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Health Resources	Use these listings to find local resources that can provide information on nutrition, diet and related concerns

Smoking Cessation	Local Data	Information

Local Agencies & Services	Services
HealthFirst Family Care Center 102 County Street, FR 508-679-8111	Smoking cessation is offered for adults by a Certified Cessation Specialist by appointment. Smokers who are considering quitting receive help in preparing for a successful cessation experience. Only patients of the Center are eligible for this service. Em Português/En Español
Project ASSERT Saint Annes Hospital 795 Middle Street, FR 508-674-5600, Ext. 5514	Assistance is provided on information and education on smoking cessation as well as assistance in locating referral to providers for treatment. Health Promotion Advocates work in conjunction with Emergency Department staff and can be accessed seven days a week by calling Dan Mahoney at Ext. 5514.
Stanley Street Treatment and Resources (SSTAR) 386 Stanley Street, FR 508-689-5222	Smoking cessation is offered for adults by a Certified Cessation Specialist by appointment. Smokers who are considering quitting receive help in preparing for a successful cessation experience. Individual and Group Counseling Free to All MassHealth Members and SSTAR Primary Care Patients. Free nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges). Free Nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays available with RX from your doctor as well as RX pills such as Wellbutrin and Zyban (bupropion) and Chantix (varenicline). Contact Michelle Rapoza at 508-324-3522. Anyone is eligible for the service.
Freedom From Smoking Program St. Anne's Hospital 795 Middle Street, FR 508-674-5600	This program offers eight weekly sessions to guide persons through the process of quitting. This is the program recommended by the American Lung Association which is also offered on-line. The St. Anne's program is offered several times a year for a nominal registration fee of $25.Free nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges). Free Nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays available with RX from your doctor as well as RX pills such as Wellbutrin and Zyban (bupropion) and Chantix (varenicline). For more information, call Dixie Tavares at 508-674-5600.
Southcoast Hospitals ACS Fresh Start Program Charlton Hospital 800-497-1727	Southcoast Hospitals have initiated smoking cessation groups for hospital employees and the public following the American Cancer Society's "Fresh Start" program of four weekly sessions. There is a $15 registration fee. Call Kris Aimone at 800-497-1727 to register.
Quit Tip Line	1-800-9-GET-A-TIP (or 1-800-943-8284) Recorded Message 24 hour pre-recorded quitting ideas. Recording changes daily and provides information and quit tips for quitting tobacco. Free. En Español
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QuitLine Telephone Cessation Counseling	QuitLine - A telephone counseling, information, and referral service for Massachusetts residents who want to stop smoking. QuitWorks is part of the Try To Stop Tobacco Resource Center of Massachusetts. It includes the Quit Wizard, an on-line resource for smokers who wish to quit or those who want to help them. Call 1-800-879-86-7867 (1-800-TRY-TO-STOP) Em Português/En Español
Fight 4 Your Life	Fight 4 Your Life tells the stories of people who battled to quit smoking. Real people who fought for their lives. You can win the fight 4 your life! Find out about medicine and support that can help you quit—and see if your insurance will help you pay. Just visit the Quitting Smoking area.
Nicotine Anonymous	Nicotine Anonymous 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. Em Português/En Español .
"The 84 "	A project that gets its name from the 84% of Massachusetts youth who do not smoke.
Smoking Cessation Center	GlaxoSmithKline offers a free on-line Smoking Cessation Center that offers information and a Smokers' Helpline available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST at 1-877-NO-ASHES (1-877-662-7437).
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