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Smoking Cessation Programs
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Quitting smoking
is never easy, but it's easier if you have the help and support
of others. Smoking cessation programs are programs that are designed
to help you stop smoking. The following programs are approved by
the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide smoking cessation
services in Lancaster County.
Types of smoking cessation programs and services
include:
Fees and Financial Assistance
There is no fee for Smoking Cessation classes.
Group Programs
Freedom From Smoking® is a program developed by the American Lung Association, specifically designed for adults. This free program is a group clinic that has helped thousands of smokers to quit for good. Through this eight-week course, individuals are given support and tools, as well as access to free nicotine replacement therapy. Participants will receive nicotine replacement on weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 of the class and encourage quitting on the fourth class.
The following group smoking cessation programs are approved by the
Pennsylvania Department of Health in Lancaster County:
| Program
Name: |
Freedom
From Smoking (adult cessation) |
| Organization: |
Ephrata
Community Hospital Wellness Center
For times and locations, please call the number below.
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| Phone: |
717-336-6578 |
Fax: 717-397-5244 |
| Program
Name: |
Freedom
From Smoking (adult cessation) |
| Organization: |
Lancaster
General Hospital
For times and locations, please call the number below.
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| Phone: |
717-544-3811 |
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| Program
Name: |
Freedom
From Smoking (adult cessation) |
| Organization: |
YWCA of Lancaster
For times and locations, please call the number below.
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| Phone: |
717-393-1735 ext. 222, 228, or 229 |
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One-on-One
(Individual) Programs
One-on-one 15-30 minute sessions are offered free at community-based locations for individuals trying to quit smoking. During the session, the participant, with the assistance of a counselor, will focus on developing the skills necessary to be tobacco-free. Nicotine Replacement Therapy will be available free to participants.
The following one-on-one (individual) smoking cessation programs
are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide
services in Lancaster County:
| Organization: |
Lancaster General Health Campus
Every Friday 8:00AM to 3:00PM
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| Phone: |
717-544-3811 |
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| Organization: |
Water Street Medical and Dental Clinic
Every Thursday 1:00PM to 3:00PM
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| Phone: |
717-544-3811 |
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| Organization: |
CAP
Every Tuesday 9:00AM to 1:00PM
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| Phone: |
717-544-3811 |
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| Organization: |
YWCA
May 13 - June 24
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| Phone: |
717-393-1735, ext. 222 |
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Support Groups
A supportive environment is always a crucial part of change. This free program is beneficial whether you are trying to quit or need assistance staying tobacco-free.
| Organization: |
HACC Nursing Care Center
South East Lancaster Health Services
Spanish and English Support Group
Every Tuesday 6PM
For more information, please call the number below.
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| Phone: |
717-394-5495 ext. 23 |
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| Organization: |
Water Street Medical and Dental Clinic
Support Group
Every Thursdays 3:30p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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| Organization: |
Lancaster General Health Campus
Tobacco-Free Support Group
Second Thursday of every month 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Other Programs
The following organizations provide other types
of smoking cessation programs and are approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Health to provide services in Lancaster County:
| Program
Name: |
Not-On-Tobacco
( N-O-T) (Youth
Program) |
| Organization: |
Ephrata
Community Hospital Wellness Center
69
West Church Street
Denver,
PA 17578 |
| Phone: |
717-336-6578 |
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Other
Help
Pennsylvania Toll-Free Quitline: Telephone counseling
and support at 1-877-QUIT-NOW.
Freedom From
Smoking Online: Free, self-guided, seven module smoking
cessation program at www.lungusa.org.
Quitnet.com
Information for Smoking Cessation Providers
If you or your organization are interested in being a state-approved
smoking cessation provider, contact the Pennsylvania Department
of Health at:
Pennsylvania
Department of Health
PO Box 90
Health and Welfare Building
Harrisburg, PA 17108
1-877-PA-HEALTH
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