Although quitting smoking is a great step towards better health and a longer life, it can be difficult, especially if you've been unsuccessful in the past. Here are some resources to help you on your journey:
Riverhead Free Library is offering a free smoking cessation class beginning February 23 to April 12, 2012. Call 631-727-3228 x 0 (Welcome Desk) to register or click here for more information.
NYS Smokers Quitline 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487): Provides free resources, support, coaching and information about local programs.
NYS Smokers Quitsite http://www.nysmokefree.com/: Provides a free online quit plan in addition to resources.
Suffolk County Learn to be…Tobacco Free Program: Free smoking cessation classes, medication/patches, and follow-up for Suffolk County residents. Classes are typically six sessions with a monthly support group available following completion. Contact Janis Hurley at 853-3187 or click here for a schedule of upcoming classes.
Smokefree.gov offers tools and resources including smokefreeTXT, a FREE texting service to help you quit. Click here for more information.
American Lung Association: Freedom From Smoking online program. Click here for more information.
American Cancer Society Guide to Quitting Smoking. Click here for more information.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers information and resources to help you quit. Click here.
Dropthebutts.org is a website sponsored by the Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island designed to help teens stop smoking. Click here.
Smoke Free Teens (sFt) is another website designed to help teens stop smoking. It offers SmokefreeTXT, a free mobile service that provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help teens stop smoking for good. Click here for more information or to sign up.