The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering Freedom from Smoking, an evidence-based smoking cessation program, to individuals who live or work in Putnam County. Classes will be held in person on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., beginning October 2 through November 13, with an extra class on Thursday October 26. Please note class will meet on Tuesday, October 10 due to Monday October 9 being a holiday.  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. Pre-registration is required: pcdohfreedomfromsmoking2023.eventbrite.com/.

Class size will be limited. For questions call the Putnam County Department of Health at (845) 808-1390 ext. 43155.

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

Freedom From Smoking Group Quit Program Schedule (7 Weeks)

• Monday October 2, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Tuesday October 10, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Monday October 16, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Monday October 23, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Thursday October 26, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Monday October 30, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Monday November 6, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Monday November 13, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Click here to register.

Visit Lung.org/ffs for more information about the program or an online Freedom From
Smoking® Plus if a Group Clinic isn’t right for your quit.