Snow Hill, MD- Take a breath of fresh air this summer with the Worcester County Health Department’s free summer adult Quit Smoking/Vaping classes.
The summer sessions are scheduled to begin on July 11th and vouchers for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges will be offered with regular attendance of the weekly classes. Worcester Health is committed to helping smokers and vapers establish new behavior patterns that lead to a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Join one of the smoking cessation classes available throughout Worcester County starting next month:
- Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., (July 11, 2023-September 26, 2023) at the Snow Hill Health Department, 6040 Public Landing Rd. Snow Hill, MD 21863.
- Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., (July 12, 2023-September 27, 2023) at the Atlantic Club, 11827 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842.
- Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., (July 12, 2023-September 27,2023) Distance Learning
- Thursdays, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., (July 13, 2023- September 28, 2023) at the Pocomoke Health Center 400-A Walnut Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851.
“No matter how long you’ve smoked or vaped, there are health benefits to quitting,” said Crystal Bell, Chronic Disease and Tobacco Supervisor at Worcester County Health Department. “If a person is thinking about quitting, we want them set up for success by enrolling in our free smoking cessation program. We want residents to know we are here to help them through their quit journey.”
Professionally trained instructors can help participants break the nicotine addiction. The smoking cessation course consists of eight core sessions covering stress management, weight control, assertive communication, how to develop a quit plan, relapse prevention, and physical activity.
For more information or to register, call 410-632-1100 Ext. 1103.
The program is supported by funding from the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund.
