Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken
encourages residents who use tobacco to obtain help in breaking their addiction
by signing up for Suffolk County’s “Learn to Be …Tobacco Free” program. The
program offers assistance with planning, support, counseling and medication, if
warranted.
“We know more than
ever about what works and what doesn't,” said Dr. Tomarken. “Studies have shown
that smokers who try to quit smoking using a combination of behavioral
support and medicine are three times more likely to be successful than
those who try to stop smoking without support.”
The classes are free to Suffolk County
residents, though there is a nominal fee for medication for medically eligible
participants. Classes will be held as follows:
Amityville
HRHCare Tri
Community Health Center
1080 Sunrise Hwy
Amityville,
NY 11701
Dates: Thursday, August 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 2017;
Reunion:
September 21, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Debora 631-853-2928
Patchogue
YMCA
255 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
Dates: Thursday, August 24, 31, September 7,14, 21, 28, 2017;
Reunion:
October 19, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Janis 631-853-3187
Farmingville
Brookhaven
Town Hall
1 Independence Hill
Farmingville, NY 11738
Dates: Tuesday, August 29,
2017; September 5,12, 19, October
3, 2017
Reunion: October 24, 2017
Time: 6:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m
Contact: Debora 631-853-2928
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