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SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE BELLONE ANNOUNCES FREE SMOKING CESSATION CLASSES FOR THE PUBLIC

 

 

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today invited residents who use tobacco and are seeking assistance in breaking their addiction to sign up for free smoking cessation classes.  The Learn to Be…Tobacco Free program offers assistance with planning, support, counseling and provides over-the counter medications to participants who are medically eligible.

 

“Breaking an addiction to tobacco is never easy but with the right support network it can literally save one’s life,” said Suffolk County Executive Bellone.  “Since the inception of this program, thousands of smokers have participated in the program and increased their chances of succeeding in this task.  I encourage anyone who is struggling to quit, to sign up for these informative classes and get healthier.”

 

Dr. James Tomarken, Commissioner of Suffolk County Department of Health Services, said: “We know more than ever about what works and what doesn't when it comes to tobacco cessation.  Studies have shown that tobacco users who try to break their addiction with behavioral support are more likely to be successful than those who try to do so without support.”

 

The Office of Health Education staff has been facilitating tobacco cessation services through the Learn to Be …Tobacco Free program for 18 years, serving more than 19,000 residents. The program is a seven-week course that uses a comprehensive approach in the treatment of tobacco product dependence. Educational and behavioral strategies are provided to assist the patient in developing a quit plan to eliminate the use of tobacco products or electronic nicotine delivery systems, also called ENDS. The program also provides over-the counter medications for a fee to participants who are medically eligible.

 

To register for the Learn to Be Tobacco Free program, contact the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 631-853-2928. Registration for the program is open until the second week of each session.

 

Upcoming Classes

 

Bellport Community Center

4 Bell Street, Bellport NY 11713

Dates: Thursdays, August 8, 15; 22, 29, September 5, 12, Reunion: October 3, 2019

Time: 2:00p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Debora 631-853-2928

 

Health Department

725 Veterans Hwy, Bldg. C016 Hauppauge, NY 11788

Dates: Mondays, August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, Reunion: October 15, 2019

Time: 6:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Linda 631-853-3187

 

 

East Northport Library

185 Larkfield Road, East Northport, NY 11731

Dates: Thursdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 10, 17, 24, Reunion: November 14, 2019

Time: 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Contact: Linda 631-853-3187

 

 Southampton Town Hall

116 Hampton Rd. Southampton NY 11968

Dates: Thursdays, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, Reunion: October 31, 2019

Time: 6:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Debora 631-853-2928

 

Swezey Pavilion

103 W. Main St. Patchogue, NY 11772

Dates: Mondays, September 23, 30, October 7, 21, 28, November 4, 2019 Reunion: November 25, 2019

Time: 6:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Linda 631-853-3187

 

Brookhaven Town Hall

One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738

Dates: Tuesdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,2019 Reunion: November 19, 2019

Time: 6:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Debora 631-853-2928

 

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