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Quit Smoking Program at UVM Medical Center

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Email us at quittobaccoclassatuvmhealth [dot] org (QuitTobaccoClass[at]uvmhealth[dot]org) or give us a call:

802-847-7333

If you smoke or use any form of tobacco products, The University of Vermont Medical Center encourages you to quit tobacco use for your health. Our group programs are committed to helping you be free of tobacco use.

Local resources are available through My Healthy Vermont Quit Smoking Workshops to help you and your family members lead a nicotine-free lifestyle. Quitting tobacco or oth­ er nicotine products is one of the best things you can do to improve your overall health. The positive effects on your health and well-being are immediate.

Using a group for counseling and support combined with nicotine replacement can be the fastest and most effective way to stop any form of nicotine addiction.

"It's great to have a place to go where everyone shares a common goal. It might be the most important hour I spend all week for my long-term health."

Quit Tobacco Workshop-Online or In-Person

Group cessation workshops are based on the American Cancer Society's freshstart program which runs for 4 consecutive weeks and is facilitated by a Tobacco­ co Treatment Specialist (TTS). The overall goal of the program is to help individuals over­ come their addiction and enjoy the health benefits of a nicotine free lifestyle.

The program is free and confidential. Delivered in a small group community or work­ place setting, participants receive personal attention and the support of their peers. The program is evidence-based and proven effective. Groups are tailored to meet the needs of different learning styles and each session combines group discussion, education, skills practice in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

During the Workshop participants are introduced to the following key stages:

  • Preparation phase: tailoring your plan and laying the foundation for your success
  • Quit day: planning and affirming the decision to quit
  • Maintenance plan: providing skills, resources and support to remain tobacco free
  • Nicotine Replacement: your TTS will help you choose the right nicotine replacement plan. Free patches, gum and/or lozenges are available to group participants (while supply is available)

"It's great to have a place to go where everyone shares a common goal. It might be the most important hour I spend all week for my long-term health."

Quit Smoking Workshop

For Online and In-Person Group information, and class listings visit Quit Smoking - MyHealthyVT.

Quit By Phone

Links you with a quit coach who will help you get ready to quit and give you tips, advice and support to help you stay quit. Call now to get started.

  • Vermont residents: l-800-QUIT NOW (l-800-784-8669)
  • New York residents: l-866-NY QUITS (l-866-697-8487)
  • Outside these two areas: l-800-QUIT NOW (l-800-784-8669)

Quit Online

Visit www.802quits.com for support, advice, tips and online coaching groups and forums where you can talk with other smokers who know what you are going through.

Women's Health and Smoking During Pregnancy

The Vermont Quit Network Quit by Phone helps reduce the high relapse and SHS for pregnant smokers. Financial incentives are available along with NRT if the mother is not breastfeeding.

For more information, call 1-802-847-6541 or go to www.802quits.com.

For more information on smoking cessation, consult these resources:

Quit Tobacco Classes