Tobacco Cessation Program
The tobacco cessation program through Firelands Center for Coordinated Care supports all tobacco users, including those managing chronic health conditions related to tobacco use.
Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death. On average, every cigarette smoked takes 11 minutes off your life. The tobacco cessation program helps individuals who want to quit tobacco but may not be able to accomplish the goal without support.
What is the Tobacco Cessation Program at Firelands Health
Our program provides personalized support and resources to help you break free from all forms of tobacco, including vaping (for those over 18). Sessions are offered through individual counseling, group classes, or telephonic support, and may include a combination of the following:
- Individualized counseling with a trained tobacco treatment specialist and nurse practitioner
- One-on-one counseling sessions
- Develop a personalized quit plan
- Ongoing support and guidance
- Learn how nicotine replacement or other medications can help double your chance of success
It's never too late to quit smoking
It's never too late to improve your health and quality of life. Quitting offers immediate and long-term rewards:
- Reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke
- Decrease the risk of developing cancer
- Reduce the risk of developing sight-threatening eye diseases
- Have more control of your life
- Regain your sense of taste and smell
- Increased energy
- Breathe easier and cough less
- Save money
Quit Vaping
Our tobacco cessation program includes support to overcome vaping. Only available to those over 18.
How do I enroll in the tobacco cessation program?
Anyone can enroll through self-referral or a provider referral. For more information, call 419-557-6992 or email StanleAn@firelands.com.
Where are programs for tobacco cessation located?
The individual counseling takes place at Firelands Center for Coordinated Care, 1221 Hayes Ave., Sandusky.
The group classes are located at Firelands Regional Medical Center main campus.
Resources
- Telephonic counseling is offered through the Ohio Quitline.
- American Lung Association: 1-800 Lung USA (1-800-586-4872)
- OH Quitline: 1-800 Quit NOW (1-800-784-8669)
- QuitNow.net
- Smokefree.gov
Other support resources
Elaine Slisher, 419-557-6151 or email Tobaccofree@firelands.com
