Take the initiative today to be a healthier you and learn how you can begin to quit smoking. Quitting smoking and wanting to change to a tobacco free lifestyle can be very difficult and it is common for smokers to have a hard time quitting, luckily there are many resources, support and information programs that can help you quit in the most effective way for you.
Some resources include:
NJ Quitline
When you’re ready to quit, call the NJ Quitline. You will speak to a highly trained Quit Coach who has years of counseling experience. They will listen and talk to you about:
- Why you want to quit
- What makes quitting most difficult for you
- Your smoking history
- Your smoking triggers and a plan for dealing with them
- Deciding upon and preparing for a quit day
- How to avoid slips and relapse
For more information visit http://njquitline.org/readyToQuit.html
RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health provides access to many resources to help individuals quit smoking. Some of these resources and programs include:
- One-on-one sessions with our knowledgeable, trained coaches
- Medication and behavioral treatment
- Personalized plans for reducing and eliminating tobacco use
- Assistance for parents who want to eliminate second-hand smoke
- Relapse prevention
- Individualized plans for smokers with mental illness
For more information visit https://www.rwjbh.org/
PHU2 wants you to know that there are many more resources within New Jersey that can help you take that first step to having a tobacco free life. For more information you can visit https://www.ochd.org/
References:
(n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2018, from http://njquitline.org/readyToQuit.html
New Jersey Health System. (n.d.). Retrieved March 23, 2018, from https://www.rwjbh.org/our-locations/
Learn more on our Substance Abuse page.