Free Tobacco Cessation Classes

Who should come?

Anyone who wishes to become tobacco free. Nicotine replacement (including nicotine patches, gums or lozenges) is available free of charge for participants. Classes are offered throughout the year at multiple Berks County locations.

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 $2,000/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
• Get free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as grant funding allows**
• Meet group members for extra support
• Get guidance from a counselor 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.