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So, you're ready to quit smoking? GREAT!!! Here are a few resources that may help you. Below are some of the locations that hold classes on how to go about quitting smoking.
Nassau County:
Saint Francais Hospital, Roslyn and Plainview, offer a 7-session program with monthly support and a 24-hour hotline. You can contact them by calling (516) 938-0080.
Winthrop Hospital in Mineola offers a 4-session group cessation program with long-term support. You can contact them by calling (516) 663-2579.
Mercy Medical Center offers a 4-session ACS Fresh Start program with follow up support. Call (516) 705-1811 for more information.
North Shore University Hospital offers a 6 week program of one hour classes with a one year follow up. For more details, call (516) 562-2967.
SuffolkCounty:
Huntington Hospital has a 4-session ACS Fresh Start Program. Call (631) 351-2013 for more information.
Suffolk County Department of Health has a 6-week cessation program at various convenient locations. For more information and to find a location near you, call (631) 853-4017.
Suffolk Community College in Riverhead has a 5-week cessation program. Call (631) 548-2510 for more details.
University Hospital at Stony Brook has a 4-week cessation course given by the departments of Family Medicine and Cardiology. For further details, call (631) 444-4393.
Vytra Health Care has a 5-week cessation program that is scheduled periodically. For more information call (631) 844-2608.
Smoke Enders has a 6-7 week behavior cessation program at various locations. For details call 800-828-HELP.
Nicotine Anonymous is a support group for smokers who want to quit. They have various locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk County. For the nearest location, call (631) 665-0527.
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