Call the Information Center for the time and place of the program. Smoke Stoppers Program is a multidimensional approach to stop smoking. The course consists of eight sessions over a five week period. All Smoke Stopper instructors are former smokers and are certified by the National Center for Health Promotion. The instructors utilize various behavioral techniques including education about smoking, nutritional information, stress management and relaxation techniques.
Some programs allow participants to repeat the program on an asneeded basis at no additional cost.
The program provides appropriate psychological support, combined with medical interventions asneeded, including the use of nicotine patches, nicotine gum, and antidepressants. The program is available at the Medical Center and at their midtown location at 145 West 58th Street. The program is reinforced with an audio tape and written material for use at home. Smokers can attend the first 45 minutes of any session at no charge or obligation. Personal Wellness Program is a medically supervised program that consists of weekly individual sessions for a period of 4 or 8 weeks.