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Cessation and Education Programs for adults and teensSmoking
Cessation and Education Programs for adults and teens
First Step Workshop
The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation offers its smoking cessation program
through a 2½-3 hour workshop (1-2 sessions). It is a readiness-centered
program, which is offered upon request. For more information, call 612-863-1685.
Nicotine Anonymous
A 12-step recovery program; no cost, donations accepted. Call for dates
and times:
1. Linden Hills Congregational Church, 42nd & Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis,
MN 55410 612-296-9400
2. Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55435, 952-831-6515
3. St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 42nd & Sheridan Ave. S., Minneapolis,
MN 55412, 612-296-9400
STAR Clinic (Successful
Tobacco Assessment & Reduction)
(must be a veteran to participate in either program)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Call Gayle Meyer for details as dates and times vary: 612-725-2228.
Tobacco Dependence Clinic
Hennepin County Medical Center
701 Park Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Individual consultation with a smoking cessation specialist. Interpreter services
available for Spanish, Somali, Russian, and Hmong. Call 612-347-2300 and ask
for Vickie to make an appointment.
Tobacco Research Program
University of Minnesota
Call 612-627-4900.
Looking for smokers who are interested in participating in a research study.
Uses different methods to help people quit, including medications. Must meet
certain criteria.
Tobacco Education Program
Family & Children's Service, South Hennepin
9201 E. Bloomington Freeway
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-884-7353
One-time educational program for youth; consists of discussions, videos, and
hands-on demonstrations.
Cost: $30.00
Tobacco Awareness Program
(TAP)
Kennedy High School
9701 Nicollet Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55420
Call 952-885-7800. Contact Mary Ubl (School Nurse) or Sara Schnadt (Counseling
Department).
Eight 45-minute sessions during school; consists of what to do instead of smoking
or chewing, how to deal with stress, how to avoid gaining weight, and how to
deal with withdrawal symptoms. No cost.
OTHER
RESOURCES
Youth Tobacco Sites
www.tmvoice.com (Minnesota site for youth)
www.tobaccofreekids.org
Telephone Referral Information
Minnesota's Tobacco
Helpline
Sponsored by MPAAT (Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco).
For free, confidential, personalized help to stop smoking, call:
1-877-270-STOP
1-877-2NO-FUME (Spanish)
Medformation
651-697-3333
For a listing of smoking
cessation programs in other geographic areas, go to Web site:
www.mplsheartfoundation.org/resources
HealthPartners Members
A Call to Change - Partners
in Quitting
Personalized program that will guide you through the process of quitting and
help you manage cravings and stay tobacco-free one day at a time.
Cost: HealthPartners members free; non-members $150.
Call: 952-883-7800 or
1-800-311-1052 (outside the Twin Cities metro area)
TDD: 952-883-7498
Web site: www.healthpartners.com (search "smoking cessation")
Offers a number of smoking cessation programs at various clinics.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Members
Blueprint for Health - a
personalized phone counseling tobacco cessation program
Call 1-800-835-0704.
Web site: www.bluecrossmn.com/members/programs.html
Medica (Allina) Members
Call Medformation at 651-697-3333.
Offers smoking cessation programs at various clinics.
UCare Members
Telephone smoking cessation program through the Mayo Tobacco QuitLine. UCare also offers "Freedom From Smoking" and "Fresh Start II" smoking cessation classes. Call 612-676-3350.
Self-Help On-Line Quit
Smoking Sites
www.cdc.gov/tobacco (includes
youth guide to quitting)
www.quitnet.org
www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9910/htm/smoke.htm
Smoking Cessation Print
Materials
American Heart Association
4701 W. 77th St., Edina, MN 55435
Call 952-835-3300.
American Cancer Society
Web site: www.cancer.org
Call 1-800-ACS-2345.
American Lung Association,
Minnesota
Web site: www.lungusa.org
Call 651-227-8014 or 1-800-642-LUNG.