can be at risk of health problems if they inhale, ingest, or touch thirdhand smoke. Kids and pets are at high risk for thirdhand smoke. Kids and pets tend to spend the most time in our homes – close to carpets, drapes, and materials that have absorbed thirdhand smoke. The best way to protect nonsmokers from secondhand and thirdhand smoke is to create smoke-free environments – including homes, vehicles, and public places. More for you – Thinking about quitting Why you smoke How to quit Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/SecondhandSmoke"},{title:"Cigarette Ingredients - NY SmokeFree",text:" Cigarette ingredientsNo one is safer than the other Designed to addict. You’d be surprised to find out what’s in your cigarette – chemicals like methanol (main ingredient in rocket fuel), ammonia (household cleaner), formaldehyde (embalming fluid), arsenic (rat poison), cadmium (found in batteries), and many other toxic chemicals. Tobacco is the only legal consumer product that is lethl when used exactly as the manufacturer intends. There are more than 7,000 harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke, with more than 70 of these chemicals known to cause cancer. In fact, a pack-a-day smoker consumes about 75,000 doses of these chemicals in a single year. What happens when you light a cigarette? Thousands of chemicals like methanol, ammonia, formaldehyde, arsenic, cadmium, and many other toxic chemicals are inhaled into your lungs and released into the air around you. This mixture of dangerous chemicals can damage every organ in your body and cause cancer, heart disease, lung diseases, and circulatory diseases. More for you – Nicotine facts The truth about filters About e-cigarettes Last updated 2/13/2019 8:23 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Cigarette ingredientsNo one is safer than the other Designed to addict. You’d be surprised to find out what’s in your cigarette – chemicals like methanol (main ingredient in rocket fuel), ammonia (household cleaner), formaldehyde (embalming fluid), arsenic (rat poison), cadmium (found in batteries), and many other toxic chemicals. Tobacco is the only legal consumer product that is lethl when used exactly as the manufacturer intends. There are more than 7,000 harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke, with more than 70 of these chemicals known to cause cancer. In fact, a pack-a-day smoker consumes about 75,000 doses of these chemicals in a single year. What happens when you light a cigarette? Thousands of chemicals like methanol, ammonia, formaldehyde, arsenic, cadmium, and many other toxic chemicals are inhaled into your lungs and released into the air around you. This mixture of dangerous chemicals can damage every organ in your body and cause cancer, heart disease, lung diseases, and circulatory diseases. More for you – Nicotine facts The truth about filters About e-cigarettes Last updated 2/13/2019 8:23 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/WhatsInCigarette"},{title:"Why do I Smoke? - NY SmokeFree",text:" Why do I Smoke? Cigarettes – designed to addict Have you smoked for years? Have you tried to quit once, twice, or more times than you can remember? You’re not alone. Quitting smoking is hard to do, and here’s why – Each puff Every puff from a single cigarette delivers nicotine to your lungs, where it’s quickly absorbed. False feelings Within seconds, nicotine travels to the brain – where it triggers a temporary improvement mood. Temporary relief This feeling doesn’t last long; you’ll want more nicotine in just 20 minutes! Stress The longer you go without, the stronger the urge and the more stressful it seems. The cycle continues – Addiction A puff on a cigarette delivers nicotine to your brain, and you feel better again. That relaxing feeling you get from smoking is really just relief of withdrawal from nicotine. More for you – How to quit Managing stress Slips-ups and relapse Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Why do I Smoke? Cigarettes – designed to addict Have you smoked for years? Have you tried to quit once, twice, or more times than you can remember? You’re not alone. Quitting smoking is hard to do, and here’s why – Each puff Every puff from a single cigarette delivers nicotine to your lungs, where it’s quickly absorbed. False feelings Within seconds, nicotine travels to the brain – where it triggers a temporary improvement mood. Temporary relief This feeling doesn’t last long; you’ll want more nicotine in just 20 minutes! Stress The longer you go without, the stronger the urge and the more stressful it seems. The cycle continues – Addiction A puff on a cigarette delivers nicotine to your brain, and you feel better again. That relaxing feeling you get from smoking is really just relief of withdrawal from nicotine. More for you – How to quit Managing stress Slips-ups and relapse Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/FactsAndFAQs/WhyYouSmoke"},{title:"Chronic Conditions - NY SmokeFree",text:" Chronic Conditions Progress, not regress Smoking and chronic, or long-lasting, diseases can often go hand-in-hand. The good news is, quitting smoking helps. Here are some things to keep in mind: See improvement Your body begins healing soon after you quit, and will continue to heal the longer you’re smoke–free. Quitting smoking can mean improving treatment, managing your condition better, and stopping symptoms. Your first defense If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition and are currently taking medications to manage your condition, remember to talk with your healthcare provider before quitting smoking. Why? When you quit, changes to nicotine levels in the body may impact the effectiveness of medications. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you quit smoking safely and effectively. It is never too late No matter how long you've smoked, quitting can help improve your health. Quitting smoking can help you better manage your chronic condition... Asthma – after you quit smoking, the benefits start right away. No matter how long you have smoked, your health can improve. In fact, in just two to three months after stopping smoking, your lung function improves. This means a lower risk of an asthma attack and less breathlessness and coughing – making daily tasks a little easier. Breathe easier within days after quitting smoking. Continued smoking can worsen asthma symptoms... Why? Irritation Tobacco smoke can irritate your airways, making asthma worse and harder to control, and increasing the risk of an attack. Medication effectiveness Smoking can undo the effectiveness of your asthma medication. Children with asthma Smoking around children with asthma can trigger an asthma attack. Cancer – quitting smoking makes a difference. When you quit smoking, you are more likely to live longer after your treatment, cancer can respond better to treatment, wounds heal better, and nicotine in your body is cleared. This is important because nicotine can actually speed up the growth of cancer. Quitting smoking can also mean improved lung health, appetite, sleep, and energy level. If you have cancer, quitting smoking is part of your treatment – just like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Smoking when you have cancer can weaken wound healing after surgery. Smoking can also increase the risk of: complication and infection from surgery, complication and infection from surgery, getting another form of cancer, and cancer returning following treatment. Smoking can also increase the growth of cancer and decrease the effectiveness of your chemotherapy. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is also called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. COPD is caused by continued, long-term exposure to irritants – most commonly tobacco smoke. Symptoms of COPD can include chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, and an increase in the production of mucus. After you quit smoking – the benefits are big You are more likely to live longer after your treatment The single most important thing you can do to slow down the progression of COPD is to quit smoking No matter how long you have smoked, your health can get better when you quit After just one to nine months of quitting smoking, your coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease The trouble with continuing to smoke... 10x When you smoke, you can be 10 times more likely to die prematurely from COPD than someone who does not smoke. 80-90% Of those who die from COPD-related deaths, as high as 80% to 90% are smokers. Diabetes – no matter how long you have smoked, your health can get better when you quit. After you quit - the benefits of quitting are big Better blood sugar control Improved action of insulin Better circulation Less risk of having diabetic nerve and kidney problems Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Smoking does impact your diabetes Tobacco has many health effects, especially for people with diabetes. Did you know the risk of getting diabetes is higher for smokers? That's because smoking doubles the damage from diabetes by damaging the arteries. Diabetic smokers are more likely to get nerve damage and kidney disease, and three times more likely to die of heart disease. Smoking can also raise your blood sugar level and weaken the impact of insulin – making it harder to control diabetes. 2x Smoking can double the damage from diabetes 3x Diabetic smokers are three times more likely to die of heart disease. Heart disease – quitting smoking helps to prevent and treat heart disease. Show your heart some love – stopping smoking makes a difference... No matter how long you have smoked, your health can get better More oxygen in your blood and for your heart Blood pressure and heart rate drops Less risk for a heart attack You will likely live longer How does smoking impact heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Heart disease includes coronary heart disease, heart attack, and heart failure. Smoking allows less oxygen to the heart; increases blood pressure and heart rate; increases blood clotting; promotes plaque buildup in the arteries; damages artery cells and other blood vessels; and restricts blood flow to the heart and other organs – greatly increasing the risk of heart attack. Asthma Cancer Emphysema (COPD) Diabetes Heart Disease More for you – Talking to your doctor Lung cancer screening Coping with stress Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Chronic Conditions Progress, not regress Smoking and chronic, or long-lasting, diseases can often go hand-in-hand. The good news is, quitting smoking helps. Here are some things to keep in mind: See improvement Your body begins healing soon after you quit, and will continue to heal the longer you’re smoke–free. Quitting smoking can mean improving treatment, managing your condition better, and stopping symptoms. Your first defense If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition and are currently taking medications to manage your condition, remember to talk with your healthcare provider before quitting smoking. Why? When you quit, changes to nicotine levels in the body may impact the effectiveness of medications. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you quit smoking safely and effectively. It is never too late No matter how long you've smoked, quitting can help improve your health. Quitting smoking can help you better manage your chronic condition... Asthma – after you quit smoking, the benefits start right away. No matter how long you have smoked, your health can improve. In fact, in just two to three months after stopping smoking, your lung function improves. This means a lower risk of an asthma attack and less breathlessness and coughing – making daily tasks a little easier. Breathe easier within days after quitting smoking. Continued smoking can worsen asthma symptoms... Why? Irritation Tobacco smoke can irritate your airways, making asthma worse and harder to control, and increasing the risk of an attack. Medication effectiveness Smoking can undo the effectiveness of your asthma medication. Children with asthma Smoking around children with asthma can trigger an asthma attack. Cancer – quitting smoking makes a difference. When you quit smoking, you are more likely to live longer after your treatment, cancer can respond better to treatment, wounds heal better, and nicotine in your body is cleared. This is important because nicotine can actually speed up the growth of cancer. Quitting smoking can also mean improved lung health, appetite, sleep, and energy level. If you have cancer, quitting smoking is part of your treatment – just like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Smoking when you have cancer can weaken wound healing after surgery. Smoking can also increase the risk of: complication and infection from surgery, complication and infection from surgery, getting another form of cancer, and cancer returning following treatment. Smoking can also increase the growth of cancer and decrease the effectiveness of your chemotherapy. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is also called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. COPD is caused by continued, long-term exposure to irritants – most commonly tobacco smoke. Symptoms of COPD can include chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, and an increase in the production of mucus. After you quit smoking – the benefits are big You are more likely to live longer after your treatment The single most important thing you can do to slow down the progression of COPD is to quit smoking No matter how long you have smoked, your health can get better when you quit After just one to nine months of quitting smoking, your coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease The trouble with continuing to smoke... 10x When you smoke, you can be 10 times more likely to die prematurely from COPD than someone who does not smoke. 80-90% Of those who die from COPD-related deaths, as high as 80% to 90% are smokers. Diabetes – no matter how long you have smoked, your health can get better when you quit. After you quit - the benefits of quitting are big Better blood sugar control Improved action of insulin Better circulation Less risk of having diabetic nerve and kidney problems Lower blood pressure and cholesterol Smoking does impact your diabetes Tobacco has many health effects, especially for people with diabetes. Did you know the risk of getting diabetes is higher for smokers? That's because smoking doubles the damage from diabetes by damaging the arteries. Diabetic smokers are more likely to get nerve damage and kidney disease, and three times more likely to die of heart disease. Smoking can also raise your blood sugar level and weaken the impact of insulin – making it harder to control diabetes. 2x Smoking can double the damage from diabetes 3x Diabetic smokers are three times more likely to die of heart disease. Heart disease – quitting smoking helps to prevent and treat heart disease. Show your heart some love – stopping smoking makes a difference... No matter how long you have smoked, your health can get better More oxygen in your blood and for your heart Blood pressure and heart rate drops Less risk for a heart attack You will likely live longer How does smoking impact heart disease? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Heart disease includes coronary heart disease, heart attack, and heart failure. Smoking allows less oxygen to the heart; increases blood pressure and heart rate; increases blood clotting; promotes plaque buildup in the arteries; damages artery cells and other blood vessels; and restricts blood flow to the heart and other organs – greatly increasing the risk of heart attack. Asthma Cancer Emphysema (COPD) Diabetes Heart Disease More for you – Talking to your doctor Lung cancer screening Coping with stress Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/ChronicConditions"},{title:"How To Quit - NY SmokeFree",text:" How to QuitPractice makes perfect What will it take for me to quit smoking? Most smokers try to quit many times and try many different ways before they quit smoking successfully. Chances are you have tried to quit before and you know it can be hard to stay motivated. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all way to quit. Find what’s right for you. Here are some tips to help… Know Know your reasons for wanting to quit and think back to them when the going gets tough. Prepare Preparing and thinking ahead will build your confidence and help manage your triggers. Understand Understand that quitting is a process, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip – just get right back on track. Getting started – Medications Planning Support Your Quit Date Practice Triggers & Urges Frame of mind Quit Kit Slips & Relapse Consider medications Medications can boost your chances of quitting successfully. There are several types of medications that, when used correctly, can help curb nicotine cravings during your quit. Combination nicotine replacement therapy, or combination therapy, combines the patch and gum or lozenge for long and short-acting relief from cigarette cravings. This can be especially helpful for heavy smokers (20 or more cigarettes per day). Learn more Tried medications before? Talk with your healthcare provider to be sure you have the right dosage, duration of use, and medication type for you. Try to plan ahead Schedule an appointment with your health care provider. Get rid of items that remind you of smoking or trigger a craving – cigarette packs, ashtrays, and lighters. Change up things in your home where you would usually smoke. Move your favorite chair, talk on the phone in a different space, and change up your after-meal routine. Plan ahead for dangerous situations like work-time smoke breaks, social events, and stressful situations. Try saying, “No thanks, I quit.” What situations might be hardest or easiest for you? Try to have some strategies ready: excuse yourself when others light up or just avoid these situations, at least until you are a confident nonsmoker. Learn more Try lining up your support Tell your healthcare provider about your desire to quit and ask for support with stop-smoking medications (like nicotine replacement or Chantix) to help stop cravings and relieve withdrawal symptoms. Your health provider can prescribe the best medications to meet your needs. Find those family members and friends who will support your quit efforts. Ask them to be there when you need someone to talk to or help you through a tough situation that might bring you back to smoking. Talk with a Quit Coach now or request to be called for a plan to quit and strategies to stay quit. Ask others not to smoke around you and not to smoke in your living space and car. To keep your hands and mouth busy… Stock up on stir sticks, cinnamon sticks, or straws to hold and chew. Low-calorie mints or candies can help as well. Consider choosing a quit date When you are ready, try to choose a quit date within the next two weeks, This will give you time to prepare. Write down your quit date or set it in your calendar to help strengthen your commitment to quit. Know your reasons to quit. This will help to keep you motivated. Ask yourself, “Do I want to quit to…” improve my health be around for my family members and loved-ones stop wasting money look, feel and smell better? Carry your reason with you or a picture of those you are quitting for to keep you going during tough times. Practice makes perfect – now is the time to practice Practice mini-quits – rehearsals help you build confidence and skills before your quit date. Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke per day gradually. Cut out the easiest cigarettes first, then move to the ones that are harder to let go of in your daily routine. Try quitting for a half a day, then a day, then two days. For each practice, think about what you learned, what worked, what didn’t work, and what you can do differently. Managing your triggers and urges There are two types of triggers: habit and emotional. These may include daily routines, events, activities, or feelings. To learn what your triggers are, try tracking when you smoke and how you feel when you do. Do you smoke when you feel stress or excitement? When you drink alcohol or coffee? Once you know your triggers, you can plan ways to manage them. Change some of the ways you go about your daily routines – here are some tips to help you manage different triggers. Urges come and go, and typically last five minutes. Hold off smoking during those five minutes, and those urges will go away. Consider how you think about smoking Breaking free from cigarettes can bring on feelings of loss, like losing a “friend.” Working on how you think about smoking can be very helpful. Begin to think of yourself as a nonsmoker, look at other nonsmokers, and picture yourself as one of them. When you begin to have feelings about what you miss about smoking, stop and list all the benefits you are getting by quitting, and remember the reasons you wanted to quit in the first place. How will you build your quit kit? Be prepared for cravings with your quit kit. Start by trying any of the following, and find what works for you. Snacks – licorice, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can calm feelings of hunger and offer a low-calorie snack Activities – word puzzles or a stress ball can provide distraction during cravings Cravings – toothpicks or cinnamon sticks can provide craving relief. Chew or hold these in your mouth when you feel a craving. Slip-ups and relapses Slips are part of the process of quitting. A slip can be having a puff or one or two cigarettes after you quit. If you slip up, be easy on yourself. It is a brief setback – get right back on track. A relapse is going back to smoking regularly – this happens when you give in to a slip. Learn more More for you – Stress Being around other smokers What to expect Last updated 8/29/2019 11:07 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" How to QuitPractice makes perfect What will it take for me to quit smoking? Most smokers try to quit many times and try many different ways before they quit smoking successfully. Chances are you have tried to quit before and you know it can be hard to stay motivated. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all way to quit. Find what’s right for you. Here are some tips to help… Know Know your reasons for wanting to quit and think back to them when the going gets tough. Prepare Preparing and thinking ahead will build your confidence and help manage your triggers. Understand Understand that quitting is a process, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip – just get right back on track. Getting started – Medications Planning Support Your Quit Date Practice Triggers & Urges Frame of mind Quit Kit Slips & Relapse Consider medications Medications can boost your chances of quitting successfully. There are several types of medications that, when used correctly, can help curb nicotine cravings during your quit. Combination nicotine replacement therapy, or combination therapy, combines the patch and gum or lozenge for long and short-acting relief from cigarette cravings. This can be especially helpful for heavy smokers (20 or more cigarettes per day). Learn more Tried medications before? Talk with your healthcare provider to be sure you have the right dosage, duration of use, and medication type for you. Try to plan ahead Schedule an appointment with your health care provider. Get rid of items that remind you of smoking or trigger a craving – cigarette packs, ashtrays, and lighters. Change up things in your home where you would usually smoke. Move your favorite chair, talk on the phone in a different space, and change up your after-meal routine. Plan ahead for dangerous situations like work-time smoke breaks, social events, and stressful situations. Try saying, “No thanks, I quit.” What situations might be hardest or easiest for you? Try to have some strategies ready: excuse yourself when others light up or just avoid these situations, at least until you are a confident nonsmoker. Learn more Try lining up your support Tell your healthcare provider about your desire to quit and ask for support with stop-smoking medications (like nicotine replacement or Chantix) to help stop cravings and relieve withdrawal symptoms. Your health provider can prescribe the best medications to meet your needs. Find those family members and friends who will support your quit efforts. Ask them to be there when you need someone to talk to or help you through a tough situation that might bring you back to smoking. Talk with a Quit Coach now or request to be called for a plan to quit and strategies to stay quit. Ask others not to smoke around you and not to smoke in your living space and car. To keep your hands and mouth busy… Stock up on stir sticks, cinnamon sticks, or straws to hold and chew. Low-calorie mints or candies can help as well. Consider choosing a quit date When you are ready, try to choose a quit date within the next two weeks, This will give you time to prepare. Write down your quit date or set it in your calendar to help strengthen your commitment to quit. Know your reasons to quit. This will help to keep you motivated. Ask yourself, “Do I want to quit to…” improve my health be around for my family members and loved-ones stop wasting money look, feel and smell better? Carry your reason with you or a picture of those you are quitting for to keep you going during tough times. Practice makes perfect – now is the time to practice Practice mini-quits – rehearsals help you build confidence and skills before your quit date. Cut down the number of cigarettes you smoke per day gradually. Cut out the easiest cigarettes first, then move to the ones that are harder to let go of in your daily routine. Try quitting for a half a day, then a day, then two days. For each practice, think about what you learned, what worked, what didn’t work, and what you can do differently. Managing your triggers and urges There are two types of triggers: habit and emotional. These may include daily routines, events, activities, or feelings. To learn what your triggers are, try tracking when you smoke and how you feel when you do. Do you smoke when you feel stress or excitement? When you drink alcohol or coffee? Once you know your triggers, you can plan ways to manage them. Change some of the ways you go about your daily routines – here are some tips to help you manage different triggers. Urges come and go, and typically last five minutes. Hold off smoking during those five minutes, and those urges will go away. Consider how you think about smoking Breaking free from cigarettes can bring on feelings of loss, like losing a “friend.” Working on how you think about smoking can be very helpful. Begin to think of yourself as a nonsmoker, look at other nonsmokers, and picture yourself as one of them. When you begin to have feelings about what you miss about smoking, stop and list all the benefits you are getting by quitting, and remember the reasons you wanted to quit in the first place. How will you build your quit kit? Be prepared for cravings with your quit kit. Start by trying any of the following, and find what works for you. Snacks – licorice, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds can calm feelings of hunger and offer a low-calorie snack Activities – word puzzles or a stress ball can provide distraction during cravings Cravings – toothpicks or cinnamon sticks can provide craving relief. Chew or hold these in your mouth when you feel a craving. Slip-ups and relapses Slips are part of the process of quitting. A slip can be having a puff or one or two cigarettes after you quit. If you slip up, be easy on yourself. It is a brief setback – get right back on track. A relapse is going back to smoking regularly – this happens when you give in to a slip. Learn more More for you – Stress Being around other smokers What to expect Last updated 8/29/2019 11:07 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/HowToQuit"},{title:"Medications - NY SmokeFree",text:" Treatment that worksMedications – proven to help Do you qualify for free nicotine replacement therapy, such as the nicotine patch? Find out About stop-smoking medications There are seven stop-smoking medications approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) – the nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, spray, inhaler, and non-nicotine medications Chantix® and Zyban. These medications have been proven to double your chances of quitting. Most stop-smoking medications are covered by health insurance plans. Your healthcare provider can advise you on which medications are right for you. Your healthcare provider can give you a prescription for medication covered by your health plan. Which medication is right for you? Heavy, light, and even recently-quit smokers can benefit from using stop-smoking medications. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide which medication is best for you and provide a prescription for medication covered by your health plan. When using stop-smoking medications, keep in mind: Using medications as directed is important to get the full benefit. Incorrect doses and not staying on the medication long enough are common reasons people believe medications did not work for them. These medications are safe and the nicotine in nicotine replacement therapy is also safe. Combining nicotine replacement therapy is more effective for moderate to heavier smokers (10 to 25 cigarettes daily). Find out more about stop-smoking medications by clicking below. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider or doctor about quitting smoking, and before starting new medications. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions and manufacturer instructions. Please see medication packaging for a full listing of instructions and side effects. Nicotine patch Pro: Easy to use – once a day. The patch provides a continuous nicotine dose all day. Con: Possible side effects*: Possible skin reaction or insomnia. Gum Pro: Available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: Mouth soreness, jaw soreness, or heartburn. Can damage dental work such as dentures. Nicotine lozenge Pro: Has 25% more nicotine than gum, and available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: May cause hiccups or heartburn, and no food or drink for 30 minutes before or during use. Nicotine nasal spray Pro: Gets nicotine into your system fastest. Con: Possible side effects*: Initial nasal irritation, sneezing, coughing, or teary eyes. Inhaler Pro: Mimics a cigarette (inhaling). Con: Possible side effects*: May cause irritation of mouth and throat. Chantix® (varenicline) Pro: Stops cravings by fooling the brain to believe your body has already had nicotine. Con: Possible side effects*: Some people have had new or worse mental health problems, such as changes in behavior or thinking, aggression, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, or suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping Chantix®. These symptoms happened more often in people who had a history of mental health problems. Zyban (bupropion) Pro: Helps prevent relapses and weight gain. With doctor approval, may be used with the patch. Con: Possible side effects*: Might disrupt sleep, or cause headaches or dry mouth. Seizure risk in some users. Combination Therapy For most smokers, combination therapy is more effective than taking one form of nicotine treatment alone. What is it? Combining nicotine replacement therapy (combination therapy) means using the nicotine patch, as prescribed, along with the gum or lozenge. How does it work? The patch gives you a steady dose of nicotine throughout the day – making you feel less like you need to smoke – while the gum or lozenge works fast to fight urges and helps stop withdrawal symptoms in their tracks! Nicotine patch Pro: Easy to use – once a day. The patch provides a continuous nicotine dose all day. Con: Possible side effects*: Possible skin reaction or insomnia. Gum Pro: Available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: Mouth soreness, jaw soreness, or heartburn. Can damage dental work such as dentures. Nicotine lozenge Pro: Has 25% more nicotine than gum, and available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: May cause hiccups or heartburn, and no food or drink for 30 minutes before or during use. Nicotine nasal spray Pro: Gets nicotine into your system fastest. Con: Possible side effects*: Initial nasal irritation, sneezing, coughing, or teary eyes. Inhaler Pro: Mimics a cigarette (inhaling). Con: Possible side effects*: May cause irritation of mouth and throat. Chantix® (varenicline) Pro: Stops cravings by fooling the brain to believe your body has already had nicotine. Con: Possible side effects*: May cause nausea, insomnia, headache, and abnormal dreams. FDA warning about psychiatric effects. FDA potential risk for heart problems. Zyban (bupropion) Pro: Helps prevent relapses and weight gain. With doctor approval, may be used with the patch. Con: Possible side effects*: Might disrupt sleep, or cause headaches or dry mouth. Seizure risk in some users. Combination Therapy What is it? Combining nicotine replacement therapy (combination therapy) means combining the nicotine patch, as prescribed, along with the gum or lozenge. How does it work? The patch gives you a steady dose of nicotine throughout the day – making you feel less like you need to smoke – while the gum or lozenge works fast to fight urges and helps stop withdrawal symptoms in their tracks! For most smokers, combination therapy is more effective than taking one form of nicotine treatment alone. Patch Gum Lozenge Spray Inhaler Chantix® Zyban Combination Therapy Show all More for you – Medication coverage Talk to your doctor About nicotine Last updated 8/22/2019 2:41 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Treatment that worksMedications – proven to help Do you qualify for free nicotine replacement therapy, such as the nicotine patch? Find out About stop-smoking medications There are seven stop-smoking medications approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) – the nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, spray, inhaler, and non-nicotine medications Chantix® and Zyban. These medications have been proven to double your chances of quitting. Most stop-smoking medications are covered by health insurance plans. Your healthcare provider can advise you on which medications are right for you. Your healthcare provider can give you a prescription for medication covered by your health plan. Which medication is right for you? Heavy, light, and even recently-quit smokers can benefit from using stop-smoking medications. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide which medication is best for you and provide a prescription for medication covered by your health plan. When using stop-smoking medications, keep in mind: Using medications as directed is important to get the full benefit. Incorrect doses and not staying on the medication long enough are common reasons people believe medications did not work for them. These medications are safe and the nicotine in nicotine replacement therapy is also safe. Combining nicotine replacement therapy is more effective for moderate to heavier smokers (10 to 25 cigarettes daily). Find out more about stop-smoking medications by clicking below. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider or doctor about quitting smoking, and before starting new medications. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions and manufacturer instructions. Please see medication packaging for a full listing of instructions and side effects. Nicotine patch Pro: Easy to use – once a day. The patch provides a continuous nicotine dose all day. Con: Possible side effects*: Possible skin reaction or insomnia. Gum Pro: Available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: Mouth soreness, jaw soreness, or heartburn. Can damage dental work such as dentures. Nicotine lozenge Pro: Has 25% more nicotine than gum, and available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: May cause hiccups or heartburn, and no food or drink for 30 minutes before or during use. Nicotine nasal spray Pro: Gets nicotine into your system fastest. Con: Possible side effects*: Initial nasal irritation, sneezing, coughing, or teary eyes. Inhaler Pro: Mimics a cigarette (inhaling). Con: Possible side effects*: May cause irritation of mouth and throat. Chantix® (varenicline) Pro: Stops cravings by fooling the brain to believe your body has already had nicotine. Con: Possible side effects*: Some people have had new or worse mental health problems, such as changes in behavior or thinking, aggression, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, or suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping Chantix®. These symptoms happened more often in people who had a history of mental health problems. Zyban (bupropion) Pro: Helps prevent relapses and weight gain. With doctor approval, may be used with the patch. Con: Possible side effects*: Might disrupt sleep, or cause headaches or dry mouth. Seizure risk in some users. Combination Therapy For most smokers, combination therapy is more effective than taking one form of nicotine treatment alone. What is it? Combining nicotine replacement therapy (combination therapy) means using the nicotine patch, as prescribed, along with the gum or lozenge. How does it work? The patch gives you a steady dose of nicotine throughout the day – making you feel less like you need to smoke – while the gum or lozenge works fast to fight urges and helps stop withdrawal symptoms in their tracks! Nicotine patch Pro: Easy to use – once a day. The patch provides a continuous nicotine dose all day. Con: Possible side effects*: Possible skin reaction or insomnia. Gum Pro: Available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: Mouth soreness, jaw soreness, or heartburn. Can damage dental work such as dentures. Nicotine lozenge Pro: Has 25% more nicotine than gum, and available in different flavors. Con: Possible side effects*: May cause hiccups or heartburn, and no food or drink for 30 minutes before or during use. Nicotine nasal spray Pro: Gets nicotine into your system fastest. Con: Possible side effects*: Initial nasal irritation, sneezing, coughing, or teary eyes. Inhaler Pro: Mimics a cigarette (inhaling). Con: Possible side effects*: May cause irritation of mouth and throat. Chantix® (varenicline) Pro: Stops cravings by fooling the brain to believe your body has already had nicotine. Con: Possible side effects*: May cause nausea, insomnia, headache, and abnormal dreams. FDA warning about psychiatric effects. FDA potential risk for heart problems. Zyban (bupropion) Pro: Helps prevent relapses and weight gain. With doctor approval, may be used with the patch. Con: Possible side effects*: Might disrupt sleep, or cause headaches or dry mouth. Seizure risk in some users. Combination Therapy What is it? Combining nicotine replacement therapy (combination therapy) means combining the nicotine patch, as prescribed, along with the gum or lozenge. How does it work? The patch gives you a steady dose of nicotine throughout the day – making you feel less like you need to smoke – while the gum or lozenge works fast to fight urges and helps stop withdrawal symptoms in their tracks! For most smokers, combination therapy is more effective than taking one form of nicotine treatment alone. Patch Gum Lozenge Spray Inhaler Chantix® Zyban Combination Therapy Show all More for you – Medication coverage Talk to your doctor About nicotine Last updated 8/22/2019 2:41 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/Medications"},{title:"Mental Health and Smoking - NY SmokeFree",text:" Mental Health & YouQuitting smoking is possible. What we know Quitting smoking makes a difference. By quitting, you can improve your mental health and addiction recovery outcomes. Most people with behavioral or mental health conditions want to quit smoking and want to know about services and resources that can help them quit successfully. Quitting tobacco is hard for many, it can take several times before quitting for good; and quitting smoking can be harder for some than others. If you or a loved one has a behavioral health condition, staying quit can sometimes involve additional challenges – but don’t let that stop you from trying! CDC, Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) Campaign, Rebecca started smoking at age 16. At age 33, she was diagnosed with depression. What you can do Before you quit, talk with your healthcare providers – Your primary healthcare provider can find which stop–smoking medications may work for you and whether quitting may affect the dosage of additional medications you may be taking. + Your behavioral care provider can build the tools you need to problem-solve unique challenges you may face along the way. Your doctor can also provide support and access to local resources, such as support from a Quit Coach. Keep trying. Remember, quitting smoking usually takes several tries. You will learn what works and doesn’t work for you at with each try. Don't get discouraged, and keep trying! Today, there are more ways to help you quit than ever before. Your primary healthcare and behavioral care providers are there to help; there is no need to go through this alone. For additional information on behavioral health conditions and tobacco use, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/atod/tobacco. More for you – Talking to your doctor Coping with stress Chronic conditions Last updated 2/27/2020 1:42 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Mental Health & YouQuitting smoking is possible. What we know Quitting smoking makes a difference. By quitting, you can improve your mental health and addiction recovery outcomes. Most people with behavioral or mental health conditions want to quit smoking and want to know about services and resources that can help them quit successfully. Quitting tobacco is hard for many, it can take several times before quitting for good; and quitting smoking can be harder for some than others. If you or a loved one has a behavioral health condition, staying quit can sometimes involve additional challenges – but don’t let that stop you from trying! CDC, Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) Campaign, Rebecca started smoking at age 16. At age 33, she was diagnosed with depression. What you can do Before you quit, talk with your healthcare providers – Your primary healthcare provider can find which stop–smoking medications may work for you and whether quitting may affect the dosage of additional medications you may be taking. + Your behavioral care provider can build the tools you need to problem-solve unique challenges you may face along the way. Your doctor can also provide support and access to local resources, such as support from a Quit Coach. Keep trying. Remember, quitting smoking usually takes several tries. You will learn what works and doesn’t work for you at with each try. Don't get discouraged, and keep trying! Today, there are more ways to help you quit than ever before. Your primary healthcare and behavioral care providers are there to help; there is no need to go through this alone. For additional information on behavioral health conditions and tobacco use, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/atod/tobacco. More for you – Talking to your doctor Coping with stress Chronic conditions Last updated 2/27/2020 1:42 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/MentalHealthAndSmoking"},{title:"Quitting For Two - NY SmokeFree",text:" Quitting for twoPlanning for you and your baby's health Whether you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or thinking about quitting smoking – congratulations! We know that a pregnancy can be exciting, yet stressful, and can come with a lot of pressure to quit. Staying motivated Here are some things that may help your motivation to quit. When you quit, your baby will: more likely be born at the right time and at a healthy weight; more likely be born without birth defects; and less likely die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). You also lower the chances of your baby suffering from illness in their early years. By quitting, you will be less likely to have a miscarriage or problems during pregnancy, such as excessive bleeding and high blood pressure. You also will be less likely to have problems during birth, and have a better chance for safe labor. It is never too late. Quitting sooner than later is best, but quitting at any time will give you and your baby a healthier life. First steps – Talk about it Talk with your healthcare provider about your plan to quit and discuss if stop-smoking medications are an option during your pregnancy. Get Support Look for your support. Find family or friends who will support your commitment to quit and be there when you need them. Remind Yourself Find a reminder, like a baby picture or pacifier, to help you imagine you with your baby and why you are quitting. Use this when cravings get strong. Staying smoke-free after your baby is born – Your baby is here! Along with your bundle of joy, there will be new stressors and old smoking triggers. Staying a smoke-free mom can be hard, but planning now will help you beyond your pregnancy. Motivation to stay a smoke-free mom – Breastfeeding while smoking exposes a new baby to nicotine and other substances that have been linked to colic and SIDS. By not exposing your baby (and others) to secondhand smoke, you decrease their risk of illness from tobacco smoke. Learn more Your baby and younger children will have fewer colds and ear infections, and will reduce their risk of pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma. As children grow without exposure to secondhand smoke, they tend to miss fewer days of school due to asthma and breathing illnesses. They also are less likely to become smokers in the future. You will continue to reduce your risk of smoking-related illness such as lung and heart disease, as well as many other conditions. Learn more Not smoking also means you can reduce the aging process caused by smoking. This will help your skin, teeth, and hair look younger for longer. More for you – How to quit Talk with your doctor Practice makes perfect Last updated 11/5/2018 6:46 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Quitting for twoPlanning for you and your baby's health Whether you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or thinking about quitting smoking – congratulations! We know that a pregnancy can be exciting, yet stressful, and can come with a lot of pressure to quit. Staying motivated Here are some things that may help your motivation to quit. When you quit, your baby will: more likely be born at the right time and at a healthy weight; more likely be born without birth defects; and less likely die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). You also lower the chances of your baby suffering from illness in their early years. By quitting, you will be less likely to have a miscarriage or problems during pregnancy, such as excessive bleeding and high blood pressure. You also will be less likely to have problems during birth, and have a better chance for safe labor. It is never too late. Quitting sooner than later is best, but quitting at any time will give you and your baby a healthier life. First steps – Talk about it Talk with your healthcare provider about your plan to quit and discuss if stop-smoking medications are an option during your pregnancy. Get Support Look for your support. Find family or friends who will support your commitment to quit and be there when you need them. Remind Yourself Find a reminder, like a baby picture or pacifier, to help you imagine you with your baby and why you are quitting. Use this when cravings get strong. Staying smoke-free after your baby is born – Your baby is here! Along with your bundle of joy, there will be new stressors and old smoking triggers. Staying a smoke-free mom can be hard, but planning now will help you beyond your pregnancy. Motivation to stay a smoke-free mom – Breastfeeding while smoking exposes a new baby to nicotine and other substances that have been linked to colic and SIDS. By not exposing your baby (and others) to secondhand smoke, you decrease their risk of illness from tobacco smoke. Learn more Your baby and younger children will have fewer colds and ear infections, and will reduce their risk of pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma. As children grow without exposure to secondhand smoke, they tend to miss fewer days of school due to asthma and breathing illnesses. They also are less likely to become smokers in the future. You will continue to reduce your risk of smoking-related illness such as lung and heart disease, as well as many other conditions. Learn more Not smoking also means you can reduce the aging process caused by smoking. This will help your skin, teeth, and hair look younger for longer. More for you – How to quit Talk with your doctor Practice makes perfect Last updated 11/5/2018 6:46 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/QuittingForTwo"},{title:"Talk with your Healthcare Provider - NY SmokeFree",text:" Your healthcare providerSupport from start to finish Why my healthcare provider?Cigarettes are designed to be addictive – getting support can help. Your healthcare provider is the best person to talk with about your quitting process. Ask about which stop–smoking medications and dosage are right for you. Your provider can give you a prescription for the medications. Most stop-smoking medications will be covered by your health plan. What do I say? Thinking About Quitting I'm thinking about quitting smoking. Can you help me? Stop–Smoking Medications I know there are several stop–smoking medications. Can we talk about what may work best for me? Medication Coverage Will you provide me with a prescription for the medications covered by my health plan? Your healthcare provider is there to help. Talk about it. Your healthcare provider is there to help. Talk about it. More for you – Quit–smoking medications Healthcare benefits Designed to addict Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Your healthcare providerSupport from start to finish Why my healthcare provider?Cigarettes are designed to be addictive – getting support can help. Your healthcare provider is the best person to talk with about your quitting process. Ask about which stop–smoking medications and dosage are right for you. Your provider can give you a prescription for the medications. Most stop-smoking medications will be covered by your health plan. What do I say? Thinking About Quitting I'm thinking about quitting smoking. Can you help me? Stop–Smoking Medications I know there are several stop–smoking medications. Can we talk about what may work best for me? Medication Coverage Will you provide me with a prescription for the medications covered by my health plan? Your healthcare provider is there to help. Talk about it. Your healthcare provider is there to help. Talk about it. More for you – Quit–smoking medications Healthcare benefits Designed to addict Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/TalkWithYourHealthCareProvider"},{title:"Think About Quitting - NY SmokeFree",text:" Thinking about quitting? Quitting smoking makes a difference Not sure about quitting smoking?Take a minute to answer a few questions: What don’t I like about smoking? What is smoking doing to my health? What will be better if I quit smoking? Save as much as $3,800 a month by quitting smoking! The benefits of quitting are big –No matter how long you have smoked, quitting makes a difference. Learning about the benefits of quitting smoking and finding your reasons to quit can help motivate you to stop for good. Breathing becomes easier and coughing lessens Activity like walking and running become easier as blood circulation improves Learn more Chance of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, cancer and other diseases decrease Learn more Improve conditions like asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and cancer Learn more Aging slows, and the development of wrinkles is delayed Remove the dangers caused by secondhand smoke for nonsmoking family and friends Learn more Quit Attempts – do they build or do break your confidence? Chances are you tried to quit before. Try not to let your past attempts prevent you from your next quit attempt. Instead, give yourself credit for your past quit attempts. For most smokers, it takes several tries. Think of these as practice quits and a way to learn what works and what does not. Clearing the air about nicotine – Nicotine does not cause chronic diseases. It is the dirty tobacco smoke you inhale that does. But nicotine is the addiction and is what keeps you smoking. This makes quitting hard but there are proven ways to help you through the tough times. Learn more More for you – How to quit Don’t give up About nicotine Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Thinking about quitting? Quitting smoking makes a difference Not sure about quitting smoking?Take a minute to answer a few questions: What don’t I like about smoking? What is smoking doing to my health? What will be better if I quit smoking? Save as much as $3,800 a month by quitting smoking! The benefits of quitting are big –No matter how long you have smoked, quitting makes a difference. Learning about the benefits of quitting smoking and finding your reasons to quit can help motivate you to stop for good. Breathing becomes easier and coughing lessens Activity like walking and running become easier as blood circulation improves Learn more Chance of heart attack, heart disease, stroke, cancer and other diseases decrease Learn more Improve conditions like asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and cancer Learn more Aging slows, and the development of wrinkles is delayed Remove the dangers caused by secondhand smoke for nonsmoking family and friends Learn more Quit Attempts – do they build or do break your confidence? Chances are you tried to quit before. Try not to let your past attempts prevent you from your next quit attempt. Instead, give yourself credit for your past quit attempts. For most smokers, it takes several tries. Think of these as practice quits and a way to learn what works and what does not. Clearing the air about nicotine – Nicotine does not cause chronic diseases. It is the dirty tobacco smoke you inhale that does. But nicotine is the addiction and is what keeps you smoking. This makes quitting hard but there are proven ways to help you through the tough times. Learn more More for you – How to quit Don’t give up About nicotine Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/QuittingSmoking/ThinkAboutQuitting"},{title:"News Room",text:" News Room Get the latest news and media resources LATEST NEWS Press Release | New York City Cancer Collaborative Launches NYC No Tobacco Week 2020 View this release Press Release | New Law for New York State Pharmacies Could Lead to More People Quitting Smoking View this release Press Release | Mental Health Month Has New Meaning for Current and Former Smokers in 2020 View this release Check out past press releases and newsletters by visiting our Press Archive. Get updates Be the first to learn about the latest news from the New York State Smokers’ Quitline. Whether you’re a member of the media, a healthcare provider, or a partner in the fight against tobacco, you’ll find it helpful to be a a subscriber! Sign me up! Do you have questions for our Marketing & Media specialists? Talk to us. KEY LINKS About the Quitline Visit NYS Tobacco Control Program Visit CDC - Smoking & Tobacco Use Visit North American Quitline Consortium Visit Meet the Experts See more details and sort by topic. Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center *Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center *Daniel Patrick Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology, Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair, Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director, Cancer Prevention & Detection Center, Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Richard O'Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology, Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center *Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, MD, FACC VP Health and Wellness LiDestri Foods,Inc. Christine Sheffer, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology, Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center * - Denotes member of the New York State Smokers’ Quitline Physician Task Force DIGITAL & PRINT MEDIA Learn about and watch the latest tobacco cessation advertising campaigns on the air. Campaigns Advice, tips, and news on how to quit, medication information, tobacco facts, and more! Quitline Videos Download the latest tobacco-free brochures, kits, posters, and more! Print Download the NYS Quitline logos, promotional web banners, and color specifications. Branding MEDIA CONTACTS Tony Astran, MPA, APR Public Information Specialist (716) 845-8239 Anthony.Astran@RoswellPark.org Contact Tony for media inquiries, connections to tobacco cessation experts, and additional quitline resources. Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator (716) 845-4365 Patricia.Bax@RoswellPark.org Contact Pat for information about the Quitline’s patient referral programs, connections to partnering health plans, and the Quitline’s role in health systems change. Trouble finding what you need? Let us know, contact us. Follow Us Tweets by nysmokefree Last updated 5/28/2020 7:52 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" News Room Get the latest news and media resources LATEST NEWS Press Release | New York City Cancer Collaborative Launches NYC No Tobacco Week 2020 View this release Press Release | New Law for New York State Pharmacies Could Lead to More People Quitting Smoking View this release Press Release | Mental Health Month Has New Meaning for Current and Former Smokers in 2020 View this release Check out past press releases and newsletters by visiting our Press Archive. Get updates Be the first to learn about the latest news from the New York State Smokers’ Quitline. Whether you’re a member of the media, a healthcare provider, or a partner in the fight against tobacco, you’ll find it helpful to be a a subscriber! Sign me up! Do you have questions for our Marketing & Media specialists? Talk to us. KEY LINKS About the Quitline Visit NYS Tobacco Control Program Visit CDC - Smoking & Tobacco Use Visit North American Quitline Consortium Visit Meet the Experts See more details and sort by topic. Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center *Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center *Daniel Patrick Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology, Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair, Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director, Cancer Prevention & Detection Center, Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Richard O'Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology, Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center *Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, MD, FACC VP Health and Wellness LiDestri Foods,Inc. Christine Sheffer, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology, Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center * - Denotes member of the New York State Smokers’ Quitline Physician Task Force DIGITAL & PRINT MEDIA Learn about and watch the latest tobacco cessation advertising campaigns on the air. Campaigns Advice, tips, and news on how to quit, medication information, tobacco facts, and more! Quitline Videos Download the latest tobacco-free brochures, kits, posters, and more! Print Download the NYS Quitline logos, promotional web banners, and color specifications. Branding MEDIA CONTACTS Tony Astran, MPA, APR Public Information Specialist (716) 845-8239 Anthony.Astran@RoswellPark.org Contact Tony for media inquiries, connections to tobacco cessation experts, and additional quitline resources. Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator (716) 845-4365 Patricia.Bax@RoswellPark.org Contact Pat for information about the Quitline’s patient referral programs, connections to partnering health plans, and the Quitline’s role in health systems change. Trouble finding what you need? Let us know, contact us. Follow Us Tweets by nysmokefree Last updated 5/28/2020 7:52 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/NewsRoom"},{title:"Campaigns",text:" CampaignsGet the latest Return to News Room Tips From Former Smokers® When Tiffany was 16, her mother—a cigarette smoker—died of lung cancer. Despite her loss, Tiffany started smoking 3 years later. In this TV commercial from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® campaign, Tiffany says she quit smoking at 34 because she could not bear the thought of missing out on any part of her own daughter’s life. Tiffany’s Story More Tips From Former Smokers® PRESS & RESOURCES CDC’s New Tips® Campaign Underscores Importance of Smokers’ Quitlines Frequently Asked Questions About the Tips® Campaign Q&A What’s with the hard-hitting emotional and graphic ads? Why not something more positive? We get these questions a lot, and although ads like these may seem extreme, exposure to emotional or graphic advertisements is strongly associated with motivating smokers to make quit attempts. On the other hand, numerous studies have shown that advertisements not containing this emotional or graphic messaging have little to no effect on smokers making a quit attempt. What does that mean? Quit attempts are what leads to quitting smoking successfully. The more smokers are motivated to make quit attempts, the more successful quits; and the result is less pain, suffering, and death caused by smoking. What new information are these ads really offering? Everyone knows cigarettes are bad for you. While most everyone knows the danger of smoking cigarettes, it is still the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans every year. These ads serve as a reminder of the dangers of smoking, as well as inform smokers about resources available to help them quit. Don't see what you're looking for? Tell us about it. Contact us. More for you – Branding Print media Videos Last updated 5/6/2020 9:26 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" CampaignsGet the latest Return to News Room Tips From Former Smokers® When Tiffany was 16, her mother—a cigarette smoker—died of lung cancer. Despite her loss, Tiffany started smoking 3 years later. In this TV commercial from CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® campaign, Tiffany says she quit smoking at 34 because she could not bear the thought of missing out on any part of her own daughter’s life. Tiffany’s Story More Tips From Former Smokers® PRESS & RESOURCES CDC’s New Tips® Campaign Underscores Importance of Smokers’ Quitlines Frequently Asked Questions About the Tips® Campaign Q&A What’s with the hard-hitting emotional and graphic ads? Why not something more positive? We get these questions a lot, and although ads like these may seem extreme, exposure to emotional or graphic advertisements is strongly associated with motivating smokers to make quit attempts. On the other hand, numerous studies have shown that advertisements not containing this emotional or graphic messaging have little to no effect on smokers making a quit attempt. What does that mean? Quit attempts are what leads to quitting smoking successfully. The more smokers are motivated to make quit attempts, the more successful quits; and the result is less pain, suffering, and death caused by smoking. What new information are these ads really offering? Everyone knows cigarettes are bad for you. While most everyone knows the danger of smoking cigarettes, it is still the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than 480,000 Americans every year. These ads serve as a reminder of the dangers of smoking, as well as inform smokers about resources available to help them quit. Don't see what you're looking for? Tell us about it. Contact us. More for you – Branding Print media Videos Last updated 5/6/2020 9:26 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. 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Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/NewsRoom/Branding"},{title:"Expert Listing",text:" Expert ListingSupport from the best Narrow by expert field: E-CIGARETTES / TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL / POLICY MARKETING COACHING / TREATMENTS WELLNESS QUITLINE OPERATIONS REFERRALS / EHRs ALL To connect with any of our experts, please contact our Marketing & Media specialists. Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Resource for tobacco control policies, effects of smoking on children and newborns, and the Quitline’s Opt-to-Quit™ Program | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director Roswell Park Cessation Services Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for state and private quitlines, health plan and provider referral programs, tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for e-cigarettes and new tobacco products, the effects of new tobacco regulations, and the interaction of alcohol and smoking | more information Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco control, tobacco policy, epidemiology, and public health | more information Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director Cancer Prevention & Detection Center Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use among adolescents and teenagers, lung cancer, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) | more information Richard O’Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use and addiction, flavored tobacco products and toxicity levels, and links between tobacco product characteristics and consumer behavior | more information Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, MD, FACC VP Health and Wellness LiDestri Foods,Inc. Resource for cardiovascular benefits of tobacco cessation, creating tobacco-free workplaces, and tobacco cessation as part of wellness programs | more information Christine Sheffer, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco dependence treatment, health behavior change, and training healthcare providers on tobacco cessation | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for e-cigarettes and new tobacco products, the effects of new tobacco regulations, and the interaction of alcohol and smoking | more information Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director Cancer Prevention & Detection Center Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use among adolescents and teenagers, lung cancer, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) | more information Richard O’Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use and addiction, flavored tobacco products and toxicity levels, and links between tobacco product characteristics and consumer behavior MORE INFO Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Resource for tobacco control policies, effects of smoking on children and newborns, and the Quitline’s Opt-to-Quit™ Program | more information Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for e-cigarettes and new tobacco products, the effects of new tobacco regulations, and the interaction of alcohol and smoking | more information Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco control, tobacco policy, epidemiology, and public health | more information Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for New York State Smokers’ Quitline history, provider referral programs, and tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Richard O’Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use and addiction, flavored tobacco products and toxicity levels, and links between tobacco product characteristics and consumer behavior | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Christine Sheffer, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco dependence treatment, health behavior change, and training healthcare providers on tobacco cessation | more information Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director Cancer Prevention & Detection Center Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use among adolescents and teenagers, lung cancer, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) | more information Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, MD, FACC VP Health and Wellness LiDestri Foods,Inc. Resource for cardiovascular benefits of tobacco cessation, creating tobacco-free workplaces, and tobacco cessation as part of wellness programs | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for New York State Smokers’ Quitline history, provider referral programs, and tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco control, tobacco policy, epidemiology, and public health | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Resource for tobacco control policies, effects of smoking on children and newborns, and the Quitline’s Opt-to-Quit™ Program | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for New York State Smokers’ Quitline history, provider referral programs, and tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Return to News Room More for you – About the NYS Quitline News Room Materials Last updated 3/31/2020 10:56 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Expert ListingSupport from the best Narrow by expert field: E-CIGARETTES / TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL / POLICY MARKETING COACHING / TREATMENTS WELLNESS QUITLINE OPERATIONS REFERRALS / EHRs ALL To connect with any of our experts, please contact our Marketing & Media specialists. Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Resource for tobacco control policies, effects of smoking on children and newborns, and the Quitline’s Opt-to-Quit™ Program | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director Roswell Park Cessation Services Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for state and private quitlines, health plan and provider referral programs, tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for e-cigarettes and new tobacco products, the effects of new tobacco regulations, and the interaction of alcohol and smoking | more information Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco control, tobacco policy, epidemiology, and public health | more information Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director Cancer Prevention & Detection Center Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use among adolescents and teenagers, lung cancer, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) | more information Richard O’Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use and addiction, flavored tobacco products and toxicity levels, and links between tobacco product characteristics and consumer behavior | more information Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, MD, FACC VP Health and Wellness LiDestri Foods,Inc. Resource for cardiovascular benefits of tobacco cessation, creating tobacco-free workplaces, and tobacco cessation as part of wellness programs | more information Christine Sheffer, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco dependence treatment, health behavior change, and training healthcare providers on tobacco cessation | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for e-cigarettes and new tobacco products, the effects of new tobacco regulations, and the interaction of alcohol and smoking | more information Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director Cancer Prevention & Detection Center Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use among adolescents and teenagers, lung cancer, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) | more information Richard O’Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use and addiction, flavored tobacco products and toxicity levels, and links between tobacco product characteristics and consumer behavior MORE INFO Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Resource for tobacco control policies, effects of smoking on children and newborns, and the Quitline’s Opt-to-Quit™ Program | more information Maciej Goniewicz, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for e-cigarettes and new tobacco products, the effects of new tobacco regulations, and the interaction of alcohol and smoking | more information Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco control, tobacco policy, epidemiology, and public health | more information Maansi Bansal-Travers, PhD, MS, CTTS Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco product marketing, tobacco regulation, tobacco health warnings, and consumer perceptions | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for New York State Smokers’ Quitline history, provider referral programs, and tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Richard O’Connor, PhD Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Cancer Pathology and Prevention Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use and addiction, flavored tobacco products and toxicity levels, and links between tobacco product characteristics and consumer behavior | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Christine Sheffer, PhD Associate Professor of Oncology Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco dependence treatment, health behavior change, and training healthcare providers on tobacco cessation | more information Martin Mahoney, MD, PhD Director Cancer Prevention & Detection Center Employee Health Clinic Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco use among adolescents and teenagers, lung cancer, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) | more information Cynthia Reddeck-LiDestri, MD, FACC VP Health and Wellness LiDestri Foods,Inc. Resource for cardiovascular benefits of tobacco cessation, creating tobacco-free workplaces, and tobacco cessation as part of wellness programs | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for New York State Smokers’ Quitline history, provider referral programs, and tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Andrew Hyland, PhD Chair Department of Health Behavior Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for tobacco control, tobacco policy, epidemiology, and public health | more information Patricia Bax, RN, MS, NCTTP, ACB Marketing and Outreach Coordinator New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for patient referral programs, effective coaching techniques, and New York State Smokers’ Quitline history | more information Rachel Boykan, MD, FAAP Clinical Associate Professor Department of Pediatrics Stony Brook University School of Medicine Associate Director Pediatric Residency Training Program Attending Physician Stony Brook Children's Hospital Resource for tobacco control policies, effects of smoking on children and newborns, and the Quitline’s Opt-to-Quit™ Program | more information Paula Celestino, MPH Client Relations and Outreach Director New York State Smokers’ Quitline Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Resource for New York State Smokers’ Quitline history, provider referral programs, and tobacco cessation marketing/education | more information Daniel Croft, MD, MPH Senior Instructor Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center Resource for new tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and breathing issues | more information Return to News Room More for you – About the NYS Quitline News Room Materials Last updated 3/31/2020 10:56 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/NewsRoom/ExpertListing"},{title:"Media Archive",text:" Media Archive Past press releases and newsletters PRESS RELEASES New York City Cancer Collaborative Launches NYC No Tobacco Week 2020 New Law for New York State Pharmacies Could Lead to More People Quitting Smoking Mental Health Month Has New Meaning for Current and Former Smokers in 2020 How to Curb Smoking and Vaping During the COVID-19 Pandemic Quitline to New York Tobacco Users: Be Kind to Your Heart in February 2019-2020 Quit-Success Stories: Capital District, Central New York, Greater Rochester Area, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Manhattan, North Country, Western New York 2019 New York State Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Two Webinars in November NYS Smokers’ Quitline Now Offers Nicotine Patches, Gum and Lozenges for Users of E-Cigarettes Parents Need to Know: Nicotine Is Addictive for Teenagers and Young Adults New York State Residents Encouraged to Join the ‘Year of Cessation’ Movement: Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Five Boroughs, Hudson Valley, Long Island, North Country, Western New York NYS Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Combination Therapy Webinar on June 11 Celebrate Mental Health Month in May by Becoming Tobacco-Free Quit Smoking and Stay Tobacco-Free through Spring Cleaning Five Ways Smoking Will Ruin Your Valentine’s Day Date | (Short version) 2019 2018 2018 Quit-Success Stories: Western New York, Central New York, Capital Region, NYC / Five Boroughs, Long Island Overcoming Cigarettes May Be One of the Toughest Battles for a Veteran Attention Parents: That USB Drive for Back-to-School Might Be an E-Cigarette New York State Smokers' Quitline Launches Enhanced Website CDC’s New Tips® Campaign Underscores Importance of Smokers’ Quitlines The Best Way to Help on Earth Day: Quit Smoking Quit Smoking in the New Year with the NYS Smokers’ Quitline and a Healthcare Provider (Buffalo, Manhattan) New York State Smokers’ Quitline Offers Support for the Great American Smokeout Roswell Park Awarded Five-Year Contract to Continue Operating New York State Smokers' Quitline 2018 NEWSLETTERS The Check-Up | Vol. 3, Issue 2 Quitters Always Win! | Winter 2020 The Check-Up | Vol. 3, Issue 1 2019 Quitters Always Win! | Fall 2019 The Check-Up | Vol. 2, Issue 3 Quitters Always Win! | Spring/Summer 2019 The Check-Up | Vol. 2, Issue 2 Quitters Always Win! | Winter 2019 2019 2018 The Check-Up | Vol. 2, Issue 1 The Check-Up | Vol. 1, Issue 3 Quitters Always Win! | Summer/Fall 2018 The Check-Up | Vol. 1, Issue 2 Quitters Always Win! | Spring 2018 The Check-Up | Vol. 1, Issue 1 2018 Sign up for our newsletter New York QuitCast A video news series by the New York State Smokers' Quitline. See the latest episodes on our YouTube channel or here at the News Room. May 2020 | COVID-19 and Smoking Cessation In this episode, we hear from Dr. Daniel Croft, MD, MPH, Senior Instructor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Croft explains the importance of quitting smoking, especially in light of COVID-19. He also provides guidance for healthcare professionals on treating tobacco- and nicotine-dependent patients, including referrals to the New York State Smokers' Quitline (1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)). Video Audio WEBINARS November 2019 | 2019 Healthcare Professional Communication Survey: Findings and Implications for the NYS Smokers’ Quitline View this recording November 2019 | The E-Cigarette Epidemic: Updated Services from the NYS Smokers’ Quitline View this recording June 2019 | Exploring Combination Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Provider and Quitline Intervention View this recording September 2018 | What's New with the New York State Smokers' Quitline View this recording More for you – About the NYS Quitline News Room Materials Last updated 5/28/2020 7:49 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Media Archive Past press releases and newsletters PRESS RELEASES New York City Cancer Collaborative Launches NYC No Tobacco Week 2020 New Law for New York State Pharmacies Could Lead to More People Quitting Smoking Mental Health Month Has New Meaning for Current and Former Smokers in 2020 How to Curb Smoking and Vaping During the COVID-19 Pandemic Quitline to New York Tobacco Users: Be Kind to Your Heart in February 2019-2020 Quit-Success Stories: Capital District, Central New York, Greater Rochester Area, Hudson Valley, Long Island, Manhattan, North Country, Western New York 2019 New York State Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Two Webinars in November NYS Smokers’ Quitline Now Offers Nicotine Patches, Gum and Lozenges for Users of E-Cigarettes Parents Need to Know: Nicotine Is Addictive for Teenagers and Young Adults New York State Residents Encouraged to Join the ‘Year of Cessation’ Movement: Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Five Boroughs, Hudson Valley, Long Island, North Country, Western New York NYS Smokers’ Quitline Hosts Combination Therapy Webinar on June 11 Celebrate Mental Health Month in May by Becoming Tobacco-Free Quit Smoking and Stay Tobacco-Free through Spring Cleaning Five Ways Smoking Will Ruin Your Valentine’s Day Date | (Short version) 2019 2018 2018 Quit-Success Stories: Western New York, Central New York, Capital Region, NYC / Five Boroughs, Long Island Overcoming Cigarettes May Be One of the Toughest Battles for a Veteran Attention Parents: That USB Drive for Back-to-School Might Be an E-Cigarette New York State Smokers' Quitline Launches Enhanced Website CDC’s New Tips® Campaign Underscores Importance of Smokers’ Quitlines The Best Way to Help on Earth Day: Quit Smoking Quit Smoking in the New Year with the NYS Smokers’ Quitline and a Healthcare Provider (Buffalo, Manhattan) New York State Smokers’ Quitline Offers Support for the Great American Smokeout Roswell Park Awarded Five-Year Contract to Continue Operating New York State Smokers' Quitline 2018 NEWSLETTERS The Check-Up | Vol. 3, Issue 2 Quitters Always Win! | Winter 2020 The Check-Up | Vol. 3, Issue 1 2019 Quitters Always Win! | Fall 2019 The Check-Up | Vol. 2, Issue 3 Quitters Always Win! | Spring/Summer 2019 The Check-Up | Vol. 2, Issue 2 Quitters Always Win! | Winter 2019 2019 2018 The Check-Up | Vol. 2, Issue 1 The Check-Up | Vol. 1, Issue 3 Quitters Always Win! | Summer/Fall 2018 The Check-Up | Vol. 1, Issue 2 Quitters Always Win! | Spring 2018 The Check-Up | Vol. 1, Issue 1 2018 Sign up for our newsletter New York QuitCast A video news series by the New York State Smokers' Quitline. See the latest episodes on our YouTube channel or here at the News Room. May 2020 | COVID-19 and Smoking Cessation In this episode, we hear from Dr. Daniel Croft, MD, MPH, Senior Instructor, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Croft explains the importance of quitting smoking, especially in light of COVID-19. He also provides guidance for healthcare professionals on treating tobacco- and nicotine-dependent patients, including referrals to the New York State Smokers' Quitline (1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)). Video Audio WEBINARS November 2019 | 2019 Healthcare Professional Communication Survey: Findings and Implications for the NYS Smokers’ Quitline View this recording November 2019 | The E-Cigarette Epidemic: Updated Services from the NYS Smokers’ Quitline View this recording June 2019 | Exploring Combination Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Provider and Quitline Intervention View this recording September 2018 | What's New with the New York State Smokers' Quitline View this recording More for you – About the NYS Quitline News Room Materials Last updated 5/28/2020 7:49 AM We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/NewsRoom/Archive"},{title:"Healthcare Benefits - NY SmokeFree",text:' Big BenefitsYour healthcare plan has you covered What medications are covered by my healthcare plan? Many healthcare plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler, and spray. Other non-nicotine medications may also be covered by your healthcare plan. Medications like bupropion SR (brand names Zyban or Wellbutrin) and varenicline (brand name Chantix®). Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about which medication and dosage are right for you. Are you a Medicaid member? NYS Medicaid covers evidence-based smoking cessation treatment, including all seven FDA-approved medications when prescribed by your doctor. Private health insurance and Medicare plans vary. See what stop-smoking medications your insurance covers. Visit mmcdruginformation.nysdoh.suny.edu/search, and follow the steps below! Enter the medication Enter the medication you’re looking for, such as “nicotine,” "varenicline," or "bupropion." Select the brand Select, "All," "Generic" brand, or "Brand" name. Select your plan Select your healthcare plan, or keep all selected. Get started! Click "Begin Look-up." Enter the medication Enter the medication you’re looking for, such as “nicotine,” "varenicline," or "bupropion." Select the brand Select, "All," "Generic" brand, or "Brand" name. Select your plan Select your healthcare plan, or keep all selected. Get started! Click "Begin Look-up." More for you – Talking to your doctor Stop–smoking medications Nicotine facts Last updated 5/14/2019 6:09 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',tags:' Big BenefitsYour healthcare plan has you covered What medications are covered by my healthcare plan? Many healthcare plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler, and spray. Other non-nicotine medications may also be covered by your healthcare plan. Medications like bupropion SR (brand names Zyban or Wellbutrin) and varenicline (brand name Chantix®). Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about which medication and dosage are right for you. Are you a Medicaid member? NYS Medicaid covers evidence-based smoking cessation treatment, including all seven FDA-approved medications when prescribed by your doctor. Private health insurance and Medicare plans vary. See what stop-smoking medications your insurance covers. Visit mmcdruginformation.nysdoh.suny.edu/search, and follow the steps below! Enter the medication Enter the medication you’re looking for, such as “nicotine,” "varenicline," or "bupropion." Select the brand Select, "All," "Generic" brand, or "Brand" name. Select your plan Select your healthcare plan, or keep all selected. Get started! Click "Begin Look-up." Enter the medication Enter the medication you’re looking for, such as “nicotine,” "varenicline," or "bupropion." Select the brand Select, "All," "Generic" brand, or "Brand" name. Select your plan Select your healthcare plan, or keep all selected. Get started! Click "Begin Look-up." More for you – Talking to your doctor Stop–smoking medications Nicotine facts Last updated 5/14/2019 6:09 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',url:"/ToolsAndResources/HealthCareBenefits"},{title:"Local Resources - NY SmokeFree",text:" Local ResourcesHelp is around the corner Looking for a local program to help you quit? Select your region from the list below to find a program near you! Programs in this area are unavailable at this time. Be sure to check out other local resources in your area by selecting a nearby region below. Montgomery The Butt Stops Here - Classes St. Mary's Hospital at Amsterdam Free. 7 session, 6-week program. Each session is an hour. 427 Guy Park Avenue Community Education Department Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone: (518) 841-7448 Fax: (518) 841-7106 Fulton The Butt Stops Here, Freedom From Smoking Nathan Littauer Hospital $20 refunded if attend all classes, 1:1 telephone counseling available free The Butt Stops Here and Freedom from Smoking 7 or 8 sessions Call for dates and times Healthlink Littauer 213 Harrison Street Ext. Johnstown, NY 12095 Phone: (518) 736-1120 Fax: (518) 762-5723 Website:scridland@nlh.org Albany *QuitSmart - *** Stratton VA Medical Center For Veteran's enrollment in VA Programs only. There may be a co-pay $15.00 for class depends on veteran coverage, co-pay for material for non-veterans. 113 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Phone: (518) 626-5339 Fax: (518) 626-5407 The Butt Stops Here Center for Smoking Cessation The program fee is $45 Medicaid participants pay a $20 fee for seven 1-hour sessions with the option of signing up for additional support sessions and is covered by some health plans. The program includes a workbook and 4-weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Tuesdays 6:00-7:00p To Register at St. Mary's Hospital call 518-268-5727 To Register at St. Peter's Hospital call 518-525-1827 St. Peter's Cancer Center 317 So. Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Fax: (518) 459-2633 Website:http://www.quitsolutions.org Nicotine Anonymous Meetings held Thursdays at 7:30 pm The Bethany Reformed Church 760 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Phone: (518) 368-6210 The Courage to Quit A faith-based smoking cessation group that meets once a week. You can join at any time. It uses elements from The Butt Stops Here Program and sessions are conducted by a mission staff member. Includes cessation materials and four weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Every Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm MUST REGISTER: Call (518) 459-2550 Capital City Rescue Mission 259 So. Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Schenectady Tobacco Treatment - The Butt Stops Here Ellis Medicine The program fee is $45 Medicaid participants pay a $20 fee for seven 1-hour sessions with the option of signing up for additional support sessions and is covered by some health plans. The program includes a workbook and 4-weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Wednesdays 5-6 PM To register for The Butt Stops Here, call (518) 831-6957. For more information, visit our website at quitsolutions.org McClellan Street Health Center Sleep Center Conference Room, Fourth Floor 600 McClellan Street Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: (518) 831-6957 The Courage to Quit A faith-based smoking cessation group that meets once a week. You can join at any time. It uses elements from The Butt Stops Here Program and sessions are conducted by a mission staff member. Includes cessation materials and four weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Mondays 6:30-7:30p MUST REGISTER: Call (518) 459-2550 City Mission of Schenectady 425 Hamilton Street Schenectady, NY 12301 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Tobacco Treatment - The Butt Stops Here The Virtual Butt Stops Here program is a 7-week tobacco cessation program made possible through a collaboration of several community health partners. Participants will learn about nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapies, stress management and coping techniques, share experiences and goals, and utilize a private, online social support network to aid in their tobacco cessation journey. Unlike a traditional live, in-person series, this series will be run virtually via webinar that participants can log-in to on a smartphone, tablet or computer. All participants will receive program materials, log-in information and updates via email and a participant workbook and CD through the mail. Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518-831-6957 Website:www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualBSH2020 Delaware Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Familie Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. Counties Covered: Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga & Tompkins. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 722-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Karen Maher O'Connor Hospital Call for details regarding THE BUTT STOPS HERE program Bassett Healthcare 460 Andes Rd. Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: (607) 746-0528 Otsego Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Familie Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG The Butt Stops Here Bassett Healthcare Network A.O. Fox Hospital Locations vary; call for more information. Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: (607) 431-5180 Website:https://www.bassett.org Franklin Adirondack Medical Center Works one on one with patients. Lake Colby Drive Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Phone: (518) 897-2274 Website:https://heartnetwork.org/projects/tobacco Rensselaer The Butt Stops Here Seton Health @ St. Mary’s Hospital The program fee is $45 Medicaid participants pay a $20 fee for seven 1-hour sessions with the option of signing up for additional support sessions and is covered by some health plans. The program includes a workbook and 4-weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Tuesdays 6:00-7:00p To register for The Butt Stops Here, call (518) 459-2550. For more information,visit our website at quitsolutions.org 1300 Massachusetts Avenue Troy, NY 12180 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Warren Quit for Life Glens Falls Hospital A free four week quit smoking program led by professionals from the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Call Lisa Haase, RN for more information on this program by calling the phone number listed below. C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-6563 Nicotine Anonymous Glens Falls Hospital Group support and recovery using the 12 step model. Located in Cafeteria A of Glens Falls Hospital. 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-1000 The Butt Stops Here Hudson Headwaters Training Center A free seven week tobacco cessation program. Call Kate Ormsby for more information on this program via the information listed below. Hudson Headwaters Training Center CVS Plaza Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 824-2349 Hamilton Hamilton County Public Health Hamilton County Public Health Please call for cessation information 139 White Birch Lane Indian Lake, NY 12842 Phone: (518) 648-6497 Website:https://heartnetwork.org/projects/tobacco Washington Quit for Life Glens Falls Hospital A free four week quit smoking program led by professionals from the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Call Lisa Haase, RN for more information on this program by calling the phone number listed below. C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-6563 Nicotine Anonymous Glens Falls Hospital Group support and recovery using the 12 step model. Located in Cafeteria A of Glens Falls Hospital. 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-1000 The Butt Stops Here Hudson Headwaters Training Center A free seven week tobacco cessation program. Call Kate Ormsby for more information on this program via the information listed below. Hudson Headwaters Training Center CVS Plaza Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 824-2349 Saratoga Quit for Life Glens Falls Hospital A free four week quit smoking program led by professionals from the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Call Lisa Haase, RN for more information on this program by calling the phone number listed below. C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-6563 Nicotine Anonymous Glens Falls Hospital Group support and recovery using the 12 step model. Located in Cafeteria A of Glens Falls Hospital. 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-1000 The Butt Stops Here Hudson Headwaters Training Center A free seven week tobacco cessation program. Call Kate Ormsby for more information on this program via the information listed below. Hudson Headwaters Training Center CVS Plaza Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 824-2349 Essex Elizabethtown Community Health Center Elizabethtown Community Hospital ECH Tobacco Treatment Specialists: Brianna Holland, Alyson Arnold. Physician Champions: Dr. Michael Celotti (Pediatrician), Dr. Vanessa Desmarais (Primary Care). ECH is a participant in Health Systems for Tobacco Free NY – Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) improvement project. ECH TDT Lead: Amanda Whisher. Must be a patient to receive one-on-one counseling. Support groups and classes open to the community: Contact Liz Terry, Essex County Public Health at ETerry@co.essex.ny.us. Lake Placid Health Center ADK Health ADK Health Tobacco Treatment Specialists: Linda Savarie, Amy Kohanski. ADK Health Physician Champion: Dr. Darci Beiras (Pediatrics). ADK Health is a participant in Health Systems for Tobacco Free NY Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) improvement project. TDT Team Lead (TBA). Must be a patient to receive one-on-one counseling. Support Groups & Classes Open to Community: Contact Liz Terry, Essex County Public Health at ETerry@co.essex.ny.us. 203 Old Military Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 Phone: (518) 523-1717 Clinton CVPH Medical Center Tobacco Treatment Specialist: Elise Rock, RN. Participant in Health Systems for Tobacco Free NY Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) improvement project. TDT Team Lead (TBA). Must be a patient to receive counseling. Pediatric Tobacco Treatment Specialist: Erin McKane, RN. Must be a patient at Plattsburgh Pediatrics, Mountain View Pediatrics, Plattsburgh Primary Care Pediatrics or CVPH Family Medicine to receive care. For more information about support groups and classes open to the community, please contact Ann Morgan at North Country Healthy Heart Network, amorgan@heartnetwork.org or (518) 891-5855. 295 New York Road Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Phone: (518) 891-5855 Capital Region Albany Clinton Columbia Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Greene Hamilton Montgomery Otsego Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Warren Washington Lewis *Tobacco Cessation Program Lewis County Public Health Dept FREE 7785 North State Street Lowville, NY 13367 Phone: (315) 376-5435 Cessation Counseling Gero Consulting Various locations, please call for more information. Phone: 315-250-1305 Broome Smoking Cessation Program - NRT, Classes, Phone VA Hospital Quit Smart classes available for eligible veterans upon referral by their provider. Classes involve four sessions, spanning eight weeks and include follow-up telephone support six months and a year afterwards. 425 Robinson Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 772-9100 Website:http://www1.va.gov/visns/visn02/bh/smoking.cfm Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING 457 State Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 Cessation Programs Cornerstone Family Healthcare 35 Felters Road Binghamton, NY 13903 Phone: 607-201-1200 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information about this program. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Saint Lawrence *Smoking Cessation Program Tobacco Cessation Center of Northern NY Canton-Potsdam Hospital 50 LeRoy Street Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: (315) 261-5436 SPORT. Supporting Peers Options To Resist Tobacco St. Lawrence Health Initiative, Inc. One on one cessation services group cessation on services. Youth Tobacco Cessation 6439 SH 56 PO Box 5069 Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: (315) 261-4760 Fax: (315) 261-4728 Tobacco Cessation Center of Northern New York Call for details Clifton Fine Hospital 12 Oswegatchie Star Lake, NY 13690 Phone: (315) 848-3351 **St. Lawrence County Public Health Referral services, educational programs, self-help packets Call for more details 80 SH 310, Suite 2 Canton, NY 13617 Phone: (187) 723-98969 Cessation Counseling Gero Consulting Various locations, please call for more information. Phone: 315-250-1305 Onondaga Cessation Program Alternative Hypnosis 1 - Year Guarantee of Follow - Up Visits. Updated name and webpage. 6320 Fly Road Suite 114 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: (315) 432-1514 Website:www.alternativehypnosisny.com Tobacco Free for Life, Upstate's smoking and vaping cessation classes Upstate Medical University Hospital Upstate's smoking and vaping cessation classes. Presenter: Theresa, Hankin, RRT, CTTS, coordinator, Upstate Smoking Cessation program Join us for some extra support as you make the transition to a new, healthier, smoke-free you! Learn how to set yourself up for success. Get a personalized quit plan; learn about medications, NYS Smoker’s Quitline, stress management, and relapse prevention. Space limited. Registration required. To register, call (800) 464-8668 and for more information call Theresa at (315) 464-3519. Classes are held at the Main HealthLink site in East Syracuse. See the listing below. HealthLink 6333 Rt 298 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: (800) 464-8668 Alternate Phone: (315) 464-3519 Karen Schwarz, LMHC, NBCCH, CASAC Trance-Formative Services, LLC Contact directly for service information Wellness Therapy Center 731 James Street Ste 223 Syracuse, NY 13203 Phone: (315) 289-6107 American Lung Association \"Freedom From Smoking\" Transitional Services Contact: Melanie Greene (315) 218-0850 420 E. Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 218-0850 Tioga Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Individual Tobacco Cessation Program by Telephone Please contact Nurse Direct at TEAM-ACT The Tobacco Cessation Center Phone: (607) 763-5555 Alternate Phone: (180) 029-58088 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 Chenango Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 722-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program is a prenatal smoking cessation program designed to help women quit so they can have healthier babies. This program helps women quit smoking and stay smoke free after the baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking, and stay tobacco free after the baby is born, will receive $25 vouchers for FREE diapers per month for 6 months. Women who enroll must also take part in 4 prenatal quit smoking sessions, and agree to take a monthly breath test to prove they are tobacco free. New! Your supporting partner may be eligible for free diapers also… if he or she quits with you. Call us to ask us for details. Chenango County Health Department 5 Court Street Norwich, NY 13815 Phone: 607337166 Website:http://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing Cessation Programs Cornerstone Family Healthcare 35 Felters Road Binghamton, NY 13903 Phone: 607-201-1200 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information about this program. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Cortland Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Commit to Quit! Cortland Guthrie Medical Center This 6-week course teaches all the skills necessary to successfully beat the addiction to cigarette smoking. The course, taught by trained smoking cessation specialists, looks at the many components of the smoking habit. A clear and concise plan is developed based on each person’s individual needs. 134 Homer Avenue PO Box 2010 Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: (607) 756-3807 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 Cessation Support Group conducted by Cayuga Center for Healthy Living Cortland YMCA 22 Tompkins St Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: 607-252-3590 Tompkins Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Individual Tobacco Cessation Program by Telephone Please contact Nurse Direct at TEAM-ACT The Tobacco Cessation Center 33-57 Harrison St. Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: (607) 763-5555 Alternate Phone: (180) 029-58088 Cayuga Center for Healthy Living Island Health and Fitness Center 8 smoking cessation classes available at Island Health and Fitness Center- call for detaiThe tobacco cessation program at CCHL can help! Tobacco use is a chronic health condition that often requires repeated attempts to quit. It's a journey that takes time and patience. Research shows that support is important. Our program offers continued support and encouragement to facilitate and maintain a tobacco-free life. At the Cayuga Center for Healthy Living, we offer you options for quitting tobacco: • Individual quit plan: with a referral from your primary care physician you can see a nurse practitioner and tobacco cessation specialist to help you develop an individualized plan to work on cessation. • Stay on the Right Track with the Tobacco Cessation Support Group: This FREE monthly support is for 1) individuals who are thinking about quitting; and 2) anyone working on maintaining a quit. The group helps with relapse prevention and provides you with continuous support. While tobacco cessation is typically not covered by insurance, it is best to check with your health plan regarding coverage of your visit. ls. 310 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607) 252-3590 Nicotine Anonymous CARS Residential Services Unit Meets Thursdays at 7 pm Meetings open to all who seek help 6621 County RT 227 Trumansburg, NY 14886 Phone: (631) 665-0527 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Madison BRiDGES Council on Subst. Abuse -NRT, 1 on 1, Grps Bridges BRiDGES offers smoking cessation services for individuals and groups. Information such as brochures and videos on quitting smoking are available, as well as counselors to help youth and adults. Smoking Cessation Specialists can help individuals interested in quitting smoking develop a plan that will assist them in meeting their goals. BRIDGES also assists individuals who want to quit smokeless tobacco. 112 Ferrier Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 Phone: (315) 697-3947 Cessation Classes Oneida County Health Department Various locations in Rome and Utica. Please call for more information. Phone: 315-798-6400 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Oneida Rome Memorial Hospital 1500 North James St. Rome, NY 13440 Phone: (315) 338-7143 Slocum Dickson Medical Group 1729 Burrstone Road New Hartford, NY 13413 Phone: (315) 798-1503 Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes Oneida County HD and Mohawk Valley Health System Tuesdays, July 7, 14 and 21, 2015 5pm to 6:30pm AC Conference Rooms 1 and 2, St. Luke’s Campus 1656 Champlin Avenue, Utica, NY 13502 For more information or to register, contact Rachel Evans at the Oneida County Health Department at (315) 798-5486 or revans@ocgov.net. St. Luke’s Campus 1656 Champlin Avenue Utica, NY 13502 Phone: (315) 798-5486 Cessation Classes Oneida County Health Department Various locations in Rome and Utica. Please call for more information. Phone: 315-798-6400 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Oswego Susan Calloway Oswego Hospital Smoking Cessation Classes With a Certified Smoking Cessation Instructor The help you need to quit smoking is offered through individual counseling and support. For reservation 315-349-5513 140 W 6th St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 349-5513 Cayuga Donna Carter Auburn Memorial Hospital Provides a free four-week counseling & Cessation Program at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Please contact Donna Carter, RN, MSN at 315-255-7388 or email dcarter@auburnhospital.org 17 Lansing Street Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-7388 Herkimer Cessation Classes Oneida County Health Department Various locations in Rome and Utica. Please call for more information. Phone: 315-798-6400 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Jefferson Cessation Counseling Gero Consulting Various locations, please call for more information. Phone: 315-250-1305 Central Region Broome Cayuga Chenango Cortland Herkimer Jefferson Lewis Madison Oneida Onondaga Oswego Saint Lawrence Tioga Tompkins Suffolk Learn to be Tobacco Free-NRT, Classes,Supp Grps Suffolk County Dept. of Health Suffolk County’s smoking cessation program provides behavior modification and supportive pharmaceuticals to medically eligible participants. All cessation groups and programs are supervised by a nurse practitioner and services are provided to residents at no cost. Program participants also receive personalized follow-up. We support them in discovering the benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle. Classes are held one time per week and are about an hour long. The entire program runs 6 weeks, with a reunion class held a month after the last class. Classes are held at convenient locations throughout Suffolk County. If you are looking to join a group, we will give you the location nearest you or your workplace. Pre-registration is required for all classes. 27 Locations around Suffolk Cty. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Phone: (631) 853-4017 Fax: (631) 853-2958 Quit Smart Program Marie Brannigan RN, CS, NP $200 for three 45 minute individual sessions including an instruction book, hypnosis tape and quit smart cigarette substitute. Will work with an established group--call for fees. 755 Park Ave. Suite 160C Huntington, NY 11743 Phone: (631) 427-7553 Fax: (631) 547-0464 Dr. Paul Tchao Preventive Medical Care PC Call for details Daily patient counseling and medical management M-W, Friday, Saturday 2043 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 Phone: (631) 242-8488 Fax: (631) 274-3505 Nicotine Anonymous Multiple Locations in Suffok County Phone: (631) 665-0527 Putnam *Fresh Start - Classes American Cancer Society Offers programs as needed. Interested clients should call to be added to a list. Once there is enough interest, they will run a Fresh Start program. Putnam Hospital Center 670 Stoneleigh Avenue Carmel, NY 10512 Phone: (845) 628-2003 Fax: (845) 628-9327 AcusStop Dr. Timothy O. Rowe, MD (Acupuncturist) 10 McMahon Place Mahopac, NY 10541 Phone: (845) 621-8502 New York S.O.S. (Stay off Smoking Support Group) Beth Israel Hospital Call for appointment Provides: Group counseling Support group Philips Ambulatory Care Center 10 Union Square East, 4th Floor, Suite 4A-18 New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 844-1349 Smoker's Consultation Service Smoker's Consultation Service Fee for initial visit. Behavioral Modification; hypnosis; one on one support. 16 E. 79th St. & 23 W. 10th St. New York, NY 10021 Phone: (212) 737-0864 **SmokEnders Quit Kit, Community Seminars, Program on CD audio tape available for $125 + $6.00 shipping and handling fee Several Locations - Call for details New York, NY 10001 Phone: (800) 828-4357 Website:www.smokenders.com Free Forever Free Forever - Alice VanCamp Fee depends on if a group or individual sessions 129 East 39th St Apt 2C New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 447-0199 Smoking Cessation Program Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Call for appointment. Initial consult of $400, follow up visit $250 for one-on-one appointments with smoking cessation psychologists. Some insurance plans accepted. Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Charges a fee 641 Lexington Ave. 7th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 610-0507 Fax: (212) 888-2356 Margarita Camche Smoking Cessation Program St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital (St. Luke's Site) Call for appointment. Provides: Individual counseling Cost: Fee of $50 per visit (medicaid and medicare accepted) 1111 Amsterdam Ave at W 114th St New York, NY 10025 Phone: (212) 523-4410 Alternate Phone: (212) 523-5471 Smoking Cessation Program Warren Huberman, PhD sliding scale $100 for follow-up 104 East 40th St. Suite 206 New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 692-9288 Fax: (212) 692-9305 Stop Smoking Program Bellevue Hospital Center Call for appointment. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 462 First Ave. @ 27th Street Ambulatory Care Building, Desk 2C, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 562-4748 Fax: (212) 562-6056 Telephone Support, contact Anne Allen MetroPlus Health Plan (members only) Program offers telephone-based support, offering education, referrals, follow-up support calls and assistance in making smoking-related medical appointments. Referrals are made to the NYS Quitline as well as HHC facilities for eligible members. 160 Water St. New York, NY 10038 Phone: (800) 303-9626 Fax: (212) 908-8721 Acupuncture & Herbs for Smoking Cessation Chelsea Healing $70.00 Follow - Ups. Contact person Lucy Alvarez Open 7 days, by appointment Walk-ins are welcome 216 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 645-6447 Website:http://www.chelseahealing.com/ Smoking Cessation Laura McLarty, CSW yes there is a fee varies 244 5th Ave at 28th St. Suite 8E New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 539-3041 Margarita Camche Smoking Cess Prgm Roosevelt Hospital NRT for people with a prescription Vouchers available, accepts Medicaid & Medicare Individual & Phone Support, Sessions are 30 minutes $50 / visit, or with MC, 11.99 per visit Helps with Behavior Modification and also deasl with medical issues 1000 10th Avenue at 59th Street New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 523-6555 Website:http://www.wehealny.org/services/smokingcessation/ NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Harlem Hospital Center Call for appointment and for hours of other locations in Upper Manhattan. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group Ronald H Brown Pavilion/Ambulatory Care Building 530 W 137th St-3rd Fl, Rm 3090 New York, NY 10037 Phone: (212) 939-8467 Alternate Phone: (212) 939-8222 Smoking Cessation Program Metropolitan Hospital Center Call for appointment. Provides: Telephone counseling Group counseling Support group 1901 First Ave at E 97th St Unite 8 South, Room 8M50 New York, NY 10029 Phone: (212) 423-8248 Alternate Phone: (212) 423-6662 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Gouverneur Healthcare Services Call for appointments. Offers: Individual counseling. 227 Madison Street Room 496 New York, NY 10002 Phone: (212) 238-8070 LGBT SmokeFree Project Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Comm. Ctr. Call for appointment. Sliding scale fee available. Webiste: www.gaycenter.org/health/groups/#smokefree Provides: Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 208 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Phone: (646) 556-9300 Mark Carlin The Hypnosis Center based on service 220 E 54th St Suite1B New York, NY 10022 Phone: (516) 747-7699 Website:peakhypnosis.com Smoking Cessation Program Judith Becker Greenwald SmokeKnowMore 80 East 11th Street Suite 338 New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 979-2505 Smoke Free Smoking Cessation Class Beth Israel Medical Center 221 East 82nd St Suite 2C New York, NY 10028 Phone: (212) 535-5007 Kick The Habit Inc Program utilizes laser therapy along with telephone support and referal to NYS Smokers' Quitline. is geard towards adults and teens( w/ parental consent). One session for 1/2 hours followed by weekly, monthly follow-up free of charge. Times and days: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Fee not covered by insurance, but sliding scale available. 2 Penn Plaza Suite 1500 New York, NY 10121 Phone: (877) 542-5843 Smoke Stoppers Program Beth Israel Medical Center FREE intro, 95.00 per session, 8 sessions (1.5 hours each) over 1 month Nutrition Behavior Modification Available as of May 2008 Karpas Health Information Center 311 First Ave at 18th Street New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 420-4247 Quitting Smoking Support Group NRT Coler-Goldwater Hospital FREE medications Support Group, scheduled according to need. 1 Main Street New York, NY 10044 Phone: (212) 318-4485 Smoking Cessation Program NYU Medical Center Call for appointment Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group Counseling Fee: $100 for initial consult and $300 for 6 additional sessions. 530 First Avenue, HCC Building 9th Fl New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 263-6129 Quit Smoking Program North General Hospital FREE 1 day workshop (3 hours) - scheduled according to interest and need 1879 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10035 Phone: (212) 423-4992 Alternate Phone: (212) 423-4200 QuitSmoke New York Health & Raquet Club Call for appointment. Provides: Online services Telephone counseling Individual counseling Cost: Fee of $150 for 4 weeks of one-on-one counseling sessions. 115 E 57th St 8th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 220-0773 Sydenham Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Wed. 9AM-5PM and Thur 10AM-6PM, 1st Fri of every month 10:30AM-5PM. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support Group Sydenham Health Center 215 W 125th St, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 932-6500 Smoking Cessation Program at the Center for Women Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center 350.00 cost of program 16 East 60 St Suite 30 New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 319-8368 Fresh Start Program Beth Israel Medical Center $95 is for 8 Sessions = 4 weeks (2 nights per week) Services Begin in Spring of 2008 Phillips Ambulatory Care Center 10 Union Square East New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 535-5007 Smoke Free Beth Israel Medical Center 167 E 82nd Street Suite 1A New York, NY 10028 Phone: (212) 535-5007 Nicotine Anonymous Realization Center Meets Saturdays at 12 noon 19 Union Square West @ 15th Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous St. Ignatius Rectory Meets 5:45 pm 980 Park Avenue Between 83rd and 84th Streets New York, NY 10028 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous O'Toole Building Meets Sundays at 7pm Large Conference Room 203 W. 12th St. (use this entrance) New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous Seafarer's International House Meets wednesdays at 8pm 123 E. 15th St. between 3rd Ave. and Irving Place, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Margarita Camche Smoking Cessation Program St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital (Roosevelt Site) Call for appointment. Provides: Individual counseling Cost: Fee of $50 per visit (Medicare and Medicaid accepted). 1000 10th Ave at W 59th St New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 523-6056 Alternate Phone: (212) 523-5471 Nicotine Anonymous Gay Men's Health Center Meets mondays at 6:15 pm Room 900 Geffen pav'n 119 W. 24th St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous Holy Name Rectory Thursdays 7:30 pm Saturdays 12:30 pm Downstairs 207 W. 96th St. Between Broadway and Amsterdam New York, NY 10025 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org A Better Alternative Outpaient program. program consists of 3 sessions/45min each. Client specific plans are created. Treatment can include behavior therapy and hypnosis. Referrals for medication and/or nicotine replacement when appropriate. Fee is per session but there is a sliding scale. Appointment only 211 East 43rd Street Suite 1005 New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 860-3800 Fax: (212) 867-1555 Website:http://www.abetteralternative.com Columbia University Behavioral Medicine Smoking Cessation Program Please call for details Columbia University Medical Center 1150 St. Nicholas Avenue, Suite 1-121 New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 851-5598 Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surg Tobacco Cessation Clinic Support: Individual Fee: $75 per session Language: Spanish, English, translator is available in hospital What's Offered: Clinic is every Wednesday from 9am-4pm 622 West 168th St. 8th Floor New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 305-9054 New York Presbyterian Hospital AIM Practice Cessation Clinic Call for details. (212) 305-6354 622 West 168th Street New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 305-6354 NYU - Nursing Faculty Practice Call for details. (212) 998-9420 345 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 Phone: (212) 998-9420 Drew Hamilton Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Friday of every month 10:30-5pm. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 2968 W Frederick Douglas BLVD New York, NY 10030 Phone: (212) 939-8950 Grant Houses Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Last Friday of every month 9AM-5PM. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 3170 Broadway between 124th and 125th St New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 678-8420 Lenox Ave Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 115 W 116th St New York, NY 10026 Phone: (212) 961-5740 Dykman Family Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Tuesdays 11AM-7PM Additional phone number: 212-544-2012. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 175 Nagle Ave (corner of 200th St) New York, NY 10034 Phone: (212) 544-2001 Alternate Phone: (212) 544-2008 Freedom From Smoking - Women's Heart NY Continuum Cardiovascular Centers of New York We are proud to present our spring Smoking Cessation Program… Mondays April 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th Wednesdays May 1st and 29th 5:30pm-7:30pm Beth Israel Medical Center, Phillips Ambulatory Care If paying by check, please provide two checks (second check will be returned on May 29th). Checks are to be written to “Beth Israel Medical Center. Call or email: sparton@chpnet.org Contact: Sarah Parton (877) 966-3600 www.womensheartny.com Beth Isreal Medical Center - 10 Union Sq E 2nd Floor Friedman Conference Center, Room 2 New York, NY 10003 Phone: (877) 966-3600 Alternate Phone: (212) 636-1256 Smoking Cessation Service NYU Langone Medical Center Call for appointment. 160 East 34th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 731-5767 NYU Hospitals Center Smokers’ Quitline NYU Hospitals Center Call for local referrals and services in NYC area. 530 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: 1855 Alternate Phone: (185) 569-87848 Richmond American Cancer Society - Referrals Contact: Laila Modzelewski Provides telephone numbers to local cessation programs in Staten Island. Refers clients to Quitline and Nicotine Anonymous. 173 Old Town Rd Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: (718) 987-8872 Fax: (718) 351-0361 Website:www.cancer.org Tobacco Cessation Initiative Staten Island University Hospital Call for appointment. Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling www.siuh.edu Nalitt Cancer Center 256 C Mason Ave, 3rd Fl Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: (718) 226-6951 Nicotine Anonymous Staten Island/Huguenot Meets Thursdays at 8 pm 5501 Amboy Rd. Staten Island, NY 10312 Phone: (631) 665-0527 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org/ Nancy Sayegh-Rooney RN Richmond University Medical Center 3 week course starting on January 18th , 25th and February 1st from 6pm -7:30pm at Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue, Staten Island New York 10310 “ Keep Your New Year’s Resolution – We can help” in the Allen Weissglass Pavilion located off the main lobby. I am the Lung Nurse Navigator for the lung screening program. I have been certified in tobacco treatment specialist by Rutgers s University. 355 Bard Ave Staten Island, NY 10310 Phone: (718) 818-2391 Bronx NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Jacobi Medical Center ■Smoking Cessation Program The Smoking Cessation Program is designed to help individuals quit smoking. The program offers individual and group counseling, including a six-week program. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist you in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH AND GUM) are based on your complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire. Social support is available as part of your treatment and is an important component in helping to secure social support in your daily life. Location: 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building #1, Room 4W2 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Age: 18 years and older Telephone Number: 718-918-3907 1400 Pelham Pkwy South Nurses Residence, BLDG 1Room 4W2 Bronx, NY 10461 Phone: (718) 918-3907 Alternate Phone: (718) 918-3784 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm - NRT, Classes, 1 on 1 Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Call for appointment. Offers: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 234 East 149th Street Room 10C-78 Bronx, NY 10451 Phone: (718) 579-4934 Alternate Phone: (718) 579-4912 Fax: (718) 579-4860 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm - NRT, Classes Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center Call for appointment. Phone number directs client to Lincoln Hospital. Counselor available on Tuesdays. Offers: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling. Wellness Pavilion 1225 Gerard Avenue, Rm 1D Bronx, NY 10452 Phone: (718) 579-4934 Alternate Phone: (718) 579-4912 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm North Central Bronx Hospital ■Smoking Cessation Program The Smoking Cessation Program is designed to help individuals quit smoking. The program offers individual and group counseling, including a six-week program. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist you in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH and GUM) are based on your complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire. Social support is available as part of your treatment and is an important component in helping to secure social support in your daily life. Location: 3424 Kossuth Ave. Room 13A29, Bronx, NY 10467 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Age: 18 years and older Telephone Number: 718-918-3907 3424 Kossuth Ave. Rm 13A-29 Bronx, NY 10467 Phone: (718) 918-3907 Alternate Phone: (718) 918-3784 Website:https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/jacobi/our-s NYC HHC Cessation Prgm - NRT, Classes Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnositic & Treatment Center Call for appointment.Phone number directs client to Lincoln Hospital. Offers: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 545 East 142nd St. 1st Floor (WIC area, next to pharmacy) Bronx, NY 10454 Phone: (718) 579-4934 Alternate Phone: (718) 579-4912 Be Smart- Quit Smoking Program Albert Einstein College of Medicine BE BOLD, QUIT SMOKING! This 8-week group program offered periodically throughout the year was designed by a health psychologist based on the state-of-the-art evidence in smoking cessation to help you reach your goal of smoke-free living. This group is offered both in English and Spanish and is available to anyone who is trying to quit or has already quit and thinks they might need some support. In the group you will learn and practice techniques to manage stress and triggers, learn tools to conquer urges and temptations and learn about nicotine replacement therapies and medications to help you quit HRS 12:30-2:00pm(1.5 hrs). Support ONLY NO NRT AVAILABLE. Meetings several times per year- call for date.s. 1300 Morris Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 Phone: (718) 430-2697 Website:https://www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/cancer/support Nassau Center for Tobacco Control - Specialized Support North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Available to anyone; most often serves Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties. Offers FREE classes. Look at website (http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=587&oTopID=587&PLinkID=558) for full details. Offers quit smoking classes, follow-up classes, stop smoking groups for law enforcement/military personnel and their families, stop smoking groups for cancer survivors, stop smoking groups for mentally disabled adults, stop spit tobacco groups, and on-site corporate in-services. Customized, individual quit programs available, email motivation, and hypnosis available. 225 Community Drive, S. Entrance Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 466-1980 Fax: (516) 466-1954 Smoking 101/Educational/Emotional Support Winthrop Hospital Learn how to \"kick the habit\" at a stop smoking support group. Those attending will learn about the availability of all nicotine replacement products and aids. Information about Winthrop's four-week Behavior Modification Program and Hypnosis will be provided. Facilitated by Mara Bernstein, Licensed Respiratory Therapist. 222 Station Plaza North Suite 400 Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: (516) 663-2579 Stop Smoking Clinic - FREE CLASSES St. Francis Hospital American Lung Association \"Freedom from Smoking\" Program- FREE CLASSES Email: catherine.kenyon@chsli.org 101 Northern Blvd DeMatteis Center Greenvale, NY 11548 Phone: (516) 629-2013 Fax: (516) 629-2141 Center for Tobacco Control - Specialized Support North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Available to anyone; most often serves Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties. Offers FREE classes, but participants must pay for NRT. Look at website (http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=587&oTopID=587&PLinkID=558) for full details. Offers quit smoking classes, follow-up classes, stop smoking groups for law enforcement/military personnel and their families, stop smoking groups for cancer survivors, stop smoking groups for mentally disabled adults, stop spit tobacco groups, and on-site corporate in-services. Customized, individual quit programs available, email motivation, and hypnosis available. 225 Community Drive, S. Entrance Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 466-1980 Fax: (516) 466-1954 Northwell Health Center for Tobacco Control Northwell Health Center for Tobacco Control FREE NRT(Nicotine Replacement Therapy) TO MEDICAID ALL PARTICIPANTS. Other participants pay $75.00 upfront for an entire 1 year supply of NRT ( nicotine replacement therapy). A receipt will be issued at end of course to Insurance for POSSIBLE reimbursement. Program runs every 5 weeks, 1 hour sessions. Open to everyone. 2 locations offered Nassau and Suffolk. 225 Community Drive, S. Entrance Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 466-1980 Fax: (516) 466-1954 Website:http://www.northwell.edu/quitsmoking QuitSmart: Dr. Dino Del Gaudio Psychologist offers group and individual programs, mainly with hypnosis. Fees are adjusted for a sliding scale, some insurances are accepted. Individual fee for 3 session workshop is $125.00. Groups fee may be reduced. Traditional business hurs of operation (Monday through Friday, 9-5) but also works with physicians to accomodate the needs of patients. 28 Davison Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 Phone: (516) 603-6918 Nicotine Anonymous Multiple Locations in Nassau County Phone: (631) 665-0527 South Nassau Communities Hopital Smoking Cessation South Nassau Communities Hopital $50…returned if all 5 classes are attended 5 different days of week 1 ½ hours evening classes One Healthy Way Dept of Community Medicine Oceanside, NY 11572 Phone: (516) 377-5333 Fax: (516) 377-5335 Queens NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Elmhurst Hospital Center Smoking Cessation Trying to quit smoking? We have a program that can help you kick the habit. Are you trying to quit smoking but don’t think you can do it alone? Have you tried to quit before and are you afraid to try again? You are in luck! NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has a free program that can help you. All you need is the desire to stop smoking and we will take you the rest of the way. Enrollment is fast and easy. We offer a unique “30-minutes-to-treatment” initiative for new patients. As soon as you come through our doors, the program begins. WALK–INS ARE WELCOME. NO APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Where: Room A1-25, 1st Floor, Main Building When: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM Free nicotine patches and gum are provided. For more information, please call 718.334.2550. 7901 Broadway Room A1-25 Elmhurst, NY 11373 Phone: (718) 334-2550 Smoking Cessation Clinic Facilitators New York Hospital Queens contact: Shari Ferrari, RN 718-661-8820 56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 670-1211 Smoking Cessation Program FLUSHING HOSPITAL About the Program Participate in a series of sessions facilitated by trained professionals in a small-group setting. Learn how to overcome your addiction to tobacco and enjoy the benefits of better health in a fun and interactive environment. Receive personalized attention as well as the support from group members who are experiencing this journey with you. Lifestyle changes to help you quit Medicines that can help you stop smoking Developing a new self-image Managing stress Avoiding weight gain Staying smoke-free for good workbooks and informative materials will be provided. Program Benefits: Smokers will be able to identify the mental, physical and social aspects of smoking. Participants are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who quit on their own. Up to 60% of people quit by the end of the program. Classes are forming. For more information or to register, call: 718 206 8494 4500 PARSONS BLVD FLUSHING, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 206-8494 Alternate Phone: (718) 670-3042 Website:https://www.flushinghospital.org/smoking-cessation Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Smoking Cessation Program Jamaica Hospital Wants to Help You Quit Smoking Enroll Today! The journey to quit smoking can be difficult, but you do not have to do it alone. Jamaica Hospital’s smoking cessation team wants to help you develop a plan leading to your “quit day”. Jamaica Hospital’s Medical Home Department has partnered with the American Lung Association to bring you Freedom from Smoking, a comprehensive and successful group-based smoking cessation program. About the Program Participate in a series of sessions facilitated by trained professionals in a small-group setting. Learn how to overcome your addiction to tobacco and enjoy the benefits of better health in a fun and interactive environment. Receive personalized attention as well as the support from group members who are experiencing this journey with you. Topics Include: Preparing for the day you quit Lifestyle changes to help you quit Medicines that can help you stop smoking Developing a new self-image Managing Stress Avoiding weight gain Staying smoke-free for good Workbooks and informative materials will be provided. Program Benefits Smokers will be able to identify the mental, physical and social aspects of smoking. Participants are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who quit on their own. Up to 60% of people quit by the end of the program. Classes are forming. For more information or to register, call: 718-206-8494 8900 Van Wyck Espy Jamaica, NY 11418 Phone: (718) 206-8494 Website:https://jamaicahospital.org/ Rockland Put it Out Rockland-NRT, Class, Supp Grp, 1on1 Rockland County DOH, Bldg. J \"Put It Out Rockland\" is a \"model practice\" smoking cessation program. PIOR Group Program runs 3 x's a year (Winter, Fall, Spring) is a series of 10 sessions over 8 weeks. PIOR One-on-One is an individualized quit smoking program that meets at the DOH in Pomona, Bldg. J and is scheduled on Wednesdays (currently). Appointments are in 1/2 hr increments from 2:00 to 5:30, meet every other week for 6 weeks. Call 845- 364-2633 to register for classes or individual treatment, or visit www.putitoutrockland.com for more information. 50 Sanatorium Road Building J Pomona, NY 10970 Phone: (845) 364-2651 Fax: (845) 364-3837 Website:www.putitoutrockland.com Stop Smoking Program - Acupuncture Nyack Integrated Med Services May be covered by health insurance. $475/session. Multiple sessions are required. Package deals available. Nyack, NY 10960 Phone: (212) 585-4430 Website:https://www.ahcenter.com Nicotine Anonymous Fellowship of Reconciliation Meets Mondays at 7 pm 521 N. Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 Phone: (631) 665-0527 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Kings Smoking Cessation Support Group SUNY Downstate Medical Center Call for appointment. Offers individual counseling Group counseling Wednesdays (1:00 PM-4:00 PM): Suite C 470 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: (718) 270-7673 Alternate Phone: (718) 270-3739 Fax: (718) 270-8175 Smoking Cessation Group Kings County Hospital WALK IN M-F 9am-3pm. Provides: Free PATCH/GUM/LOZENGES Individual counseling Group counseling Support group meets every Wednesday at 10:30AM 451 Clarkson Ave E-Bldg, 7th FL RM E67 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: (718) 245-7848 Alternate Phone: (718) 245-2782 Fax: (718) 245-2785 Website:https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/kingscounty/ *NYC HHC Cessation Pgm Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center Call for appointment or to set up a presentation to community or faith-based organizations. Services provided in English or Spanish. Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 760 Broadway 9th Floor; Room 9B219 Brooklyn, NY 11206 Phone: (718) 630-3256 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Coney Island Hospital Call for appointment. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Group counseling Support group 2601 Ocean Parkway Rm 4N38 Brooklyn, NY 11235 Phone: (718) 616-5039 Alternate Phone: (718) 616-5044 Fax: (718) 616-5314 Smoking Cessation Clinic The Brooklyn Hospital Center Pharmacist-managed smoking cessation clinic. Offers counseling, materials, and medications through an on-site doctor. Thursday afternoons, 1-5pm. Walk-in or appointment. Covered by insurance. MEDICAID welcome. 121 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 250-8425 Website:http://www.tbh.org/news/2005%20news/N-2005-New%20H Breathfree Brooklyn (Asthma Program) The Brooklyn Hospital Center Pharmacist-managed smoking cessation clinic. Offers counseling, materials, and medications through an on-site doctor. Tuesday afternoons, 1-5pm. Appointment or walk-in. Covered by most insurance companies, not medicaid. 240 Willoughby St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 250-6100 Website:http://www.tbh.org/news/2005%20news/N-2005-New%20H Smoking Cessation Program Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Offers: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 100 N Portland Ave Annex Building, Room 205 Brooklyn, NY 11205 Phone: (718) 260-7756 Smoking Cessation Program East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Support Group 2094 Pitkin Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207 Phone: (718) 240-0514 Fax: (718) 240-0601 American Lung Association \"Freedom From Smoking\" ALA Contact: Tatiana Melero (718)780-5614 NY Methodist Hospital 506 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: (718) 780-5614 Sullivan *Smoking Cessation Program - NRT, Classes, 1 on 1 Sullivan County Public Health Services One on one counseling, classes and patches available free of charge. 50 Community Lane Liberty, NY 12754 Phone: (845) 292-5910 Pamela J. Lundgren, MA, LMHC Riverside Counseling Service 8 week Smoking Cessation group (1 hour) 1 initial individula session required for entry to group Sliding Scale Fee Use of Quitline encouraged 3 Bridge Street PO Box 45 Callicoon, NY 12723 Phone: (845) 887-4914 Therapist Gloria Lorentzen LCSW-R LMFT Highland Counseling Services Offers outpatient services to individuals, families, couples and groups of all ages, utilizing Behavior Modification, cognitive therapy, solution focused therapy modalities. We do not provide smoking cessation aids. We do offer coping skills and relaxation skills such as meditation, creative imagery, and other useful and positive coping skills to help smokers. 585 State Route 55 P.O. Box 265 Eldred, NY 12732 Phone: (845) 699-8036 Therapist Dennis Moran LCSW CASAC Highland Counseling Services Offers outpatient services to individuals, families, couples and groups of all ages, utilizing Behavior Modification, cognitive therapy, solution focused therapy modalities. We do not provide smoking cessation aids. We do offer coping skills and relaxation skills such as meditation, creative imagery, and other useful and positive coping skills to help smokers. 585 State Route 55 P.O. Box 265 Eldred, NY 12732 Phone: (845) 699-8036 Orange Stop Smoking Cessation Program Crystal Run Healthcare For affiliated individual or their family members only. 7 Week, 1 hour a week, adult tobacco cessation education, behavior modification class 75 Crystal Run Road Suite 200 Phone: (845) 703-6999 Fran Medina, RN, BSN -Individual & Group Therapy Certified Tobacco Specialist Grant from Orange County DOH - No Fee. Program does not provide cost of NRT. Call for group schedule, Individual sessions-various locations 6 week program. Comprehensive program combining holistic approaches with the use of NRT (patches, gum, inhalers, Zyban, Chantix, etc.). Includes discussion about quit date setting, cognitive strategies, stress resiliency techniques, guided imagery, holistic approaches, relapse prevention, etc. Participants quit during the third week of the program allowing five weeks of support. . Group: Place-Mt. Alverno Center Maple Ave Warwick, NY Program geared toward Stress Resilency techniques and Medication-NRT's Aromatherapy Emotional freedom Technique Group sessions - St. Anthony's Hospital Individual counseling - various locations Warwick, NY 10990 Phone: (845) 258-8199 Alternate Phone: (845) 986-9268 Nicotine Anonymous Richard C. Ward Addiction Treatment Center Fridays at 6:30pm or Mondays at 8pm. No fee. 117 Seward Avenue www.nicotine-anonymous.org Phone: (631) 665-0527 Alternate Phone: (845) 246-3740 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org **Smoking Cessation Classes - NRT Bon Secours Community Hospital FREE. Classes offered regularly and meet once per week. Four classes per session. 160 E. Main St. 3rd Floor Conference Room Port Jervis, NY 12771 Phone: (845) 858-7174 Alternate Phone: (845) 858-7168 Website:www.bonsecourscommunityhosp.org **Smoking Cessation Classes St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Classes are offered for FREE when there are enough participants. They keep a list of people who are interested at all times. 70 Dubois Street Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: (845) 568-2380 Website:www.stlukescornwallhospital.org Acupuncture Clinic $60/session. Multiple sessions required. 225 Dolson Avenue Suite 402 Middletown, NY 10940 Phone: (845) 344-1110 Fax: (845) 344-1833 Acupuncture Steve Hamel Acupuncture The initial visit costs $120, but Chinese herbs are used which add $25. One follow-up session is typically required costing $80, for a total of $225. The program yields a success rate of roughly 80%. 61 Highland Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 Phone: (845) 344-2287 Fax: (845) 344-2286 Ulster Butt Kickers Program Daniel Siegel CSWR, CASAC, SAP Smoking Cessation Classes 44 Main Street Phone: (845) 340-0881 Ulster Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Stone Flower Mountain Health Associates 1310 Route 28 PO Box 300 West Hurley, NY 12491 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture New Paltz Acupuncture Peter Lickenstein 7 Prospect Street Phone: (845) 256-0212 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Saugerties Wellness Center Ravi Ramaswami 854 Route 212 Phone: (845) 246-2804 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Acupuncture Health Plus Alex Shafran 65 Albany Avenue Phone: (845) 339-4492 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Acupuncture Health Care 108 Main Street New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (845) 255-7178 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture John Lichenstein, MD 6743 Route 209 Phone: (845) 626-5500 *Nicotine Anonymous Nicotine Anonymous please visit: www.nicotine-anonymous.org for additional meeting information Meetings occur EVERY Wednesdays at 7 PM Nicotine Anonymous (\"NicA\") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine. Education Building of Reformed Church 92 Huguenot St/ RM2 New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (845) 687-7892 Website:https://nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous 2nd Location Contact: Robyn R https://nicotine-anonymous.org Meeting Every Wednesday 12:00 -1:00pm. Nicotine Anonymous (\"NicA\") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine. https://www.nymainica.org/ State University of New Paltz Van Den Berg Hall-Rm 106 New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (845) 464-4002 Website:https://nicotine-anonymous.org Dutchess The Cancer Center At St. Francis Hospital Low Cost Lung Cancer Screening: CAT Scan & Consult Additional: Low-Cost Lung Cancer Screening The Thoracic Center at St. Francis is offering low-cost lung cancer screening for high risk individuals (current/former smokers). If you meet eligibility requirements, you’ll pay a discounted fee for the screening. Included in the program are the CAT Scan, a follow up medical consultation and free information. Early detection is crucial for planning medical care. Call to see if you qualify. Fee: $150.00 Thoracic Center at Saint Francis Hospital 1 Webster Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1365 Phone: (845) 483-5997 Butt Stops here! Council on Addiction Prevention & Education We offer the Butt Stops Here smoking cessation program. We have multiple facilitators on staff. Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County. www.capedc.org 807 Route 52 Rm 28 Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: (845) 765-8301 Westchester Sara Oppenheim-Somerville Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester Telephone counseling Periodic workshops for smoking cessation Call Sara for an appointment 360 Mamaroneck Avenue West Harrison, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 682-1480 Sara Oppenheim-Somerville Smoking Cessation (Hypnosis) Please call to schedule an appointment with Sara Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 862-2354 Metro Region Bronx Dutchess Kings Nassau New York Orange Otsego Putnam Queens Richmond Rockland Suffolk Sullivan Ulster Westchester Schuyler Adult Cessation Program Schuyler County Public Health and Nursing Services 7 one hour classes held over 6 weeks. Weeks one and two are used to explore habit of smoking and perceptions of tobacco use, week three is quit date. class is run by registered nurse trained in cessation. call for dates and time. 106 South Perry Street Millcreek Center Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: (607) 535-8140 Fax: (607) 535-8157 Allegany PCAP/ MOMS *** Jones Memorial Hospital no answer 191 N. Main Street Room 239 Wellsville, NY 14895 Phone: (585) 596-4017 Fax: (585) 593-64036 Smoking Cessation Classes - NRT, Classes, 1 on 1 Allegany Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse FREE classes offered for groups or individuals. 3084 Trapping Brook Rd. Wellsville, NY 14895 Phone: (585) 593-1920 Fax: (585) 593-7687 Genesee *Quit Smart Program VA Medical Center Co-pay for certain veterans and also available for spouses & family members 222 Richmond Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: (716) 862-8584 Fax: (716) 862-7329 Erie Quit Smart Program Veterans Administration Med Ctr Veterans and Employees only 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Phone: (716) 862-3117 Fax: (716) 862-7329 Beverly Lewis Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. Please call for more details. 34 Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Phone: (716) 986-9199 Fax: (716) 898-5443 QUIT (Quitting Using Integrative Treatment) Pyschological Services Center Cost $65 for a 7-session group format program lasting three weeks (Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm on UB's North campus, as well as the Friday of Week 2) Does not accept insurance, and NRT is not supplied. 168 Park Hall UB's North Campus Amherst, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-3697 Smoking Cessation Program Windsong Radiology Class size is limited Next session beginning January 2017 7 weeks with 8 sessions To register, contact Tracey/Maureen at 631-2500 ext. 2183. 55 Spindrift (main door) Williamsville, NY 14221 Phone: (716) 631-2500 Cessation Classes Windsong Radiology Group Free classes are being held: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 Topics covered: Dangers of tobacco, benefits of quitting, planning a quit date and attempt, strategies for quitting, overcoming nicotine withdrawal, learning about medication options, behavioral coping skills, changing habits/behaviors, stress reduction techniques, managing roadblocks and obstacles, reframing thoughts. Email: gfedele@windsongradiology.com 55 Spindrift Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 Phone: (716) 631-2500 Monroe I Wanna Quit Butt-Emotional Freedom Technique-EFT Life Script Counseling Service Fee Varies. 500 Helendale Rd Suite 110 Rochester, NY 14609 Phone: (585) 704-0376 Fax: (585) 654-8152 Website:www.lifescriptcounseling.com Mary Sanderson Living Smoke Free Sliding scale- program provides one on one support, help with planning and strategies to to stay smoke-free. Provides ongoing support and encouragement. Provides information on stop smoking medications. 16 North Goodman St. Suite 227 Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: (585) 820-2379 American Lung Association \"Freedom From Smoking\" ALA Contact: Jan Carges (585) 368-4533 Unity Health Pulmonary Medicine 2655 Ridgeway Avenue Rochester, NY 14626 Phone: (585) 368-4533 BABY & ME Tobacco Free YourCare Health Plan BABY & ME Tobacco Free YourCare Health Plan Rochester, NY (844) 337 – 7144 / triage@yourcarehealthplan.com This is a Monroe County home visiting program. 16 W Main St Rochester, NY 14614 Phone: 844337714 Rochester Regional Pulminary-Freedom From Smoking Rochester Regional Pulmonary Time is 5pm to 6:30pm the cost is $60 (It is a cash payment only). Dates for the 2020 Spring Session: Tuesday March 24th, Wednesday April 1st, Tuesday April 7th, Tuesday April 14th, Thursday April 16th, Tuesday April 21st Tuesday April 28th, Tuesday May 5th Topics Include: Medication that can help you stop smoking Lifestyle changes that make quitting easier Preparing for Quit Day Managing stress Avoiding weight gain Developing a new self-image Staying smoke-free for good 1561 Long Pond Road Suite 408 Rochester, NY 14626 Phone: (585) 368-4657 Alternate Phone: (585) 368-4532 Chautauqua The WCA Hospital Tobacco Free Moms Cessation Progr WCA Hospital Wellness Program One to one Behavior Modification Counceling for Tobacco Cessation. 207 Foote Ave. PO Box 840 Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716) 664-8677 Fax: (716) 664-8609 Tobacco Cessation Program WCA Hospital WCA Wellness Program Provides one-on-one and groups support. Classes are available throughout the year. Refers to Quitline for NRT 207 Foote Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716) 664-8677 Fax: (716) 664-8609 Website:www.wcahospital.org Smoking Cessation Classes Brooks Memorial Hospital One-on-one sessions following the \"Beat the Pack' curriculum. Call for details. 529 Central Ave Dunkirk, NY 14048 Phone: (716) 363-7293 Niagara *Smoking Cessation Program - Classes Mount St. Mary's Hospital Offers smoking cessation sessions five times per year at various times of the year. Call (716) 298-2145 for information/registration for sessions 5300 Military Road Lewiston, NY 14092 Phone: (716) 298-2145 Alternate Phone: (716) 298-3030 Smoking Cessation Class Niagara Wellness Connection Center Free class. Meets every Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. 621 10th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14302 Phone: (716) 278-4820 Website:http://nfmmc.org/ Wayne WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Wayne County Public Health The cessation course taught by Ryan Mulhern at Wayne County Public Health. Individual counseling 1 hr sessions Neighboring counties: Monroe/Ontario/Seneca/Cayuga/Yates. Yes Nrt is available, starting with 2 wks up to 6 months. PATCH, GUM AND LOZENGES. EMAIL: RMULHERN@CO.WAYNE.NY.US 1519 Nye Road Suite 200 Lyons, NY 14489 Phone: (315) 946-5749 Website:https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/index.php/publichealth/tobacco-prevention-program/ Yates Smoking Cessation Kathy Swarthout $10 registration fee, refundable upon completion of program. Group of 2 or more needed for coaching. 4 neighboring counties: Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Schuyler. No NRT available (coaching only). PT will have to get doctor or clinic approval. Call for dates and times and fee. EMAIL:KSWARTHOUT@YATESCOUNTY.ORG Yates County Public Health and Nursing Services 417 Liberty St. Suite 2021 Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone: (315) 536-5160 Alternate Phone: (866) 212-5160 Livingston Freedom from Smoking Noyes Memorial Hospital 111 Clara Barton St. Conference Room B, Lower level Phone: (585) 335-4327 Alternate Phone: (585) 335-4355 Ontario The Springs Department of Clifton Springs Hospital SCC Please call for information Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic 2 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Phone: (315) 462-0390 Cattaraugus Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Classes Fresh StartSmoking Cessation Classes and Support Groups, will again be offered at no cost on Tuesday evenings at 6 PM at Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Avenue, Olean (next to Medical Group complex). For more information, call 716-372-1579. Christ United Methodist Church 633 Linwood Avenue Phone: (716) 372-1579 Western Region Allegany Cattaraugus Chautauqua Chemung Erie Genesee Livingston Monroe Niagara Ontario Orleans Schuyler Seneca Steuben Wayne Wyoming Yates NYS Regions Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington Capital Region Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, Tompkins Central Region Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester Metro Region Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates Western Region Statewide The Virtual Butt Stops Here Program The Virtual Butt Stops Here program is a 7-week tobacco cessation program made possible through a collaboration of several community health partners. Participants will learn about nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapies, stress management and coping techniques, share experiences and goals, and utilize a private, online social support network to aid in their tobacco cessation journey. Learn more More for you – Talking with your doctor Mental health and quitting Chronic conditions Last updated 4/28/2020 3:15 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Local ResourcesHelp is around the corner Looking for a local program to help you quit? Select your region from the list below to find a program near you! Programs in this area are unavailable at this time. Be sure to check out other local resources in your area by selecting a nearby region below. Montgomery The Butt Stops Here - Classes St. Mary's Hospital at Amsterdam Free. 7 session, 6-week program. Each session is an hour. 427 Guy Park Avenue Community Education Department Amsterdam, NY 12010 Phone: (518) 841-7448 Fax: (518) 841-7106 Fulton The Butt Stops Here, Freedom From Smoking Nathan Littauer Hospital $20 refunded if attend all classes, 1:1 telephone counseling available free The Butt Stops Here and Freedom from Smoking 7 or 8 sessions Call for dates and times Healthlink Littauer 213 Harrison Street Ext. Johnstown, NY 12095 Phone: (518) 736-1120 Fax: (518) 762-5723 Website:scridland@nlh.org Albany *QuitSmart - *** Stratton VA Medical Center For Veteran's enrollment in VA Programs only. There may be a co-pay $15.00 for class depends on veteran coverage, co-pay for material for non-veterans. 113 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Phone: (518) 626-5339 Fax: (518) 626-5407 The Butt Stops Here Center for Smoking Cessation The program fee is $45 Medicaid participants pay a $20 fee for seven 1-hour sessions with the option of signing up for additional support sessions and is covered by some health plans. The program includes a workbook and 4-weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Tuesdays 6:00-7:00p To Register at St. Mary's Hospital call 518-268-5727 To Register at St. Peter's Hospital call 518-525-1827 St. Peter's Cancer Center 317 So. Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12205 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Fax: (518) 459-2633 Website:http://www.quitsolutions.org Nicotine Anonymous Meetings held Thursdays at 7:30 pm The Bethany Reformed Church 760 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 Phone: (518) 368-6210 The Courage to Quit A faith-based smoking cessation group that meets once a week. You can join at any time. It uses elements from The Butt Stops Here Program and sessions are conducted by a mission staff member. Includes cessation materials and four weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Every Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm MUST REGISTER: Call (518) 459-2550 Capital City Rescue Mission 259 So. Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Schenectady Tobacco Treatment - The Butt Stops Here Ellis Medicine The program fee is $45 Medicaid participants pay a $20 fee for seven 1-hour sessions with the option of signing up for additional support sessions and is covered by some health plans. The program includes a workbook and 4-weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Wednesdays 5-6 PM To register for The Butt Stops Here, call (518) 831-6957. For more information, visit our website at quitsolutions.org McClellan Street Health Center Sleep Center Conference Room, Fourth Floor 600 McClellan Street Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: (518) 831-6957 The Courage to Quit A faith-based smoking cessation group that meets once a week. You can join at any time. It uses elements from The Butt Stops Here Program and sessions are conducted by a mission staff member. Includes cessation materials and four weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Mondays 6:30-7:30p MUST REGISTER: Call (518) 459-2550 City Mission of Schenectady 425 Hamilton Street Schenectady, NY 12301 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Tobacco Treatment - The Butt Stops Here The Virtual Butt Stops Here program is a 7-week tobacco cessation program made possible through a collaboration of several community health partners. Participants will learn about nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapies, stress management and coping techniques, share experiences and goals, and utilize a private, online social support network to aid in their tobacco cessation journey. Unlike a traditional live, in-person series, this series will be run virtually via webinar that participants can log-in to on a smartphone, tablet or computer. All participants will receive program materials, log-in information and updates via email and a participant workbook and CD through the mail. Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 518-831-6957 Website:www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualBSH2020 Delaware Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Familie Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. Counties Covered: Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga & Tompkins. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 722-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Karen Maher O'Connor Hospital Call for details regarding THE BUTT STOPS HERE program Bassett Healthcare 460 Andes Rd. Delhi, NY 13753 Phone: (607) 746-0528 Otsego Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Familie Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG The Butt Stops Here Bassett Healthcare Network A.O. Fox Hospital Locations vary; call for more information. Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: (607) 431-5180 Website:https://www.bassett.org Franklin Adirondack Medical Center Works one on one with patients. Lake Colby Drive Saranac Lake, NY 12983 Phone: (518) 897-2274 Website:https://heartnetwork.org/projects/tobacco Rensselaer The Butt Stops Here Seton Health @ St. Mary’s Hospital The program fee is $45 Medicaid participants pay a $20 fee for seven 1-hour sessions with the option of signing up for additional support sessions and is covered by some health plans. The program includes a workbook and 4-weeks of nicotine patches or gum. Tuesdays 6:00-7:00p To register for The Butt Stops Here, call (518) 459-2550. For more information,visit our website at quitsolutions.org 1300 Massachusetts Avenue Troy, NY 12180 Phone: (518) 459-2550 Warren Quit for Life Glens Falls Hospital A free four week quit smoking program led by professionals from the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Call Lisa Haase, RN for more information on this program by calling the phone number listed below. C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-6563 Nicotine Anonymous Glens Falls Hospital Group support and recovery using the 12 step model. Located in Cafeteria A of Glens Falls Hospital. 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-1000 The Butt Stops Here Hudson Headwaters Training Center A free seven week tobacco cessation program. Call Kate Ormsby for more information on this program via the information listed below. Hudson Headwaters Training Center CVS Plaza Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 824-2349 Hamilton Hamilton County Public Health Hamilton County Public Health Please call for cessation information 139 White Birch Lane Indian Lake, NY 12842 Phone: (518) 648-6497 Website:https://heartnetwork.org/projects/tobacco Washington Quit for Life Glens Falls Hospital A free four week quit smoking program led by professionals from the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Call Lisa Haase, RN for more information on this program by calling the phone number listed below. C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-6563 Nicotine Anonymous Glens Falls Hospital Group support and recovery using the 12 step model. Located in Cafeteria A of Glens Falls Hospital. 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-1000 The Butt Stops Here Hudson Headwaters Training Center A free seven week tobacco cessation program. Call Kate Ormsby for more information on this program via the information listed below. Hudson Headwaters Training Center CVS Plaza Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 824-2349 Saratoga Quit for Life Glens Falls Hospital A free four week quit smoking program led by professionals from the C. R. Wood Cancer Center. Call Lisa Haase, RN for more information on this program by calling the phone number listed below. C.R. Wood Cancer Center Library 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-6563 Nicotine Anonymous Glens Falls Hospital Group support and recovery using the 12 step model. Located in Cafeteria A of Glens Falls Hospital. 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 926-1000 The Butt Stops Here Hudson Headwaters Training Center A free seven week tobacco cessation program. Call Kate Ormsby for more information on this program via the information listed below. Hudson Headwaters Training Center CVS Plaza Queensbury, NY 12804 Phone: (518) 824-2349 Essex Elizabethtown Community Health Center Elizabethtown Community Hospital ECH Tobacco Treatment Specialists: Brianna Holland, Alyson Arnold. Physician Champions: Dr. Michael Celotti (Pediatrician), Dr. Vanessa Desmarais (Primary Care). ECH is a participant in Health Systems for Tobacco Free NY – Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) improvement project. ECH TDT Lead: Amanda Whisher. Must be a patient to receive one-on-one counseling. Support groups and classes open to the community: Contact Liz Terry, Essex County Public Health at ETerry@co.essex.ny.us. Lake Placid Health Center ADK Health ADK Health Tobacco Treatment Specialists: Linda Savarie, Amy Kohanski. ADK Health Physician Champion: Dr. Darci Beiras (Pediatrics). ADK Health is a participant in Health Systems for Tobacco Free NY Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) improvement project. TDT Team Lead (TBA). Must be a patient to receive one-on-one counseling. Support Groups & Classes Open to Community: Contact Liz Terry, Essex County Public Health at ETerry@co.essex.ny.us. 203 Old Military Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 Phone: (518) 523-1717 Clinton CVPH Medical Center Tobacco Treatment Specialist: Elise Rock, RN. Participant in Health Systems for Tobacco Free NY Tobacco Dependence Treatment (TDT) improvement project. TDT Team Lead (TBA). Must be a patient to receive counseling. Pediatric Tobacco Treatment Specialist: Erin McKane, RN. Must be a patient at Plattsburgh Pediatrics, Mountain View Pediatrics, Plattsburgh Primary Care Pediatrics or CVPH Family Medicine to receive care. For more information about support groups and classes open to the community, please contact Ann Morgan at North Country Healthy Heart Network, amorgan@heartnetwork.org or (518) 891-5855. 295 New York Road Plattsburgh, NY 12903 Phone: (518) 891-5855 Capital Region Albany Clinton Columbia Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Greene Hamilton Montgomery Otsego Rensselaer Saratoga Schenectady Schoharie Warren Washington Lewis *Tobacco Cessation Program Lewis County Public Health Dept FREE 7785 North State Street Lowville, NY 13367 Phone: (315) 376-5435 Cessation Counseling Gero Consulting Various locations, please call for more information. Phone: 315-250-1305 Broome Smoking Cessation Program - NRT, Classes, Phone VA Hospital Quit Smart classes available for eligible veterans upon referral by their provider. Classes involve four sessions, spanning eight weeks and include follow-up telephone support six months and a year afterwards. 425 Robinson Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 772-9100 Website:http://www1.va.gov/visns/visn02/bh/smoking.cfm Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING 457 State Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 Cessation Programs Cornerstone Family Healthcare 35 Felters Road Binghamton, NY 13903 Phone: 607-201-1200 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information about this program. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Saint Lawrence *Smoking Cessation Program Tobacco Cessation Center of Northern NY Canton-Potsdam Hospital 50 LeRoy Street Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: (315) 261-5436 SPORT. Supporting Peers Options To Resist Tobacco St. Lawrence Health Initiative, Inc. One on one cessation services group cessation on services. Youth Tobacco Cessation 6439 SH 56 PO Box 5069 Potsdam, NY 13676 Phone: (315) 261-4760 Fax: (315) 261-4728 Tobacco Cessation Center of Northern New York Call for details Clifton Fine Hospital 12 Oswegatchie Star Lake, NY 13690 Phone: (315) 848-3351 **St. Lawrence County Public Health Referral services, educational programs, self-help packets Call for more details 80 SH 310, Suite 2 Canton, NY 13617 Phone: (187) 723-98969 Cessation Counseling Gero Consulting Various locations, please call for more information. Phone: 315-250-1305 Onondaga Cessation Program Alternative Hypnosis 1 - Year Guarantee of Follow - Up Visits. Updated name and webpage. 6320 Fly Road Suite 114 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: (315) 432-1514 Website:www.alternativehypnosisny.com Tobacco Free for Life, Upstate's smoking and vaping cessation classes Upstate Medical University Hospital Upstate's smoking and vaping cessation classes. Presenter: Theresa, Hankin, RRT, CTTS, coordinator, Upstate Smoking Cessation program Join us for some extra support as you make the transition to a new, healthier, smoke-free you! Learn how to set yourself up for success. Get a personalized quit plan; learn about medications, NYS Smoker’s Quitline, stress management, and relapse prevention. Space limited. Registration required. To register, call (800) 464-8668 and for more information call Theresa at (315) 464-3519. Classes are held at the Main HealthLink site in East Syracuse. See the listing below. HealthLink 6333 Rt 298 East Syracuse, NY 13057 Phone: (800) 464-8668 Alternate Phone: (315) 464-3519 Karen Schwarz, LMHC, NBCCH, CASAC Trance-Formative Services, LLC Contact directly for service information Wellness Therapy Center 731 James Street Ste 223 Syracuse, NY 13203 Phone: (315) 289-6107 American Lung Association \"Freedom From Smoking\" Transitional Services Contact: Melanie Greene (315) 218-0850 420 E. Genesee Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Phone: (315) 218-0850 Tioga Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Individual Tobacco Cessation Program by Telephone Please contact Nurse Direct at TEAM-ACT The Tobacco Cessation Center Phone: (607) 763-5555 Alternate Phone: (180) 029-58088 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 Chenango Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 722-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program is a prenatal smoking cessation program designed to help women quit so they can have healthier babies. This program helps women quit smoking and stay smoke free after the baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking, and stay tobacco free after the baby is born, will receive $25 vouchers for FREE diapers per month for 6 months. Women who enroll must also take part in 4 prenatal quit smoking sessions, and agree to take a monthly breath test to prove they are tobacco free. New! Your supporting partner may be eligible for free diapers also… if he or she quits with you. Call us to ask us for details. Chenango County Health Department 5 Court Street Norwich, NY 13815 Phone: 607337166 Website:http://www.co.chenango.ny.us/public-health/nursing Cessation Programs Cornerstone Family Healthcare 35 Felters Road Binghamton, NY 13903 Phone: 607-201-1200 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information about this program. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Cortland Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Alternate Phone: (607) 772-0517 Fax: (607) 772-0468 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Commit to Quit! Cortland Guthrie Medical Center This 6-week course teaches all the skills necessary to successfully beat the addiction to cigarette smoking. The course, taught by trained smoking cessation specialists, looks at the many components of the smoking habit. A clear and concise plan is developed based on each person’s individual needs. 134 Homer Avenue PO Box 2010 Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: (607) 756-3807 Cessation Classes UHS Stay Healthy Center 601-635 Harry L Drive Oakdale Mall Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: 607-763-5092 Cessation Support Group conducted by Cayuga Center for Healthy Living Cortland YMCA 22 Tompkins St Cortland, NY 13045 Phone: 607-252-3590 Tompkins Quit-Kit Program for Pregnant & Parenting Families Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network The Quit Kit Program is a phone-based, smoking cessation program for pregnant and parenting women & family members or anyone caring for young children. Follow-up calls begin one week after the kit is mailed. Progress is followed by M&BPN trained staff who call weekly to assist you in identifying reasons for smoking, reasons to quit, setting a quit date, and tips to help break the smoking habit. TELEPHONE-BASED COUNSELING Also offers support for surrounding counties Phone: (800) 231-0744 Website:MOTHERSANDBABIES.ORG Individual Tobacco Cessation Program by Telephone Please contact Nurse Direct at TEAM-ACT The Tobacco Cessation Center 33-57 Harrison St. Johnson City, NY 13790 Phone: (607) 763-5555 Alternate Phone: (180) 029-58088 Cayuga Center for Healthy Living Island Health and Fitness Center 8 smoking cessation classes available at Island Health and Fitness Center- call for detaiThe tobacco cessation program at CCHL can help! Tobacco use is a chronic health condition that often requires repeated attempts to quit. It's a journey that takes time and patience. Research shows that support is important. Our program offers continued support and encouragement to facilitate and maintain a tobacco-free life. At the Cayuga Center for Healthy Living, we offer you options for quitting tobacco: • Individual quit plan: with a referral from your primary care physician you can see a nurse practitioner and tobacco cessation specialist to help you develop an individualized plan to work on cessation. • Stay on the Right Track with the Tobacco Cessation Support Group: This FREE monthly support is for 1) individuals who are thinking about quitting; and 2) anyone working on maintaining a quit. The group helps with relapse prevention and provides you with continuous support. While tobacco cessation is typically not covered by insurance, it is best to check with your health plan regarding coverage of your visit. ls. 310 Taughannock Blvd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: (607) 252-3590 Nicotine Anonymous CARS Residential Services Unit Meets Thursdays at 7 pm Meetings open to all who seek help 6621 County RT 227 Trumansburg, NY 14886 Phone: (631) 665-0527 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Madison BRiDGES Council on Subst. Abuse -NRT, 1 on 1, Grps Bridges BRiDGES offers smoking cessation services for individuals and groups. Information such as brochures and videos on quitting smoking are available, as well as counselors to help youth and adults. Smoking Cessation Specialists can help individuals interested in quitting smoking develop a plan that will assist them in meeting their goals. BRIDGES also assists individuals who want to quit smokeless tobacco. 112 Ferrier Avenue Oneida, NY 13421 Phone: (315) 697-3947 Cessation Classes Oneida County Health Department Various locations in Rome and Utica. Please call for more information. Phone: 315-798-6400 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Oneida Rome Memorial Hospital 1500 North James St. Rome, NY 13440 Phone: (315) 338-7143 Slocum Dickson Medical Group 1729 Burrstone Road New Hartford, NY 13413 Phone: (315) 798-1503 Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes Oneida County HD and Mohawk Valley Health System Tuesdays, July 7, 14 and 21, 2015 5pm to 6:30pm AC Conference Rooms 1 and 2, St. Luke’s Campus 1656 Champlin Avenue, Utica, NY 13502 For more information or to register, contact Rachel Evans at the Oneida County Health Department at (315) 798-5486 or revans@ocgov.net. St. Luke’s Campus 1656 Champlin Avenue Utica, NY 13502 Phone: (315) 798-5486 Cessation Classes Oneida County Health Department Various locations in Rome and Utica. Please call for more information. Phone: 315-798-6400 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Oswego Susan Calloway Oswego Hospital Smoking Cessation Classes With a Certified Smoking Cessation Instructor The help you need to quit smoking is offered through individual counseling and support. For reservation 315-349-5513 140 W 6th St Oswego, NY 13126 Phone: (315) 349-5513 Cayuga Donna Carter Auburn Memorial Hospital Provides a free four-week counseling & Cessation Program at Auburn Memorial Hospital. Please contact Donna Carter, RN, MSN at 315-255-7388 or email dcarter@auburnhospital.org 17 Lansing Street Auburn, NY 13021 Phone: (315) 255-7388 Herkimer Cessation Classes Oneida County Health Department Various locations in Rome and Utica. Please call for more information. Phone: 315-798-6400 One-on-one tobacco cessation counseling Bassett Healthcare Network Various locations, please call 1-800-227-7388 or 1-607-547-6635 for more information. Phone: 1-800-227-7388 Jefferson Cessation Counseling Gero Consulting Various locations, please call for more information. Phone: 315-250-1305 Central Region Broome Cayuga Chenango Cortland Herkimer Jefferson Lewis Madison Oneida Onondaga Oswego Saint Lawrence Tioga Tompkins Suffolk Learn to be Tobacco Free-NRT, Classes,Supp Grps Suffolk County Dept. of Health Suffolk County’s smoking cessation program provides behavior modification and supportive pharmaceuticals to medically eligible participants. All cessation groups and programs are supervised by a nurse practitioner and services are provided to residents at no cost. Program participants also receive personalized follow-up. We support them in discovering the benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle. Classes are held one time per week and are about an hour long. The entire program runs 6 weeks, with a reunion class held a month after the last class. Classes are held at convenient locations throughout Suffolk County. If you are looking to join a group, we will give you the location nearest you or your workplace. Pre-registration is required for all classes. 27 Locations around Suffolk Cty. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Phone: (631) 853-4017 Fax: (631) 853-2958 Quit Smart Program Marie Brannigan RN, CS, NP $200 for three 45 minute individual sessions including an instruction book, hypnosis tape and quit smart cigarette substitute. Will work with an established group--call for fees. 755 Park Ave. Suite 160C Huntington, NY 11743 Phone: (631) 427-7553 Fax: (631) 547-0464 Dr. Paul Tchao Preventive Medical Care PC Call for details Daily patient counseling and medical management M-W, Friday, Saturday 2043 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 Phone: (631) 242-8488 Fax: (631) 274-3505 Nicotine Anonymous Multiple Locations in Suffok County Phone: (631) 665-0527 Putnam *Fresh Start - Classes American Cancer Society Offers programs as needed. Interested clients should call to be added to a list. Once there is enough interest, they will run a Fresh Start program. Putnam Hospital Center 670 Stoneleigh Avenue Carmel, NY 10512 Phone: (845) 628-2003 Fax: (845) 628-9327 AcusStop Dr. Timothy O. Rowe, MD (Acupuncturist) 10 McMahon Place Mahopac, NY 10541 Phone: (845) 621-8502 New York S.O.S. (Stay off Smoking Support Group) Beth Israel Hospital Call for appointment Provides: Group counseling Support group Philips Ambulatory Care Center 10 Union Square East, 4th Floor, Suite 4A-18 New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 844-1349 Smoker's Consultation Service Smoker's Consultation Service Fee for initial visit. Behavioral Modification; hypnosis; one on one support. 16 E. 79th St. & 23 W. 10th St. New York, NY 10021 Phone: (212) 737-0864 **SmokEnders Quit Kit, Community Seminars, Program on CD audio tape available for $125 + $6.00 shipping and handling fee Several Locations - Call for details New York, NY 10001 Phone: (800) 828-4357 Website:www.smokenders.com Free Forever Free Forever - Alice VanCamp Fee depends on if a group or individual sessions 129 East 39th St Apt 2C New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 447-0199 Smoking Cessation Program Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Call for appointment. Initial consult of $400, follow up visit $250 for one-on-one appointments with smoking cessation psychologists. Some insurance plans accepted. Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Charges a fee 641 Lexington Ave. 7th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 610-0507 Fax: (212) 888-2356 Margarita Camche Smoking Cessation Program St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital (St. Luke's Site) Call for appointment. Provides: Individual counseling Cost: Fee of $50 per visit (medicaid and medicare accepted) 1111 Amsterdam Ave at W 114th St New York, NY 10025 Phone: (212) 523-4410 Alternate Phone: (212) 523-5471 Smoking Cessation Program Warren Huberman, PhD sliding scale $100 for follow-up 104 East 40th St. Suite 206 New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 692-9288 Fax: (212) 692-9305 Stop Smoking Program Bellevue Hospital Center Call for appointment. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 462 First Ave. @ 27th Street Ambulatory Care Building, Desk 2C, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 562-4748 Fax: (212) 562-6056 Telephone Support, contact Anne Allen MetroPlus Health Plan (members only) Program offers telephone-based support, offering education, referrals, follow-up support calls and assistance in making smoking-related medical appointments. Referrals are made to the NYS Quitline as well as HHC facilities for eligible members. 160 Water St. New York, NY 10038 Phone: (800) 303-9626 Fax: (212) 908-8721 Acupuncture & Herbs for Smoking Cessation Chelsea Healing $70.00 Follow - Ups. Contact person Lucy Alvarez Open 7 days, by appointment Walk-ins are welcome 216 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 645-6447 Website:http://www.chelseahealing.com/ Smoking Cessation Laura McLarty, CSW yes there is a fee varies 244 5th Ave at 28th St. Suite 8E New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 539-3041 Margarita Camche Smoking Cess Prgm Roosevelt Hospital NRT for people with a prescription Vouchers available, accepts Medicaid & Medicare Individual & Phone Support, Sessions are 30 minutes $50 / visit, or with MC, 11.99 per visit Helps with Behavior Modification and also deasl with medical issues 1000 10th Avenue at 59th Street New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 523-6555 Website:http://www.wehealny.org/services/smokingcessation/ NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Harlem Hospital Center Call for appointment and for hours of other locations in Upper Manhattan. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group Ronald H Brown Pavilion/Ambulatory Care Building 530 W 137th St-3rd Fl, Rm 3090 New York, NY 10037 Phone: (212) 939-8467 Alternate Phone: (212) 939-8222 Smoking Cessation Program Metropolitan Hospital Center Call for appointment. Provides: Telephone counseling Group counseling Support group 1901 First Ave at E 97th St Unite 8 South, Room 8M50 New York, NY 10029 Phone: (212) 423-8248 Alternate Phone: (212) 423-6662 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Gouverneur Healthcare Services Call for appointments. Offers: Individual counseling. 227 Madison Street Room 496 New York, NY 10002 Phone: (212) 238-8070 LGBT SmokeFree Project Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Comm. Ctr. Call for appointment. Sliding scale fee available. Webiste: www.gaycenter.org/health/groups/#smokefree Provides: Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 208 West 13th Street New York, NY 10011 Phone: (646) 556-9300 Mark Carlin The Hypnosis Center based on service 220 E 54th St Suite1B New York, NY 10022 Phone: (516) 747-7699 Website:peakhypnosis.com Smoking Cessation Program Judith Becker Greenwald SmokeKnowMore 80 East 11th Street Suite 338 New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 979-2505 Smoke Free Smoking Cessation Class Beth Israel Medical Center 221 East 82nd St Suite 2C New York, NY 10028 Phone: (212) 535-5007 Kick The Habit Inc Program utilizes laser therapy along with telephone support and referal to NYS Smokers' Quitline. is geard towards adults and teens( w/ parental consent). One session for 1/2 hours followed by weekly, monthly follow-up free of charge. Times and days: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Fee not covered by insurance, but sliding scale available. 2 Penn Plaza Suite 1500 New York, NY 10121 Phone: (877) 542-5843 Smoke Stoppers Program Beth Israel Medical Center FREE intro, 95.00 per session, 8 sessions (1.5 hours each) over 1 month Nutrition Behavior Modification Available as of May 2008 Karpas Health Information Center 311 First Ave at 18th Street New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 420-4247 Quitting Smoking Support Group NRT Coler-Goldwater Hospital FREE medications Support Group, scheduled according to need. 1 Main Street New York, NY 10044 Phone: (212) 318-4485 Smoking Cessation Program NYU Medical Center Call for appointment Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group Counseling Fee: $100 for initial consult and $300 for 6 additional sessions. 530 First Avenue, HCC Building 9th Fl New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 263-6129 Quit Smoking Program North General Hospital FREE 1 day workshop (3 hours) - scheduled according to interest and need 1879 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10035 Phone: (212) 423-4992 Alternate Phone: (212) 423-4200 QuitSmoke New York Health & Raquet Club Call for appointment. Provides: Online services Telephone counseling Individual counseling Cost: Fee of $150 for 4 weeks of one-on-one counseling sessions. 115 E 57th St 8th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 220-0773 Sydenham Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Wed. 9AM-5PM and Thur 10AM-6PM, 1st Fri of every month 10:30AM-5PM. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support Group Sydenham Health Center 215 W 125th St, 2nd Fl New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 932-6500 Smoking Cessation Program at the Center for Women Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center 350.00 cost of program 16 East 60 St Suite 30 New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 319-8368 Fresh Start Program Beth Israel Medical Center $95 is for 8 Sessions = 4 weeks (2 nights per week) Services Begin in Spring of 2008 Phillips Ambulatory Care Center 10 Union Square East New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 535-5007 Smoke Free Beth Israel Medical Center 167 E 82nd Street Suite 1A New York, NY 10028 Phone: (212) 535-5007 Nicotine Anonymous Realization Center Meets Saturdays at 12 noon 19 Union Square West @ 15th Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous St. Ignatius Rectory Meets 5:45 pm 980 Park Avenue Between 83rd and 84th Streets New York, NY 10028 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous O'Toole Building Meets Sundays at 7pm Large Conference Room 203 W. 12th St. (use this entrance) New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous Seafarer's International House Meets wednesdays at 8pm 123 E. 15th St. between 3rd Ave. and Irving Place, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10003 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Margarita Camche Smoking Cessation Program St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital (Roosevelt Site) Call for appointment. Provides: Individual counseling Cost: Fee of $50 per visit (Medicare and Medicaid accepted). 1000 10th Ave at W 59th St New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 523-6056 Alternate Phone: (212) 523-5471 Nicotine Anonymous Gay Men's Health Center Meets mondays at 6:15 pm Room 900 Geffen pav'n 119 W. 24th St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous Holy Name Rectory Thursdays 7:30 pm Saturdays 12:30 pm Downstairs 207 W. 96th St. Between Broadway and Amsterdam New York, NY 10025 Phone: (212) 824-2526 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org A Better Alternative Outpaient program. program consists of 3 sessions/45min each. Client specific plans are created. Treatment can include behavior therapy and hypnosis. Referrals for medication and/or nicotine replacement when appropriate. Fee is per session but there is a sliding scale. Appointment only 211 East 43rd Street Suite 1005 New York, NY 10017 Phone: (212) 860-3800 Fax: (212) 867-1555 Website:http://www.abetteralternative.com Columbia University Behavioral Medicine Smoking Cessation Program Please call for details Columbia University Medical Center 1150 St. Nicholas Avenue, Suite 1-121 New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 851-5598 Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surg Tobacco Cessation Clinic Support: Individual Fee: $75 per session Language: Spanish, English, translator is available in hospital What's Offered: Clinic is every Wednesday from 9am-4pm 622 West 168th St. 8th Floor New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 305-9054 New York Presbyterian Hospital AIM Practice Cessation Clinic Call for details. (212) 305-6354 622 West 168th Street New York, NY 10032 Phone: (212) 305-6354 NYU - Nursing Faculty Practice Call for details. (212) 998-9420 345 E. 24th Street New York, NY 10010 Phone: (212) 998-9420 Drew Hamilton Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Friday of every month 10:30-5pm. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 2968 W Frederick Douglas BLVD New York, NY 10030 Phone: (212) 939-8950 Grant Houses Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Last Friday of every month 9AM-5PM. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 3170 Broadway between 124th and 125th St New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 678-8420 Lenox Ave Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 115 W 116th St New York, NY 10026 Phone: (212) 961-5740 Dykman Family Health Center Renaissance Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Tuesdays 11AM-7PM Additional phone number: 212-544-2012. Provides: Telephone counseling Free or low-cost medications Individual counseling Group counseling Support group 175 Nagle Ave (corner of 200th St) New York, NY 10034 Phone: (212) 544-2001 Alternate Phone: (212) 544-2008 Freedom From Smoking - Women's Heart NY Continuum Cardiovascular Centers of New York We are proud to present our spring Smoking Cessation Program… Mondays April 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th Wednesdays May 1st and 29th 5:30pm-7:30pm Beth Israel Medical Center, Phillips Ambulatory Care If paying by check, please provide two checks (second check will be returned on May 29th). Checks are to be written to “Beth Israel Medical Center. Call or email: sparton@chpnet.org Contact: Sarah Parton (877) 966-3600 www.womensheartny.com Beth Isreal Medical Center - 10 Union Sq E 2nd Floor Friedman Conference Center, Room 2 New York, NY 10003 Phone: (877) 966-3600 Alternate Phone: (212) 636-1256 Smoking Cessation Service NYU Langone Medical Center Call for appointment. 160 East 34th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 731-5767 NYU Hospitals Center Smokers’ Quitline NYU Hospitals Center Call for local referrals and services in NYC area. 530 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: 1855 Alternate Phone: (185) 569-87848 Richmond American Cancer Society - Referrals Contact: Laila Modzelewski Provides telephone numbers to local cessation programs in Staten Island. Refers clients to Quitline and Nicotine Anonymous. 173 Old Town Rd Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: (718) 987-8872 Fax: (718) 351-0361 Website:www.cancer.org Tobacco Cessation Initiative Staten Island University Hospital Call for appointment. Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling www.siuh.edu Nalitt Cancer Center 256 C Mason Ave, 3rd Fl Staten Island, NY 10305 Phone: (718) 226-6951 Nicotine Anonymous Staten Island/Huguenot Meets Thursdays at 8 pm 5501 Amboy Rd. Staten Island, NY 10312 Phone: (631) 665-0527 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org/ Nancy Sayegh-Rooney RN Richmond University Medical Center 3 week course starting on January 18th , 25th and February 1st from 6pm -7:30pm at Richmond University Medical Center 355 Bard Avenue, Staten Island New York 10310 “ Keep Your New Year’s Resolution – We can help” in the Allen Weissglass Pavilion located off the main lobby. I am the Lung Nurse Navigator for the lung screening program. I have been certified in tobacco treatment specialist by Rutgers s University. 355 Bard Ave Staten Island, NY 10310 Phone: (718) 818-2391 Bronx NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Jacobi Medical Center ■Smoking Cessation Program The Smoking Cessation Program is designed to help individuals quit smoking. The program offers individual and group counseling, including a six-week program. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist you in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH AND GUM) are based on your complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire. Social support is available as part of your treatment and is an important component in helping to secure social support in your daily life. Location: 1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building #1, Room 4W2 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Age: 18 years and older Telephone Number: 718-918-3907 1400 Pelham Pkwy South Nurses Residence, BLDG 1Room 4W2 Bronx, NY 10461 Phone: (718) 918-3907 Alternate Phone: (718) 918-3784 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm - NRT, Classes, 1 on 1 Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center Call for appointment. Offers: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 234 East 149th Street Room 10C-78 Bronx, NY 10451 Phone: (718) 579-4934 Alternate Phone: (718) 579-4912 Fax: (718) 579-4860 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm - NRT, Classes Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center Call for appointment. Phone number directs client to Lincoln Hospital. Counselor available on Tuesdays. Offers: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling. Wellness Pavilion 1225 Gerard Avenue, Rm 1D Bronx, NY 10452 Phone: (718) 579-4934 Alternate Phone: (718) 579-4912 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm North Central Bronx Hospital ■Smoking Cessation Program The Smoking Cessation Program is designed to help individuals quit smoking. The program offers individual and group counseling, including a six-week program. Proactive telephone counseling is also available to assist you in remaining tobacco-free. Pharmacotherapy recommendations, (PATCH and GUM) are based on your complete medical history and a comprehensive tobacco questionnaire. Social support is available as part of your treatment and is an important component in helping to secure social support in your daily life. Location: 3424 Kossuth Ave. Room 13A29, Bronx, NY 10467 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Age: 18 years and older Telephone Number: 718-918-3907 3424 Kossuth Ave. Rm 13A-29 Bronx, NY 10467 Phone: (718) 918-3907 Alternate Phone: (718) 918-3784 Website:https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/jacobi/our-s NYC HHC Cessation Prgm - NRT, Classes Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnositic & Treatment Center Call for appointment.Phone number directs client to Lincoln Hospital. Offers: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 545 East 142nd St. 1st Floor (WIC area, next to pharmacy) Bronx, NY 10454 Phone: (718) 579-4934 Alternate Phone: (718) 579-4912 Be Smart- Quit Smoking Program Albert Einstein College of Medicine BE BOLD, QUIT SMOKING! This 8-week group program offered periodically throughout the year was designed by a health psychologist based on the state-of-the-art evidence in smoking cessation to help you reach your goal of smoke-free living. This group is offered both in English and Spanish and is available to anyone who is trying to quit or has already quit and thinks they might need some support. In the group you will learn and practice techniques to manage stress and triggers, learn tools to conquer urges and temptations and learn about nicotine replacement therapies and medications to help you quit HRS 12:30-2:00pm(1.5 hrs). Support ONLY NO NRT AVAILABLE. Meetings several times per year- call for date.s. 1300 Morris Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 Phone: (718) 430-2697 Website:https://www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/cancer/support Nassau Center for Tobacco Control - Specialized Support North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Available to anyone; most often serves Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties. Offers FREE classes. Look at website (http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=587&oTopID=587&PLinkID=558) for full details. Offers quit smoking classes, follow-up classes, stop smoking groups for law enforcement/military personnel and their families, stop smoking groups for cancer survivors, stop smoking groups for mentally disabled adults, stop spit tobacco groups, and on-site corporate in-services. Customized, individual quit programs available, email motivation, and hypnosis available. 225 Community Drive, S. Entrance Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 466-1980 Fax: (516) 466-1954 Smoking 101/Educational/Emotional Support Winthrop Hospital Learn how to \"kick the habit\" at a stop smoking support group. Those attending will learn about the availability of all nicotine replacement products and aids. Information about Winthrop's four-week Behavior Modification Program and Hypnosis will be provided. Facilitated by Mara Bernstein, Licensed Respiratory Therapist. 222 Station Plaza North Suite 400 Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: (516) 663-2579 Stop Smoking Clinic - FREE CLASSES St. Francis Hospital American Lung Association \"Freedom from Smoking\" Program- FREE CLASSES Email: catherine.kenyon@chsli.org 101 Northern Blvd DeMatteis Center Greenvale, NY 11548 Phone: (516) 629-2013 Fax: (516) 629-2141 Center for Tobacco Control - Specialized Support North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Available to anyone; most often serves Nassau, Suffolk and Queens counties. Offers FREE classes, but participants must pay for NRT. Look at website (http://www.northshorelij.com/body.cfm?id=587&oTopID=587&PLinkID=558) for full details. Offers quit smoking classes, follow-up classes, stop smoking groups for law enforcement/military personnel and their families, stop smoking groups for cancer survivors, stop smoking groups for mentally disabled adults, stop spit tobacco groups, and on-site corporate in-services. Customized, individual quit programs available, email motivation, and hypnosis available. 225 Community Drive, S. Entrance Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 466-1980 Fax: (516) 466-1954 Northwell Health Center for Tobacco Control Northwell Health Center for Tobacco Control FREE NRT(Nicotine Replacement Therapy) TO MEDICAID ALL PARTICIPANTS. Other participants pay $75.00 upfront for an entire 1 year supply of NRT ( nicotine replacement therapy). A receipt will be issued at end of course to Insurance for POSSIBLE reimbursement. Program runs every 5 weeks, 1 hour sessions. Open to everyone. 2 locations offered Nassau and Suffolk. 225 Community Drive, S. Entrance Great Neck, NY 11021 Phone: (516) 466-1980 Fax: (516) 466-1954 Website:http://www.northwell.edu/quitsmoking QuitSmart: Dr. Dino Del Gaudio Psychologist offers group and individual programs, mainly with hypnosis. Fees are adjusted for a sliding scale, some insurances are accepted. Individual fee for 3 session workshop is $125.00. Groups fee may be reduced. Traditional business hurs of operation (Monday through Friday, 9-5) but also works with physicians to accomodate the needs of patients. 28 Davison Avenue Lynbrook, NY 11563 Phone: (516) 603-6918 Nicotine Anonymous Multiple Locations in Nassau County Phone: (631) 665-0527 South Nassau Communities Hopital Smoking Cessation South Nassau Communities Hopital $50…returned if all 5 classes are attended 5 different days of week 1 ½ hours evening classes One Healthy Way Dept of Community Medicine Oceanside, NY 11572 Phone: (516) 377-5333 Fax: (516) 377-5335 Queens NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Elmhurst Hospital Center Smoking Cessation Trying to quit smoking? We have a program that can help you kick the habit. Are you trying to quit smoking but don’t think you can do it alone? Have you tried to quit before and are you afraid to try again? You are in luck! NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has a free program that can help you. All you need is the desire to stop smoking and we will take you the rest of the way. Enrollment is fast and easy. We offer a unique “30-minutes-to-treatment” initiative for new patients. As soon as you come through our doors, the program begins. WALK–INS ARE WELCOME. NO APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Where: Room A1-25, 1st Floor, Main Building When: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM Free nicotine patches and gum are provided. For more information, please call 718.334.2550. 7901 Broadway Room A1-25 Elmhurst, NY 11373 Phone: (718) 334-2550 Smoking Cessation Clinic Facilitators New York Hospital Queens contact: Shari Ferrari, RN 718-661-8820 56-45 Main Street Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 670-1211 Smoking Cessation Program FLUSHING HOSPITAL About the Program Participate in a series of sessions facilitated by trained professionals in a small-group setting. Learn how to overcome your addiction to tobacco and enjoy the benefits of better health in a fun and interactive environment. Receive personalized attention as well as the support from group members who are experiencing this journey with you. Lifestyle changes to help you quit Medicines that can help you stop smoking Developing a new self-image Managing stress Avoiding weight gain Staying smoke-free for good workbooks and informative materials will be provided. Program Benefits: Smokers will be able to identify the mental, physical and social aspects of smoking. Participants are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who quit on their own. Up to 60% of people quit by the end of the program. Classes are forming. For more information or to register, call: 718 206 8494 4500 PARSONS BLVD FLUSHING, NY 11355 Phone: (718) 206-8494 Alternate Phone: (718) 670-3042 Website:https://www.flushinghospital.org/smoking-cessation Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Smoking Cessation Program Jamaica Hospital Wants to Help You Quit Smoking Enroll Today! The journey to quit smoking can be difficult, but you do not have to do it alone. Jamaica Hospital’s smoking cessation team wants to help you develop a plan leading to your “quit day”. Jamaica Hospital’s Medical Home Department has partnered with the American Lung Association to bring you Freedom from Smoking, a comprehensive and successful group-based smoking cessation program. About the Program Participate in a series of sessions facilitated by trained professionals in a small-group setting. Learn how to overcome your addiction to tobacco and enjoy the benefits of better health in a fun and interactive environment. Receive personalized attention as well as the support from group members who are experiencing this journey with you. Topics Include: Preparing for the day you quit Lifestyle changes to help you quit Medicines that can help you stop smoking Developing a new self-image Managing Stress Avoiding weight gain Staying smoke-free for good Workbooks and informative materials will be provided. Program Benefits Smokers will be able to identify the mental, physical and social aspects of smoking. Participants are six times more likely to be smoke-free one year later than those who quit on their own. Up to 60% of people quit by the end of the program. Classes are forming. For more information or to register, call: 718-206-8494 8900 Van Wyck Espy Jamaica, NY 11418 Phone: (718) 206-8494 Website:https://jamaicahospital.org/ Rockland Put it Out Rockland-NRT, Class, Supp Grp, 1on1 Rockland County DOH, Bldg. J \"Put It Out Rockland\" is a \"model practice\" smoking cessation program. PIOR Group Program runs 3 x's a year (Winter, Fall, Spring) is a series of 10 sessions over 8 weeks. PIOR One-on-One is an individualized quit smoking program that meets at the DOH in Pomona, Bldg. J and is scheduled on Wednesdays (currently). Appointments are in 1/2 hr increments from 2:00 to 5:30, meet every other week for 6 weeks. Call 845- 364-2633 to register for classes or individual treatment, or visit www.putitoutrockland.com for more information. 50 Sanatorium Road Building J Pomona, NY 10970 Phone: (845) 364-2651 Fax: (845) 364-3837 Website:www.putitoutrockland.com Stop Smoking Program - Acupuncture Nyack Integrated Med Services May be covered by health insurance. $475/session. Multiple sessions are required. Package deals available. Nyack, NY 10960 Phone: (212) 585-4430 Website:https://www.ahcenter.com Nicotine Anonymous Fellowship of Reconciliation Meets Mondays at 7 pm 521 N. Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 Phone: (631) 665-0527 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org Kings Smoking Cessation Support Group SUNY Downstate Medical Center Call for appointment. Offers individual counseling Group counseling Wednesdays (1:00 PM-4:00 PM): Suite C 470 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: (718) 270-7673 Alternate Phone: (718) 270-3739 Fax: (718) 270-8175 Smoking Cessation Group Kings County Hospital WALK IN M-F 9am-3pm. Provides: Free PATCH/GUM/LOZENGES Individual counseling Group counseling Support group meets every Wednesday at 10:30AM 451 Clarkson Ave E-Bldg, 7th FL RM E67 Brooklyn, NY 11203 Phone: (718) 245-7848 Alternate Phone: (718) 245-2782 Fax: (718) 245-2785 Website:https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/kingscounty/ *NYC HHC Cessation Pgm Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center Call for appointment or to set up a presentation to community or faith-based organizations. Services provided in English or Spanish. Provides: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 760 Broadway 9th Floor; Room 9B219 Brooklyn, NY 11206 Phone: (718) 630-3256 NYC HHC Cessation Prgm Coney Island Hospital Call for appointment. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Group counseling Support group 2601 Ocean Parkway Rm 4N38 Brooklyn, NY 11235 Phone: (718) 616-5039 Alternate Phone: (718) 616-5044 Fax: (718) 616-5314 Smoking Cessation Clinic The Brooklyn Hospital Center Pharmacist-managed smoking cessation clinic. Offers counseling, materials, and medications through an on-site doctor. Thursday afternoons, 1-5pm. Walk-in or appointment. Covered by insurance. MEDICAID welcome. 121 DeKalb Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 250-8425 Website:http://www.tbh.org/news/2005%20news/N-2005-New%20H Breathfree Brooklyn (Asthma Program) The Brooklyn Hospital Center Pharmacist-managed smoking cessation clinic. Offers counseling, materials, and medications through an on-site doctor. Tuesday afternoons, 1-5pm. Appointment or walk-in. Covered by most insurance companies, not medicaid. 240 Willoughby St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 250-6100 Website:http://www.tbh.org/news/2005%20news/N-2005-New%20H Smoking Cessation Program Cumberland Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Offers: Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling 100 N Portland Ave Annex Building, Room 205 Brooklyn, NY 11205 Phone: (718) 260-7756 Smoking Cessation Program East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center Call for appointment. Provides: Free or low-cost medications Telephone counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Support Group 2094 Pitkin Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207 Phone: (718) 240-0514 Fax: (718) 240-0601 American Lung Association \"Freedom From Smoking\" ALA Contact: Tatiana Melero (718)780-5614 NY Methodist Hospital 506 6th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Phone: (718) 780-5614 Sullivan *Smoking Cessation Program - NRT, Classes, 1 on 1 Sullivan County Public Health Services One on one counseling, classes and patches available free of charge. 50 Community Lane Liberty, NY 12754 Phone: (845) 292-5910 Pamela J. Lundgren, MA, LMHC Riverside Counseling Service 8 week Smoking Cessation group (1 hour) 1 initial individula session required for entry to group Sliding Scale Fee Use of Quitline encouraged 3 Bridge Street PO Box 45 Callicoon, NY 12723 Phone: (845) 887-4914 Therapist Gloria Lorentzen LCSW-R LMFT Highland Counseling Services Offers outpatient services to individuals, families, couples and groups of all ages, utilizing Behavior Modification, cognitive therapy, solution focused therapy modalities. We do not provide smoking cessation aids. We do offer coping skills and relaxation skills such as meditation, creative imagery, and other useful and positive coping skills to help smokers. 585 State Route 55 P.O. Box 265 Eldred, NY 12732 Phone: (845) 699-8036 Therapist Dennis Moran LCSW CASAC Highland Counseling Services Offers outpatient services to individuals, families, couples and groups of all ages, utilizing Behavior Modification, cognitive therapy, solution focused therapy modalities. We do not provide smoking cessation aids. We do offer coping skills and relaxation skills such as meditation, creative imagery, and other useful and positive coping skills to help smokers. 585 State Route 55 P.O. Box 265 Eldred, NY 12732 Phone: (845) 699-8036 Orange Stop Smoking Cessation Program Crystal Run Healthcare For affiliated individual or their family members only. 7 Week, 1 hour a week, adult tobacco cessation education, behavior modification class 75 Crystal Run Road Suite 200 Phone: (845) 703-6999 Fran Medina, RN, BSN -Individual & Group Therapy Certified Tobacco Specialist Grant from Orange County DOH - No Fee. Program does not provide cost of NRT. Call for group schedule, Individual sessions-various locations 6 week program. Comprehensive program combining holistic approaches with the use of NRT (patches, gum, inhalers, Zyban, Chantix, etc.). Includes discussion about quit date setting, cognitive strategies, stress resiliency techniques, guided imagery, holistic approaches, relapse prevention, etc. Participants quit during the third week of the program allowing five weeks of support. . Group: Place-Mt. Alverno Center Maple Ave Warwick, NY Program geared toward Stress Resilency techniques and Medication-NRT's Aromatherapy Emotional freedom Technique Group sessions - St. Anthony's Hospital Individual counseling - various locations Warwick, NY 10990 Phone: (845) 258-8199 Alternate Phone: (845) 986-9268 Nicotine Anonymous Richard C. Ward Addiction Treatment Center Fridays at 6:30pm or Mondays at 8pm. No fee. 117 Seward Avenue www.nicotine-anonymous.org Phone: (631) 665-0527 Alternate Phone: (845) 246-3740 Website:www.nicotine-anonymous.org **Smoking Cessation Classes - NRT Bon Secours Community Hospital FREE. Classes offered regularly and meet once per week. Four classes per session. 160 E. Main St. 3rd Floor Conference Room Port Jervis, NY 12771 Phone: (845) 858-7174 Alternate Phone: (845) 858-7168 Website:www.bonsecourscommunityhosp.org **Smoking Cessation Classes St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Classes are offered for FREE when there are enough participants. They keep a list of people who are interested at all times. 70 Dubois Street Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: (845) 568-2380 Website:www.stlukescornwallhospital.org Acupuncture Clinic $60/session. Multiple sessions required. 225 Dolson Avenue Suite 402 Middletown, NY 10940 Phone: (845) 344-1110 Fax: (845) 344-1833 Acupuncture Steve Hamel Acupuncture The initial visit costs $120, but Chinese herbs are used which add $25. One follow-up session is typically required costing $80, for a total of $225. The program yields a success rate of roughly 80%. 61 Highland Avenue Middletown, NY 10940 Phone: (845) 344-2287 Fax: (845) 344-2286 Ulster Butt Kickers Program Daniel Siegel CSWR, CASAC, SAP Smoking Cessation Classes 44 Main Street Phone: (845) 340-0881 Ulster Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Stone Flower Mountain Health Associates 1310 Route 28 PO Box 300 West Hurley, NY 12491 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture New Paltz Acupuncture Peter Lickenstein 7 Prospect Street Phone: (845) 256-0212 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Saugerties Wellness Center Ravi Ramaswami 854 Route 212 Phone: (845) 246-2804 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Acupuncture Health Plus Alex Shafran 65 Albany Avenue Phone: (845) 339-4492 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture Acupuncture Health Care 108 Main Street New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (845) 255-7178 Quit Smoking with Acupuncture John Lichenstein, MD 6743 Route 209 Phone: (845) 626-5500 *Nicotine Anonymous Nicotine Anonymous please visit: www.nicotine-anonymous.org for additional meeting information Meetings occur EVERY Wednesdays at 7 PM Nicotine Anonymous (\"NicA\") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine. Education Building of Reformed Church 92 Huguenot St/ RM2 New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (845) 687-7892 Website:https://nicotine-anonymous.org Nicotine Anonymous 2nd Location Contact: Robyn R https://nicotine-anonymous.org Meeting Every Wednesday 12:00 -1:00pm. Nicotine Anonymous (\"NicA\") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine. https://www.nymainica.org/ State University of New Paltz Van Den Berg Hall-Rm 106 New Paltz, NY 12561 Phone: (845) 464-4002 Website:https://nicotine-anonymous.org Dutchess The Cancer Center At St. Francis Hospital Low Cost Lung Cancer Screening: CAT Scan & Consult Additional: Low-Cost Lung Cancer Screening The Thoracic Center at St. Francis is offering low-cost lung cancer screening for high risk individuals (current/former smokers). If you meet eligibility requirements, you’ll pay a discounted fee for the screening. Included in the program are the CAT Scan, a follow up medical consultation and free information. Early detection is crucial for planning medical care. Call to see if you qualify. Fee: $150.00 Thoracic Center at Saint Francis Hospital 1 Webster Avenue Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1365 Phone: (845) 483-5997 Butt Stops here! Council on Addiction Prevention & Education We offer the Butt Stops Here smoking cessation program. We have multiple facilitators on staff. Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County. www.capedc.org 807 Route 52 Rm 28 Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: (845) 765-8301 Westchester Sara Oppenheim-Somerville Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester Telephone counseling Periodic workshops for smoking cessation Call Sara for an appointment 360 Mamaroneck Avenue West Harrison, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 682-1480 Sara Oppenheim-Somerville Smoking Cessation (Hypnosis) Please call to schedule an appointment with Sara Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 862-2354 Metro Region Bronx Dutchess Kings Nassau New York Orange Otsego Putnam Queens Richmond Rockland Suffolk Sullivan Ulster Westchester Schuyler Adult Cessation Program Schuyler County Public Health and Nursing Services 7 one hour classes held over 6 weeks. Weeks one and two are used to explore habit of smoking and perceptions of tobacco use, week three is quit date. class is run by registered nurse trained in cessation. call for dates and time. 106 South Perry Street Millcreek Center Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Phone: (607) 535-8140 Fax: (607) 535-8157 Allegany PCAP/ MOMS *** Jones Memorial Hospital no answer 191 N. Main Street Room 239 Wellsville, NY 14895 Phone: (585) 596-4017 Fax: (585) 593-64036 Smoking Cessation Classes - NRT, Classes, 1 on 1 Allegany Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse FREE classes offered for groups or individuals. 3084 Trapping Brook Rd. Wellsville, NY 14895 Phone: (585) 593-1920 Fax: (585) 593-7687 Genesee *Quit Smart Program VA Medical Center Co-pay for certain veterans and also available for spouses & family members 222 Richmond Avenue Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: (716) 862-8584 Fax: (716) 862-7329 Erie Quit Smart Program Veterans Administration Med Ctr Veterans and Employees only 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215 Phone: (716) 862-3117 Fax: (716) 862-7329 Beverly Lewis Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. Please call for more details. 34 Benwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14214 Phone: (716) 986-9199 Fax: (716) 898-5443 QUIT (Quitting Using Integrative Treatment) Pyschological Services Center Cost $65 for a 7-session group format program lasting three weeks (Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm on UB's North campus, as well as the Friday of Week 2) Does not accept insurance, and NRT is not supplied. 168 Park Hall UB's North Campus Amherst, NY 14260 Phone: (716) 645-3697 Smoking Cessation Program Windsong Radiology Class size is limited Next session beginning January 2017 7 weeks with 8 sessions To register, contact Tracey/Maureen at 631-2500 ext. 2183. 55 Spindrift (main door) Williamsville, NY 14221 Phone: (716) 631-2500 Cessation Classes Windsong Radiology Group Free classes are being held: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 Topics covered: Dangers of tobacco, benefits of quitting, planning a quit date and attempt, strategies for quitting, overcoming nicotine withdrawal, learning about medication options, behavioral coping skills, changing habits/behaviors, stress reduction techniques, managing roadblocks and obstacles, reframing thoughts. Email: gfedele@windsongradiology.com 55 Spindrift Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 Phone: (716) 631-2500 Monroe I Wanna Quit Butt-Emotional Freedom Technique-EFT Life Script Counseling Service Fee Varies. 500 Helendale Rd Suite 110 Rochester, NY 14609 Phone: (585) 704-0376 Fax: (585) 654-8152 Website:www.lifescriptcounseling.com Mary Sanderson Living Smoke Free Sliding scale- program provides one on one support, help with planning and strategies to to stay smoke-free. Provides ongoing support and encouragement. Provides information on stop smoking medications. 16 North Goodman St. Suite 227 Rochester, NY 14607 Phone: (585) 820-2379 American Lung Association \"Freedom From Smoking\" ALA Contact: Jan Carges (585) 368-4533 Unity Health Pulmonary Medicine 2655 Ridgeway Avenue Rochester, NY 14626 Phone: (585) 368-4533 BABY & ME Tobacco Free YourCare Health Plan BABY & ME Tobacco Free YourCare Health Plan Rochester, NY (844) 337 – 7144 / triage@yourcarehealthplan.com This is a Monroe County home visiting program. 16 W Main St Rochester, NY 14614 Phone: 844337714 Rochester Regional Pulminary-Freedom From Smoking Rochester Regional Pulmonary Time is 5pm to 6:30pm the cost is $60 (It is a cash payment only). Dates for the 2020 Spring Session: Tuesday March 24th, Wednesday April 1st, Tuesday April 7th, Tuesday April 14th, Thursday April 16th, Tuesday April 21st Tuesday April 28th, Tuesday May 5th Topics Include: Medication that can help you stop smoking Lifestyle changes that make quitting easier Preparing for Quit Day Managing stress Avoiding weight gain Developing a new self-image Staying smoke-free for good 1561 Long Pond Road Suite 408 Rochester, NY 14626 Phone: (585) 368-4657 Alternate Phone: (585) 368-4532 Chautauqua The WCA Hospital Tobacco Free Moms Cessation Progr WCA Hospital Wellness Program One to one Behavior Modification Counceling for Tobacco Cessation. 207 Foote Ave. PO Box 840 Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716) 664-8677 Fax: (716) 664-8609 Tobacco Cessation Program WCA Hospital WCA Wellness Program Provides one-on-one and groups support. Classes are available throughout the year. Refers to Quitline for NRT 207 Foote Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701 Phone: (716) 664-8677 Fax: (716) 664-8609 Website:www.wcahospital.org Smoking Cessation Classes Brooks Memorial Hospital One-on-one sessions following the \"Beat the Pack' curriculum. Call for details. 529 Central Ave Dunkirk, NY 14048 Phone: (716) 363-7293 Niagara *Smoking Cessation Program - Classes Mount St. Mary's Hospital Offers smoking cessation sessions five times per year at various times of the year. Call (716) 298-2145 for information/registration for sessions 5300 Military Road Lewiston, NY 14092 Phone: (716) 298-2145 Alternate Phone: (716) 298-3030 Smoking Cessation Class Niagara Wellness Connection Center Free class. Meets every Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. 621 10th Street Niagara Falls, NY 14302 Phone: (716) 278-4820 Website:http://nfmmc.org/ Wayne WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM Wayne County Public Health The cessation course taught by Ryan Mulhern at Wayne County Public Health. Individual counseling 1 hr sessions Neighboring counties: Monroe/Ontario/Seneca/Cayuga/Yates. Yes Nrt is available, starting with 2 wks up to 6 months. PATCH, GUM AND LOZENGES. EMAIL: RMULHERN@CO.WAYNE.NY.US 1519 Nye Road Suite 200 Lyons, NY 14489 Phone: (315) 946-5749 Website:https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/index.php/publichealth/tobacco-prevention-program/ Yates Smoking Cessation Kathy Swarthout $10 registration fee, refundable upon completion of program. Group of 2 or more needed for coaching. 4 neighboring counties: Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Schuyler. No NRT available (coaching only). PT will have to get doctor or clinic approval. Call for dates and times and fee. EMAIL:KSWARTHOUT@YATESCOUNTY.ORG Yates County Public Health and Nursing Services 417 Liberty St. Suite 2021 Penn Yan, NY 14527 Phone: (315) 536-5160 Alternate Phone: (866) 212-5160 Livingston Freedom from Smoking Noyes Memorial Hospital 111 Clara Barton St. Conference Room B, Lower level Phone: (585) 335-4327 Alternate Phone: (585) 335-4355 Ontario The Springs Department of Clifton Springs Hospital SCC Please call for information Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic 2 Coulter Road Clifton Springs, NY 14432 Phone: (315) 462-0390 Cattaraugus Fresh Start Smoking Cessation Classes Fresh StartSmoking Cessation Classes and Support Groups, will again be offered at no cost on Tuesday evenings at 6 PM at Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Avenue, Olean (next to Medical Group complex). For more information, call 716-372-1579. Christ United Methodist Church 633 Linwood Avenue Phone: (716) 372-1579 Western Region Allegany Cattaraugus Chautauqua Chemung Erie Genesee Livingston Monroe Niagara Ontario Orleans Schuyler Seneca Steuben Wayne Wyoming Yates NYS Regions Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington Capital Region Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence, Tioga, Tompkins Central Region Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, Westchester Metro Region Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates Western Region Statewide The Virtual Butt Stops Here Program The Virtual Butt Stops Here program is a 7-week tobacco cessation program made possible through a collaboration of several community health partners. Participants will learn about nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapies, stress management and coping techniques, share experiences and goals, and utilize a private, online social support network to aid in their tobacco cessation journey. Learn more More for you – Talking with your doctor Mental health and quitting Chronic conditions Last updated 4/28/2020 3:15 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/ToolsAndResources/LocalResources"},{title:"Print - NY SmokeFree",text:" Print MaterialsBrochures, handouts, cards, and more Please note all materials available to order* marked by asterisks are restricted to healthcare offices and organizations only. Employer groups or friends and family looking to support a tobacco user, please call the Quitline (1-866-697-8487) or contact us here. When ordering materials, please specify the material name, language, and the amount you are requesting. These materials are free, and their availability is subject to change. Brochures Thinking About Quitting To educate, inform, and support your patients. Maximum free: 100 Available in Spanish. Order* Download Learning to Quit A simple guide to quit smoking. Available in Spanish. Download Lung Cancer Screening Early detection saves lives – when and why you should consider getting screened. Download Opt-to-Quit™ (large) Learn more about our Opt-to-Quit™ program. Download Opt-to-Quit™ (pocket-size) Learn more about our Opt-to-Quit™ program. Available in Spanish. Order* Download Cards & Posters Thinking about quitting cards Available in Spanish.Maximum free: 100 Order Download Quitting Never Looked So Good Poster Download Reports Highlights 2017 Expanding access and information to health plan cessation benefits for tobacco users, and supporting NYS healthcare providers and systems with the latest cessation resources and information. Download 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 + Show more Sustainability 2019 Supporting those who need it most. Download 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 + Show more More for you – Videos Medication enrollment Campaigns Last updated 2/5/2020 9:02 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Print MaterialsBrochures, handouts, cards, and more Please note all materials available to order* marked by asterisks are restricted to healthcare offices and organizations only. Employer groups or friends and family looking to support a tobacco user, please call the Quitline (1-866-697-8487) or contact us here. When ordering materials, please specify the material name, language, and the amount you are requesting. These materials are free, and their availability is subject to change. Brochures Thinking About Quitting To educate, inform, and support your patients. Maximum free: 100 Available in Spanish. Order* Download Learning to Quit A simple guide to quit smoking. Available in Spanish. Download Lung Cancer Screening Early detection saves lives – when and why you should consider getting screened. Download Opt-to-Quit™ (large) Learn more about our Opt-to-Quit™ program. Download Opt-to-Quit™ (pocket-size) Learn more about our Opt-to-Quit™ program. Available in Spanish. Order* Download Cards & Posters Thinking about quitting cards Available in Spanish.Maximum free: 100 Order Download Quitting Never Looked So Good Poster Download Reports Highlights 2017 Expanding access and information to health plan cessation benefits for tobacco users, and supporting NYS healthcare providers and systems with the latest cessation resources and information. Download 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 + Show more Sustainability 2019 Supporting those who need it most. Download 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 + Show more More for you – Videos Medication enrollment Campaigns Last updated 2/5/2020 9:02 AM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/ToolsAndResources/Print"},{title:"Videos - NY SmokeFree",text:" VideosHelpful tips, advice, and news to quit Watch all Quitline videos For the latest Quitline videos, follow us on YouTube. Smoking is an addiction. You’re twice as likely to quit for good with treatment and medication. Most health insurance, including Medicaid, cover medications. Talk with your healthcare provider. Return to News Room More for you – Campaigns Print media Branding Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" VideosHelpful tips, advice, and news to quit Watch all Quitline videos For the latest Quitline videos, follow us on YouTube. Smoking is an addiction. You’re twice as likely to quit for good with treatment and medication. Most health insurance, including Medicaid, cover medications. Talk with your healthcare provider. Return to News Room More for you – Campaigns Print media Branding Last updated 8/20/2018 6:08 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",url:"/ToolsAndResources/Videos"},{title:"Helping someone quit - NY SmokeFree",text:' Helping someone quitSupport, not judgment. Quitting tobacco takes more than breaking the physical addiction. It also requires making lifestyle changes and altering daily routines. When quitting, it helps to be aware of smoking patterns. Encourage your friend to develop a plan for how to live without cigarettes by finding out what makes them want to smoke, and planning ahead for those tempting situations. How to support a smoker who has decided to quit If you are worried about a smoker in your life, this information is for YOU! The kind of support you give can either help or hold back his or her willingness and ability to quit. While you can’t quit for someone, being there to help is great. Knowing what to do and what to avoid can make you an effective helper! First: Understand the addiction. Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco products. For some users, this addiction is so powerful it can seem almost impossible to quit. Surviving even a few hours without nicotine can be painfully difficult and can make it very hard for a smoker to cope with routine situations and to behave naturally. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can be useful to wean off nicotine, as it offers a cleaner product (without dangerous toxins) that can take the edge off of withdrawal symptoms while trying to learn new behaviors. Second: Understand the quitting process. It takes time and typically involves effort to: Concentrate and pay attention. Deal with stressful situations. Deal with painful or unpleasant situations. Relax and unwind. Reduce anxiety and depression. Cope with boredom. Stay alert. Avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Reduce discomfort in social situations. Increase their enjoyment of pleasant experiences. Breaking nicotine addiction does not happen in one step. Instead, it is a five-stage process. Some people may try to quit several times or may shift back and forth between the stages before they are finally successful at quitting for good. You can play an important role in each of the five stages. Stage 1: Smoker is not thinking about quitting. You can support and care for your friend whether they smoke or not. Stage 2: Smoker is thinking about quitting but not yet ready to quit. Offer information about where to get help, but let the smoker decide when to quit. Stage 3: Smoker is getting ready to quit. You can offer to give up something too, as a sign of support. Stage 4: Smoker is quitting. You can treat your friend like a hero for trying. Stage 5: Smoker has quit. You can show them that you admire their determination. Third: Understand how you can help. While there are many common ways to help someone quit, it will be the most meaningful if you tailor your efforts to the specific needs of your friend. It is always helpful to remember to be sensitive, understanding, and forgiving – as that sends a strong message that you are supportive and not forceful. Quitting tobacco may be the most difficult thing that person ever goes through. Dos&Don’ts Do: Ask what would be most helpful for you to do. Listen to your friend: respect what they are saying and feeling. Tell them that you care about their health. Encourage them to exercise as a tool for quitting, and offer to join them in exercising. Tell them that you know they are strong enough to quit. Offer to give something up yourself. Help research methods of quitting, such as stop–smoking classes or medications. Let him or her know that you think they’re wonderful whether they are able to quit or not. Be sympathetic to the physical and emotional symptoms of withdrawal. Encourage them to talk about slips and relapses, and tell them that they haven’t failed, but are going through a normal part of quitting when they slip. Remind them of the reasons that they want to quit. Don’t: Lecture or preach about the harmful effects of smoking. Tell a smoker that it’s easy to quit. Give ultimatums. (For example, “If you don’t quit this time, we’re through.") Make smokers feel guilty or blame smokers for their inability to quit. Smoke around your friend. Offer cigarettes to anyone trying to quit. Encourage your friend to smoke again. Ask yourself if you are being a source of positive support – or if you are causing more stress – when you try to help the person you care about to quit smoking. More for you – Local resources Healthcare benefits Literature Last updated 11/27/2018 7:41 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',tags:' Helping someone quitSupport, not judgment. Quitting tobacco takes more than breaking the physical addiction. It also requires making lifestyle changes and altering daily routines. When quitting, it helps to be aware of smoking patterns. Encourage your friend to develop a plan for how to live without cigarettes by finding out what makes them want to smoke, and planning ahead for those tempting situations. How to support a smoker who has decided to quit If you are worried about a smoker in your life, this information is for YOU! The kind of support you give can either help or hold back his or her willingness and ability to quit. While you can’t quit for someone, being there to help is great. Knowing what to do and what to avoid can make you an effective helper! First: Understand the addiction. Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco products. For some users, this addiction is so powerful it can seem almost impossible to quit. Surviving even a few hours without nicotine can be painfully difficult and can make it very hard for a smoker to cope with routine situations and to behave naturally. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can be useful to wean off nicotine, as it offers a cleaner product (without dangerous toxins) that can take the edge off of withdrawal symptoms while trying to learn new behaviors. Second: Understand the quitting process. It takes time and typically involves effort to: Concentrate and pay attention. Deal with stressful situations. Deal with painful or unpleasant situations. Relax and unwind. Reduce anxiety and depression. Cope with boredom. Stay alert. Avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Reduce discomfort in social situations. Increase their enjoyment of pleasant experiences. Breaking nicotine addiction does not happen in one step. Instead, it is a five-stage process. Some people may try to quit several times or may shift back and forth between the stages before they are finally successful at quitting for good. You can play an important role in each of the five stages. Stage 1: Smoker is not thinking about quitting. You can support and care for your friend whether they smoke or not. Stage 2: Smoker is thinking about quitting but not yet ready to quit. Offer information about where to get help, but let the smoker decide when to quit. Stage 3: Smoker is getting ready to quit. You can offer to give up something too, as a sign of support. Stage 4: Smoker is quitting. You can treat your friend like a hero for trying. Stage 5: Smoker has quit. You can show them that you admire their determination. Third: Understand how you can help. While there are many common ways to help someone quit, it will be the most meaningful if you tailor your efforts to the specific needs of your friend. It is always helpful to remember to be sensitive, understanding, and forgiving – as that sends a strong message that you are supportive and not forceful. Quitting tobacco may be the most difficult thing that person ever goes through. Dos&Don’ts Do: Ask what would be most helpful for you to do. Listen to your friend: respect what they are saying and feeling. Tell them that you care about their health. Encourage them to exercise as a tool for quitting, and offer to join them in exercising. Tell them that you know they are strong enough to quit. Offer to give something up yourself. Help research methods of quitting, such as stop–smoking classes or medications. Let him or her know that you think they’re wonderful whether they are able to quit or not. Be sympathetic to the physical and emotional symptoms of withdrawal. Encourage them to talk about slips and relapses, and tell them that they haven’t failed, but are going through a normal part of quitting when they slip. Remind them of the reasons that they want to quit. Don’t: Lecture or preach about the harmful effects of smoking. Tell a smoker that it’s easy to quit. Give ultimatums. (For example, “If you don’t quit this time, we’re through.") Make smokers feel guilty or blame smokers for their inability to quit. Smoke around your friend. Offer cigarettes to anyone trying to quit. Encourage your friend to smoke again. Ask yourself if you are being a source of positive support – or if you are causing more stress – when you try to help the person you care about to quit smoking. More for you – Local resources Healthcare benefits Literature Last updated 11/27/2018 7:41 PM Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ',url:"/ToolsAndResources/HelpingASmokerQuit"},{title:"Savings Calculator - NY SmokeFree",text:" Your savingsQuitting makes a difference What will you save by quitting smoking? Number of Cigarettes Per Day: Cigarette Cost per Pack: In 6 Months 000000 In 1 Year 000000 In 5 Years 000000 In 10 years 000000 Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. Your feedback can help us support people trying to beat tobacco, just like you. Please take a moment for our brief survey. Questions? Feedback? Contact us for questions or requests, or take our brief survey for website feedback. Get the latest... News, program updates, and support from a specialized Quit Coach – join us on: Not insured? Check out the New York State of Health by visiting nystateofhealth.ny.gov. Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Elm & Carlton Streets | Buffalo, NY | 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) | nysmokefree.com | Call hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Disabled: Call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), give the operator the Quitline number. | Privacy ",tags:" Your savingsQuitting makes a difference What will you save by quitting smoking? Number of Cigarettes Per Day: Cigarette Cost per Pack: In 6 Months 000000 In 1 Year 000000 In 5 Years 000000 In 10 years 000000 Print Me! We want to know what you think.Help us help others. 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