The Tobacco Control program provides various resources and valuable information for tobacco users seeking treatment and dependence of tobacco products. The following provides an overview of what is available throughout New York City and is subject to periodic change. The Directory has been created as a community service intended to publicize the range of programs currently available in New York City. A summary of each program is provided including cost, insurance coverage, hours of availability, and languages spoken. The Smokers Quitline is a free and confidential referral service that provides New Yorkers with help when they are ready to give up tobacco products.
Information is available in English and Spanish.
The Quitline also provides tobacco-related service to a variety of other callers including friends and family of tobacco users, health educators, businesses, parents, and students who are looking for information. In support of the smoking cessation initiative proposed by Governor George Pataki and New York State Commissioner Antonio Novello, the Medicaid Program began coverage of prescription smoking cessation products effective October 1, 1999. Products to be covered include nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and nicotine nasal sprays and inhalers. Medicaid coverage is limited to two courses of treatment per recipient per year. A course treatment is defined as no more than a 90-day supply.