Resources

Stop Smoking Support Group

The following organizations can provide additional information about programs and support groups in your local area:

Many pharmaceutical companies offer smoking cessation programs for patients who are prescribed or instructed to use medicine to help them quit. If you are taking any of the following medicines to help you quit smoking, look in the package insert for information:

Finally, don't forget that your doctor or nurse may be able to help you find smoking cessation programs and resources in your community. Ask him or her at your next visit.

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Smoking Cessation Books

Provider List

DISCLAIMER: Please consult your physician before trying any smoking cessation method. Smoke-Free Jacksonville provides the following list of smoking cessation programs for information purposes only. Smoke-Free Jacksonville does not sponsor nor endorse any of the mentioned organizations or programs.

Alternative Wellness Center
1122 3rd St., Suite 1
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
904/349-2946, 241-5566
Description: Are U Ready to STOP SMOKING? A simple reflex test can confirm if the timing is right for U. To schedule your free consultation call, (904) 349-2946 or (904) 241-5566 or e-mail nikilamont@alltel.net Visit our website to learn more about us: www.nikilamont.com "I was a one-pack daily smoker for 30 years, and tried to stop many times via several methods (unsuccessfully). I came to Niki as a last ditch method. After initial meeting, and 1 session of hypnosis, I stopped smoking. It was easy, almost effortless and pain-free."- D. Brown, Atlantic Beach, Florida 5/24/00
Contact: Niki Lamont

Avalon Wellness Enterprise, Inc.
1132 Edgewood Ave S
904-384-3489
FAX: 384-9564
Description: Holistic smoking cessation program: hypnosis, relaxation/imagery, techniques - healing touch and acupuncture.
Contact: Patty Carroscia, RN, Hypnotherapist

St. Vincent's
QuitSmart
(904) 308-8621
Description: QuitSmart combines coping techniques, hypnosis and a realistic cigarette substitute with a simple easy-to-follow program that takes only four sessions. It is a highly effective way to quit smoking in only 22 days.
Contact: Louise Gibson, RN, BSN

Duval County Health Department Health Promotions
900 University Blvd., N., Suite 205
630-3310
Description: 4 week program (one session/week), $15/person. Works with individuals and groups. Special program for teens (no charge for anyone younger than 21; fee will be waived if unable to pay). Can meet at client’s site.
Contact: Robert Woods

Health Designs, Inc. - Worksite Health Promotion & Wellness
13000 Sawgrass Village Circle #10
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
(904) 285-2019
Description: This is a stage based education program that helps individuals become tobacco free for a lifetime. It examines the smoker's present and past habits as a smoker and challenges the reasons why they smoke and how they can successfully change the addictions and conditions of the habit. The program can be presented at the worksite in a classroom environment OR can stand alone as a self-help course geared to the individual who is ready to quit and needs support and motivaton.
Contact: Ann Sabbag, MS, CHE or visit our website at www.healthdesigns.net

The Guidance Clinic
The Guidance Clinic offers treatment to help people stop smoking. This
is done in four different modes of treatment:
1. Hypnotherapy
2. Medication
3. Individual Psychotherapy
4. Group/Family Psychotherapy
The Guidance Clinic has offices in Baymeadows and at the Beaches. Most insurance plans (including Mayo) are accepted. Please call (904)
730-7575.

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Nicotine Dependence Center
4 North Davis Building, 4500 San Pablo Road
953-0039
Description: Individual therapy with provision of the most recent medical advances, supportive counseling and nicotine addition education. Contact: Steven Ames, PhD.

Lynnette Kennison, PhD, ARNP: provides individual counseling for smoking cessation as well as prescribes the most recent smoking cessation pharmaceuticals to include Chantix, Zyban, and Nicotrol Inhaler. Please call 904-296-3113 for an appointment at her office located at 6817 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 304, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Naval Air Station Jacksonville Wellness Center
Tobacco Cessation Overview with instructions to use Nicotine Replacement -Initial one-hour session focusing on the effects of nicotine addiction and emphasize behavior modification and stress management. Weekly follow-up sessions are then scheduled to address nutrition/weight management, and relapse prevention.

Tobacco Cessation Overview with Instructions to use Zyban - This 60 minute session is for those interested in taking "Zyban." Active duty members may then be seen at the Branch Medical Clinic while, family members and retirees must be seen by a Naval Hospital physician for the actual prescription. Participants may also attend follow-up sessions for additional education, support, and nicotine replacement, if needed.

Group Hypnosis To Quit Smoking - This 90-minute session will help your subconscious mind get the message to help you quit and stay quit.

Nicotine Replacement - Patches and gum are provided free of charge to all active duty and Tri-Care enrollees participating in our programs.

If eligible, please call the Wellness Center at 542-5292, ext. 10 for further information and/or to schedule an appointment.

For further information and printed materials:
American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345
American Heart Association (800) 242-1793
American Lung Association (800) LUNG-USA

Updated January 2003