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Smoking Cessation for Parents and Caregivers




PENNSYLVANIA QUITLINE 1-800 QUIT NOW
Pennsylvania's Free Quitline (1-800-784-8669) is offered as a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Cancer Society. Based on state-of-the art techniques in smoking cessation, the service provides counseling and structured assistance for individuals who are committed to quitting.

Smokers who live in Pennsylvania and are committed to quitting smoking are eligible to call the "Free Quitline" for smoking cessation assistance. Those wanting to help someone quit also are encouraged to call.


Center for Healthy Hearts and Souls
100 N. Braddock Avenue, Suite 304
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-371-3282
This project provides church and community-based Start Smart smoking cessation classes, support groups, individual Pathways to Freedom, nicotine replacement, weight control through low impact physical activity and one day workshops. Childcare assistance and transportation are available. Classes are free and are operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.


American Lung Association
Wexford Professional Building 2, Suite 2104
11676 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090-7203
724-933-6180 or 1-800-LUNG-USA
Freedom From Smoking is an adult cessation program available online at
www.lungusa.org (free) or in group facilitation format (minimal cost). It is an 8
session behavior modification program.



American Respiratory Alliance
201 Smith Drive, Suite E
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
724-772-1750 or 1-800-820-1990
Adult cessation programs are offered. Smoke Free for Life is an 8
session clinic providing ongoing support for several months to sustain quitting.
The cost is $50. The 21 Day Personal Reduction Program is a computer-based,
individually tailored program which brings a smoker to 0 cigarettes by day 21.
There is no cost for this program.


Lawrenceville Family Health Center
3937 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412-622-7343
A free program based on the American Cancer Society model is offered for
adult patients upon sufficient request. The group meets once a week for 6
sessions. Quit aides are voluntary.


UPMC Community Initiatives
412-551-8694
The STOP! Program is geared toward stopping tobacco use during pregnancy.
It offers help through individual and group counseling while giving cash rewards
for referrals and gifts for participation. There are convenient locations
throughout the Pittsburgh area and transportation is provided.


UPMC Health Enhancement Program
1-800-533-UPMC (8762)
Participating hospitals include: Shadyside, McKeesport, UPMC Rehab Hospital, St. Margaret, South Side, WPIC, Braddock, Passavant (Lee Regional in Johnstown, Latrobe Area Hospital, Bedford Memorial)
Smoking cessation groups are offered on an ongoing basis for adults. Seven
one hour sessions with long term follow-up are provided. The cost of the
program is $25 plus the cost of any smoking cessation medication the attendee
decides to use. Call for exact times and locations.


St. Clair Hospital
1000 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
412-561-4900
Offers free programs to Allegheny county residents. 8 week group or one on one programs depending on schedules and group availability.

Focus on Renewal
710 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-771-6462
Comprehensive primary care services are provided including group and
individual cessation programs with follow-up services for McKees Rocks Boro
and Stowe Township residents of all ages.


FOR MORE GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING SMOKING CESSATION AND THE HAZARDS OF SECONDHAND SMOKE EXPOSURE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING:

Tobacco Free Allegheny
One Allegheny Square, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-322-8321


Secondhand Smoke Fact Sheet
American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org


Smoking Cessation helps smokers kick their nicotine addiction, providing tools, information and support for people quitting smoking.
www.smoking-cessation.org


Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation
National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov


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Smoking Cessation helps smokers kick their nicotine addiction, providing tools, information and support for people quitting smoking.
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Questions and Answers About Smoking Cessation
National Cancer Institute - www.cancer.gov
PENNSYLVANIA QUITLINE (1-800 QUIT NOW )
Pennsylvania's Free Quitline (1-800-784-8669) is offered as a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Cancer Society. Based on state-of-the art techniques in smoking cessation, the service provides counseling and structured assistance for individuals who are committed to quitting.

Smokers who live in Pennsylvania and are committed to quitting smoking are eligible to call the "Free Quitline" for smoking cessation assistance. Those wanting to help someone quit also are encouraged to call. - Pennsylvania Quitline Online