Thinking of quitting tobacco? Good for you – there probably isn’t a better way to improve your health! Quitting tobacco is difficult, but also doable.
Help is available to live tobacco-free
MHealthy’s Tobacco Consultation Service (TCS) has partnered with the American Lung Association to offer Freedom From Smoking®. This free, eight-week program helps you develop a plan of action that leads to your quit day. You’ll also get the support you need to remain tobacco-free for life.
Register now for September’s free virtual group
Virtual (Zoom) classes will take place Wednesdays, September 13 – November 1, 2023, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. To register, complete this form. To get the full experience, you must register before the first session.
You’ll learn:
- How to know if you’re really ready to quit
- About FDA-approved cessation medications that can increase your success
- Lifestyle changes to make quitting easier
- How to prepare for your quit day
- Coping strategies for managing stress and avoiding weight gain
- How to develop a new self-image
- How to stay tobacco-free for good
More ways to get support
MHealthy’s Tobacco Consultation Service is always available to help you. It offers free one-on-one employee assistance. Certified counselors can help you plan a quit date, explain how your body will react to nicotine withdrawal, offer coping strategies, and provide encouragement for those tough days.
U-M also supports its Tobacco-Free University Premises policy. View tobaccofree.umich.edu for more information about the policy and to find additional support and tools to assist you on your tobacco-free journey.
Learn more and register, visit MHealthy's Freedom From Smoking webpage.
