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You can quit smoking. We can help. Smoking cessation classes start May 17.

19 April 2023

Join the American Lung Association’s week quit smoking program, conveniently
held at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster 10509

Hundreds of thousands of people have become smoke-free through a Freedom From
Smoking® Group Clinic which offers a structured, systematic approach to quitting
smoking.
Overseen by a certified facilitator, you will learn:

  • How to know if you’re really ready to quit
  • Medications that can increase your success
  • Lifestyle changes to make quitting easier
  • How to prepare for your quit day
  • Coping strategies for managing stress & avoiding weight gain
  • How to stay smokefree for good

at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster 10509.

The program will be at no cost to the participants, and they will be supplied with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as long as the supply lasts. Class size will be limited, and pre-registration is required.

Freedom From Smoking Group Quit Program (7 Weeks)
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm (8 Classes)
First class starts on Wednesday, May 17 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Open to the public over 18 yrs. old. 
For more information contact:
Alexa Contreras (845) 808-1390 ext. 43155 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Program Facilitator: Alexa Contreras, Putnam County Department of Health
Click here to register.
Visit Lung.org/ffs for more information about the program or our online Freedom From
Smoking® Plus if a Group Clinic isn’t right for your quit.

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40 Gleneida Avenue
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