Smoking Cessation Help in Area Counties

Carle cares about helping our patients, visitors and employees become tobacco-free.  We encourage you to consider smoking cessation resources available in your area.

Champaign County
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department offers “Freedom From Smoking,” a unique seven-week program from the American Lung Association.  The cost is $10.00 per person.  The fee includes program materials and the cost of four weeks of the nicotine patch.  Contact Kerisa Fish at (217) 373-7901 ext. 117 for more information.

Coles County
Offers “Freedom From Smoking,” a unique seven-week program from the American Lung Association.  It is free.  To register call Julie Dryden at (217) 348 0530.

Dewitt-Piatt Counties
The DeWitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department offers “Freedom From Smoking,” a unique seven-week program from the American Lung Association.  The class is free for all DeWitt-Piatt County residents.  For more information or to register call Lynn Carr at (217) 935-3427, ext. 17.

Douglas County
The Douglas County Health Department offers a smoking cessation class.  It is a six-week program in which many different techniques are explored to help smokers quit.  The nicotine patch is also offered to anyone who may need it.  The class is free.  For more information call Kim Hunter at (217) 253-4137.

Edgar County
Paris Community Hospital offers “Freedom From Smoking,” a unique seven-week program from the American Lung Association.  The cost is $25.  To register call Debbie Griffin at (217) 465-4141 ext,228.

Ford County
The Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department is offering smoking cessation coupons in the amount of $20 for smokers who are interested in “kicking the habit.”  Most pharmacies in the area have agreed to accept the coupons and will take $20 off of any cessation product that the consumer selects as a means to quit smoking.  For more information, contact Julie Clark, tobacco coordinator, at (815) 432-1483.

McLean County
BroMenn Healthcare offers a one-session program through its respiratory therapy department.  Come to this class and learn about a variety of smoking cessation techniques, ranging from going cold turkey to using one of the nicotine aides available today.  The class includes coping strategies and where to go for help and support.  The risks associated with smoking are also discussed.  The class fee is $10.  For more information call (309) 268-5900.

OSF Center for Healthy Lifestyles offers “Freedom from Smoking” from the American Lung Association.  This seven-week clinic will help you become smoke-free and stay smoke-free.  Sessions are held at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center.  Cost is $99.  A $25 refund will be given to those who attend all seven sessions.  To register, please call toll free (888) 6-ASK OSF (627-5673).

The McLean County Health Department offers educational materials regarding smoking cessation.

Vermillion County
Smoking cessation classes are offered on an ongoing basis at the Danville facility, at worksites and those locations across Vermilion County.  Sessions last for 4 weeks.  Free patches are provided to those needing them who complete the classes.  Classes are free, but you must register.  You can call (217) 431-2662, ext. 241 for Linda Bolton or ext. 302 for Melissa Bodensteiner.

Other Resources
The following resources are available to all Illinois Residents (Smoking Cessation Counseling)

• Illinois Tobacco Quitline (866) Quit-Yes
• American Lung Association Illinois Chapter (800) 548-8252