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Stop Smoking Program

Have you ever tried, or ever wanted to quit using tobacco?
. . . We Can Help!

Gain freedom from tobacco.  The A.N.D.Y. Program is offering $25.00 adult cessation group classes in Mercer, Paulding and Van Wert Counties utilizing the Mayo Clinic Model.  Nicotine Replacement Aids are available through this program for those who qualify.  Our program is designed for individuals who are at various levels of readiness to motivate them to stop tobacco use.  The program addresses nicotine addiction, relapse prevention planning and behavior change.  Interactive exercises explore the client’s level of importance to quit and help build confidence toward stopping tobacco use.  As the client moves toward a commitment to change, a treatment plan is developed that is consistent with the client’s personal plan to becoming tobacco free.

The program offered by the A.N.D.Y. Program is based on the Mayo Clinic Tobacco Cessation program.  The world renowned Mayo Clinic conducts ongoing research to refine and improve treatment approaches and success rates for smoking cessation

Stopping tobacco isn’t easy.  Our stop smoking program is here to help you through this process.

Enroll in our class and you will:

• meet a group of individuals, like yourself, who are committed to quitting.
• be encouraged by a supportive group of people
• learn about the many health benefits of not using tobacco
• learn how your stress effects your tobacco use
• learn that tobacco use is a learned behavior
• learn how to plan ahead to prevent relapse
• learn how to reward yourself by not using tobacco
• learn stress management and weight management
• learn how to cope with urges
• most of all, you will learn that 
  YOU CAN BE TOBACCO FREE!

For more information contact the A.N.D.Y. Program at:
800-417-9295 or email cheryl_gasser@comhealthpro.org

Ohio Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

What is the Quit Line? The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line, 1-800-QUIT-NOW, is a toll free telephone counseling service that connects people who want to quit using tobacco with a trained Quitting Specialist who can guide and support them through the quitting process.  This free service is available in both English and Spanish to people calling from anywhere in Ohio.  Additionally the deaf and hard of hearing community may utilize a TTY by calling 1-888-229-2182.

What services does the Quit Line provide? The Quit Line provides individual counseling that includes a personal quit plan to guide callers through all phases of quitting, including preparation for their quit date all the way through the possible relapse phase keeping them from using tobacco again.  Quitting Specialists will discuss the caller’s goals for quitting tobacco use and then help them determine the best resources for reaching those goals.  They will also schedule counseling calls to help support the caller through the quitting process and provide self help materials about tobacco use and the information on quitting.  Callers will also receive information about community resources and meetings that may help them quit tobacco.

The Quit Line will initiate up to five scheduled phone sessions with the client over a two to six month period.  The Quit Line will make the initial contact with the client approximately 48 hours after receiving the fax referral.  Once the initial contact is made the Quit Line is open to the client to call at their discretion.  A person may call the Quit Line as many times as they like, free of charge.  You may be eligible for free NRT up to eight weeks if your insurance plan or workplace has partnered with the Quit Line and you enroll into the program.  If you are on Medicaid, you can receive any nicotine replacement or medications with a doctor’s prescription at any pharmacy for small co-pay of $3.00.  If you have no insurance at all, then you can receive a discounted coupon from the Quit Line for four weeks in the mail to be redeemed at CVS or Rite Aid pharmacies for $25.  All calls to the Quit Line are completely confidential, however some may be recorded for training and quality assurance purposes only.

Quit Line Hours:

Monday thru Thursday:             9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Friday:                                      9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday:               10:00 am – 6:30 pm

For more information contact the A.N.D.Y. Program at:
800-417-9295 or email cheryl_gasser@comhealthpro.org

Youth Programs

LifeSkills: The A.N.D.Y. Program offers tobacco prevention classes specifically designed for youth.  The LifeSkills Training Program is a comprehensive, scientifically-proven prevention program that incorporates health information, general life skills, and drug resistance skills.

The LifeSkills Training Program promotes health and personal development and is based on the latest research about causes of youth substance abuse.  It addresses some of the most important factors leading adolescents to use tobacco and drugs.

LifeSkills is a proven training method that consistently reduces youth tobacco, alcohol, marijuana use and is among the most extensively evaluated substance abuse programs available.

Some of the topics covered in the LifeSkills Training Program:
     advertising & violence in the media
     self-esteem
     self image
     making decisions
     communication skills
     assertiveness
     resolving conflict
     drugs, alcohol, tobacco
     coping with anger & anxiety
     social skills

For more information contact the A.N.D.Y. Program at:
800-417-9295 or email cheryl_gasser@comhealthpro.org