According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is the leading cause of preventable death, and harms nearly every organ of thebody. Quitting smoking has numerous health benefits, regardless of your age. Lake County General Health District offers programs and assistance to help those who want to quit smoking or using tobacco products.
Tobacco Cessation Services in Lake County
Ohio Tobacco Quitline
The Tobacco Quitline is a free telephone support service that can help people who want to quit smoking or using tobacco. The Quitline can provide information and services including:
- Free support, advice, and counseling from experienced coaches
- A personalized quit plan
- Practical information on how to quit, including ways to cope with nicotine withdrawal
- The latest information about medications to help you stop smoking
- Free or discounted medications (available for at least some callers in most states)
- Referrals to other resources
- Mailed self-help materials
- To access Quitline services, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit the Ohio Department of Health’s Cessation Program.
My Life My Quit
My Life, My Quit™ is always 100% free, confidential for teens who want to quit.
- Text your coach, click to chat, or call 855.891.9989 for support.
- Get text messages that give you a boost while you quit.
- Learn how to cope with stress in healthy ways.
- Find out why your body craves nicotine.
- Get tips and the support you need to quit for good.
- Text “Start My Quit” to 36072
Other Cessation Services available in Lake County:
University Hospitals
Whether you smoke cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or use smokeless tobacco, the Tobacco Treatment Counseling offers individual behavioral counseling, medical supervision and numerous resources to assist in quitting, as well as remaining tobacco -free.
The program uses evidence-based care for tobacco dependence. They utilize a combination of behavioral counseling and medication which, when used together, have been shown to dramatically improve the chance of success. The Tobacco Treatment Counseling at UH helps make the decision to quit a lasting one.
Learn more about University Hospital’s Tobacco Treatment Counseling at this link.
Lake Geauga Recovery Services
Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers assist clients who are smoking or using
tobacco products in developing the necessary skills to stop. We increase the clients’ awareness of personal use patterns and behaviors, and assist them in developing an effective plans surrounding their goals, connect with additional resources and discuss the possibility of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
Services are provided to adults who have a desire to stop or decrease their use of tobacco products.
Licensed therapists provide one on one sessions using a curriculum workbook to assist in balancing decisions, knowing triggers and patterns, creating a personalized quitting plan, coping with withdrawal, managing emotions, building healthy living skills, identifying sources of support and creating a relapse prevention plan.
Meets once weekly for an hour for about 8 weeks, can be adjusted based on individualized need and/or insurance eligibility. Can discuss options for NRT based on insurance coverage or ability to self-pay.
For more information, call (440)255-0678 or email info@lgrc.us
Locations:
9083 Mentor Ave., Mentor – Walk in Intakes Monday and Friday 8am-3pm, Wednesday 8am-7pm
134 S. St. Claire, Painesville- Walk in Intakes Tuesday and Thursday 9am-3:30pm
Cleveland Clinic Smoking Cessation Program
The Cleveland Clinic Smoking Cessation Program is a comprehensive, multifaceted program that can be tailored to your individual needs. We offer a variety of services designed to help you throughout the process, including office visits, distance health visits (virtual or telephone), and the eCoach program or pharmacy consultations.
Sign up for the program, or call to make an appointment at 216-448-8247.
