BEST PLACE TO START
N.Y. State Smokers’ Quitline
866-NY-QUITS (866-697-8487)
Tobacco User services include: Bi-lingual phone counseling, free nicotine replacement therapy trial for qualified smokers, self-help booklets, taped message library, referrals to cessation programs, and web-based interactive services
Health Care Provider services include: “FAX to Quit” patient referral, on-line CME program, on-line “How to Run a Stop Smoking Clinic” training program, Health Care Provider Quit Kit and more.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- American Lung Association www.lungusa.org Freedom From Smoking Online – 7 session online program No Cost
- National Cancer Institute Quitline (877) 44U-QUIT www.smokefree.gov Bilingual smoking cessation counseling and literature. No Cost
- Nicotine Anonymous Multiple locations | (631) 665-0527 www.nicotine-anonymous.org 12-step support groups for nicotine users. All are welcome. No dues or fees. No Cost
- Suffolk County Perinatal Coalition (631) 475-5400 Referrals for pregnant and parenting women.