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Health Resources

Use these listings to find local resources that can provide information on nutrition, diet and related concerns

 

Smoking Cessation Local Data Information
Local Agencies & Services Services
HealthFirst Family Care Center
102 County Street, FR
508-679-8111
Smoking cessation is offered for adults by a Certified Cessation Specialist by appointment. Smokers who are considering quitting receive help in preparing for a successful cessation experience.
 
Project ASSERT
Saint Annes Hospital

795 Middle Street, FR
508-674-5600, Ext. 5514
Assistance is provided on information and education on smoking cessation as well as assistance in locating referral to providers for treatment. Health Promotion Advocates work in conjunction with Emergency Department staff and can be accessed seven days a week by calling Dan Mahoney at Ext. 5514.
 
Stanley Street Treatment and Resources (SSTAR)
386 Stanley Street, FR
508-689-5222
Smoking cessation is offered for adults by a Certified Cessation Specialist by appointment. Smokers who are considering quitting receive help in preparing for a successful cessation experience. Individual and Group Counseling Free to All MassHealth Members and SSTAR Primary Care Patients.  Free nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges). Free Nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays available with RX from your doctor as well as RX pills such as Wellbutrin and Zyban (bupropion) and Chantix (varenicline). 
 
Freedom From Smoking Program
St. Anne's Hospital
795 Middle Street, FR
508-674-5600
This program offers eight weekly sessions to guide persons through the process of quitting. This is the program recommended by the American Lung Association which is also offered on-line. The St. Anne's program is offered several times a year for a nominal registration fee of $25.Free nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges). Free Nicotine inhalers and nasal sprays available with RX from your doctor as well as RX pills such as Wellbutrin and Zyban (bupropion) and Chantix (varenicline).  For more information, call 508-674-5600.
 
Quit Tip Line

1-800-9-GET-A-TIP (or 1-800-943-8284) Recorded Message 24 hour pre-recorded quitting ideas. Recording changes daily and provides information and quit tips for quitting tobacco. Free
 


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QuitWorks Telephone Cessation Counseling

QuitWorks - A telephone counseling, information, and referral service for Massachusetts residents who want to stop smoking. QuitWorks is part of the Try To Stop Tobacco Resource Center of Massachusetts.
 

Fight 4 Your Life

Fight 4 Your Life tells the stories of people who battled to quit smoking. Real people who fought for their lives. You can win the fight 4 your life! Find out about medicine and support that can help you quit—and see if your insurance will help you pay. Just visit the Quitting Smoking area.
 

"The 84 "

A project that gets its name from the 84% of Massachusetts youth who do not smoke.
 

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