Tobacco Cessation Resources

American Cancer Society (ACS)

1430 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-398-0537 www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society operates the Florida Quitline (see Florida Quitline), which is a statewide telephone-based program that offers counseling, information about quitting, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy assistance. The local chapter also has a database of area resources, in addition to educational materials to assist in quitting.

American Legacy Foundation

www.becomeanex.org
EX is a free plan that will help you stop smoking. It’s not about why to quit. EX is all about HOW to quit. The plan was created by medical experts and tested by real smokers (ex-smokers). The website includes many interactive tools to help re-learn how to live life without cigarettes. Each section of the website includes useful information and a workbook. EX is tailored to help users with tools to set quit dates and provide ongoing education and motivation. The EX community also offers support from others trying to quit and ex-smokers. For more information, visit the website.

American Lung Association (ALA)

6852 Belfort Oaks Place Jacksonville, FL 32216
904-743-2933 www.lungfla.org

Baptist Cancer Institute-Baptist Hospital

800 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-202-1814 www.e-baptisthealth.com
Baptist offers the QuitSmart system, which utilizes a multi-component approach to smoking cessation. Participants receive a kit which includes a guidebook for purposes of self-study. An audiotape/CD teaches progressive relaxation while participants learn to become a calm, comfortable nonsmokers. Proven coping techniques, relapse prevention and recovery strategies from trained health professionals are all taught to help assist in making the change. Social support is enlisted from family, friends, and co-workers.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Office on Smoking and Health

www.cdc.gov/tobacco
Maintained by the CDC's Office on Smoking and Health, this website covers tobacco-related issues and offers information on cessation. It also provides users with a list of support resources, tips for quitting, and information about the benefits of quitting. For additional support in quitting, including free quit coaching, a free quit plan, free educational materials, and referrals to local resources, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669); TTY 1-800-332-8615 or visit the website.

Florida Quitline

1-877-U-CAN-NOW (1-877-822-6669) http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Tobacco/quitline.html
The Florida Quitline offers toll-free telephone-based tobacco cessation counseling at no cost. Anyone living in Florida who is ready to make an attempt to quit can use the Quitline. The Quitline offers counseling sessions, self-help materials, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy assistance. TDD services are also offered for the hearing impaired.

Freedom from Smoking

www.ffsonline.org
Freedom From Smoking®, the American Lung Association's nationally known and recognized program, is considered the gold standard for smoking cessation programs. This free web-based program consists of seven modules that assists the smoker with the quitting process.

Mayo Clinic

4500 San Pablo Road Jacksonville, FL 32224
904-953-0039 www.mayoclinic.org/stop-smoking/jaxtreatment.html
This program offers individualized treatment plans created by a psychologist to fit your needs. The initial visit consists of a nicotine dependency consultation, and sessions following this depend on the treatment plan created. Prices range from $158 - 263 per session.

My Quit Smoking Diary

http://www.myquitsmokingdiary.com
Web resource for people who are trying to quit smoking or have quit smoking can come to learn and interact with others with similar issues.

Naval Hospital Jacksonville (for military and eligible beneficiaries only)

2080 Child Street Wellness Center, Building 867 Jacksonville, FL 32214
904-542-5292 (ext. 10) http://navalhospitaljax.med.navy.mil/clinics/wellness/wellness.asp
This program is offered to all active duty members and eligible beneficiaries. The program offers an initial one hour session focusing on the effects of nicotine addiction and emphasizes behavior modification and stress management. Weekly follow up sessions are then scheduled to address nutrition management, weight management, and relapse prevention. Nicotine Replacement Therapy assistance is also available.

Nicotine Anonymous (NA)

1-877-879-6422 www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Nicotine Anonymous is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. NA 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 those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The group offers support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine. Telephone and internet meetings are also available. For more information and for date and time locations, please visit the website.

Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

1107 Myra Street, Suite 250 Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-482-0189
The Quit Smoking Now program will take a tobacco user through a six week program, one hour a week and assist them in learning "why they smoke," how to deal with triggers, learn stress management techniques, and coping with withdrawal symptoms. This is accomplished in a stress-free, no-pressure supportive group environment where everyone has the same goal in mind... QUITTING. The group is led and guided by a tobacco cessation counselor, but is participant driven. Northeast Florida AHEC hosts these FREE classes in seven counties, Baker, Clay, St. Johns, Duval, Flagler, Volusia, and Nassau.

Pfizer

www.mytimetoquit.com

Quitnet

http://quitnet.com
Quitnet is an online cessation network where smokers help smokers quit. Many tools are available on this site, from a quitting calendar to a quit date wizard. The site offers 24-7 support from others trying to quit, and those that have successfully kicked the habit. A directory of local support programs helps tailor the site to individual needs.

Shands Jacksonville

655 W. 8th Street Jacksonville, FL 32209
904-544-4843 http://jax.shands.org
The Healthy Start program with Shands Jacksonville offers free cessation classes for pregnant women and their families. Please call for more information.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center

1 Shircliff Way Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-308-7560 www.jaxhealth.com
St. Vincent’s uses the Quitsmart System to help tobacco users break the habit. Individual and group sessions are available. The program consists of three sessions, lasting for about an hour each. Classes are held the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m., but appointments at other times can be made. The cost is $75 for the entire program.

Tobacco Free Florida

www.tobaccofreeflorida.com
This website offers resources for those wanting to quit tobacco use. Qwitter is a social tool designed to help tobacco users quit. It helps keep track of how many cigarettes smoked, keep a journal of thoughts and feelings, view progress over time, and share this information with people who can support the process. For more information, visit qwitter.tobaccofreeflorida.com.

DISCLAIMER: This list is not an endorsement of any of the entities listed, but rather a resource list to assist those interested in tobacco cessation. This list is not all inclusive and other resources may be available in your area. Program information may change. Contact resources directly for the most accurate information. Please consult your health care provider before trying any smoking cessation method. Tobacco-Free Jacksonville provides the following list of smoking cessation programs for information purposes only. Tobacco-Free Jacksonville does not sponsor or endorse any of the mentioned organizations or programs.

Updated August 2009