Tobacco Cessation Resource Guide
Tobacco Treatment Specialists
Tobacco Treatment Specialists support adults throughout their journey to quit tobacco, chew or vaping. They develop personalized treatment plans and work with health care providers to ensure you are get the medical support to help you quit.
Cost: free or there may be a small materials fee.
Munson Healthcare (Traverse City) |
Munson Healthcare (Manistee Hospital) |
Munson Healthcare (Traverse City) |
District #10 Health Department (Wexford County) |
Quit Smoking Programs
American Lung Association - Freedom From Smoking Program
When offered: three times per year (winter, spring, fall)
How long: eight weeks
Where: online/virtual
Cost: $25.00 for printed materials (scholarships available) How to register: visit Smoking Cessation | Munson Healthcare | Northern Michigan , call 231 392-8487, or email pmoore4@mhc.net.
American Lung Association - Freedom From Smoking Plus Online Program
Includes: 12 months or unlimited access to the Freedom From Smoking online program, available 24/7 on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Live telephone and chat support from the quit smoking specialist at Lung Helpline. Nine highly interactive sessions to prepare you for your QUIT DAY and help you stay smoke free for good. Certificate of completion. Quitting may help lower your health insurance costs (ask your employer/insurance provider)
Cost: $99 How to register: visit Join Freedom From Smoking | American Lung Association
Michigan Tobacco Quitline 1.800.QUIT.NOW (784-8669)
Cost: free
Information, tobacco treatment referral, phone counseling, online program, text messaging 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1-800-784-8669 (English) or 1 855-335-35-3569 (Spanish). Free nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum or lozenges) available to select callers.
Smoking Cessation & Reduction in Pregnancy-SCRIPT Program
Cost: free if enrolled in the Health Department’s Maternal-Infant Health Program
How to register: contact Michelle Klein RN MA, PHC, Director of Personal Health/Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department at 231 256-0210 or email mklein@bldhd.org.
Alternative Therapies
Imagine Health: Partners in Wellness
Sarah Ramussen, RAc, DipLAc, Mac, Doula CD (Acupuncturist)
231 392-6312 or 231 943-2328, www.serenitywellnesstc.com
Grand Traverse Hypnotherapy & Counseling
Amelia Hasenohrl, MA, LPC CHt, (Certified Hypnotherapist)
231 590-7759, aradia9@yahoo.com
Cost: $450 (4 -1 hour sessions, follow up, and downloads)
Other Local Resources
Teen Vaping
Adolescent Health Clinic - Grand Traverse County Health Department
Andrew Waite, LMSW/Program Supervisor Adolescent Health
Kalkaska - Freedom From Smoking Program
Kaley Tinkle, 231 258-7791, ktinkle@mhc.net
Cowell Family Cancer Center
Offers the American Lung Association "Freedom From Smoking" program. The cost of the program is $25 for materials. Some scholarships are available; please call 231-392-8487 for information on scholarships.
Websites & Mobile Apps
American Cancer Society Stay away from Tobacco program, 1-800-227-2345
American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking programs, helpline, smoking cessation tools and tips
BeTobaccoFree.gov Learn more about tobacco use, e-cigarettes, and how to quit
Clickotine Mobile App - Free
DipQuit Mobile App - Free
Livestrong MyQuit Coach Mobile App - Free
Michigan.gov Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
QuitNow! Mobile App - Free
Quit Right Mobile App - Free
Smokefree.gov Mobile App - Free
Tips4Health Free text messaging program to help you quit smoking, 734 641-5643
Truth Initiative Program to help young people quit vaping
Other Resources
State Quitline: 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
Free confidential phone counseling service for up to seven sessions, more services if pregnant. You might be eligible for free nicotine patches or gum.
American Lung Association, Lung HelpLine: 800-548-8252
Free confidential phone counseling service by training professionals. Open daily 8 am - Noon (EST).