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Virtual Tobacco Cessation – Berks Community Health Center

Classes are held virtually. Nicotine replacement (including nicotine patches, gums or lozenges) is available free of charge for participants and may be picked up at the Berks Community Health Center located at 1110 Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604.

Why should you be tobacco free?

  • You lower your health risks for illnesses or death from cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, diabetes and heart disease.
  • You’ll have more energy! Less toxins in your blood and better lung function will enable you to be more active.
  • It saves money! It costs about $3,000/year to smoke one pack of cigarettes a day.

What will you learn?

  • Understand tobacco addiction • Identify triggers • Develop a personalized plan to quit • Identify supports to help you through the process • Discuss withdrawal symptoms and medication assistance • Receive free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as grant funding allows • Meet group members for extra support • Receive guidance from our tobacco treatment specialist to help you on your way to a healthier you!

If you are interested in attending a tobacco cessation class, please register online with the form below, or contact Teresa Tieman Detweiler, Prevention Specialist at (610) 376-8669, Ext. 136, tdetweiler@cocaberks.org.

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Name*
Address*
Please note: If you select a virtual class, you will receive a link to the Zoom meetings after you register. All classes not labeled virtual are held in person.
I am unable to attend a class but would like information about individualized support available by phone.
Would you like to be added to the Council on Chemical Abuse email list to receive news about upcoming trainings, events and more?*

Classes are held virtually. Nicotine replacement (including nicotine patches, gums or lozenges) is available free of charge for participants and may be picked up at the Berks Community Health Center located at 1110 Rockland St, Reading, PA 19604.

Why should you be tobacco free?

  • You lower your health risks for illnesses or death from cancer, emphysema, bronchitis, diabetes and heart disease.
  • You’ll have more energy! Less toxins in your blood and better lung function will enable you to be more active.
  • It saves money! It costs about $3,000/year to smoke one pack of cigarettes a day.

What will you learn?

  • Understand tobacco addiction • Identify triggers • Develop a personalized plan to quit • Identify supports to help you through the process • Discuss withdrawal symptoms and medication assistance • Receive free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as grant funding allows • Meet group members for extra support • Receive guidance from our tobacco treatment specialist to help you on your way to a healthier you!

If you are interested in attending a tobacco cessation class, please register online with the form below, or contact Teresa Tieman Detweiler, Prevention Specialist at (610) 376-8669, Ext. 136, tdetweiler@cocaberks.org.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Address*
Please note: If you select a virtual class, you will receive a link to the Zoom meetings after you register. All classes not labeled virtual are held in person.
I am unable to attend a class but would like information about individualized support available by phone.
Would you like to be added to the Council on Chemical Abuse email list to receive news about upcoming trainings, events and more?*
Details

Date:
Thursday January 13 2022

Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm


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