The American Cancer Society's Freshstart Smoking Cessation program is delivered over four separate sessions in a two-week period. Each class has a topic and focus for discussion. Participants should be prepared to complete assignments related to the process of cessation.
The four sessions are:
- Session 1— Understanding Why You Have an Addiction and How to Quit
- Session 2 — Mastering the First Few Days
- Session 3 — Mastering Obstacles
- Session 4 — Staying Quit and Enjoying it Forever
This program is free and open to the community. Classes are held in a group format. This format provides you with the professional assistance, group discussions, tips and encouragement from other smokers.
Plan on attending all four classes being held at the Bronson Gilmore Center for Health Education:
- Tuesday,March 5, 5 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 7, 5 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 12, 5 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 14, 5 to 6 p.m.
This program is sponsored by Bronson Methodist Hospital and the American Cancer Society.