Louisville offering free classes to help smokers kick the habit

Programs last for 13 weeks

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – (Oct.30, 2014) — The Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has added more classes to help Louisville-area smokers break the tobacco habit. Classes use the Cooper/Clayton Method to Stop Smoking. The 13-week program includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum.

Classes and all class materials are free. Participants also receive free weekly supplies of nicotine replacement products.

Advance registration for the program is required. To register phone 574–STOP (574-7867) or email [email protected]. To see a list of all stop smoking classes and to register online click here.

Start day of each 13-week program:

• Nov. 4, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., RxCrossroads, Eastpoint II, 1901 Eastpoint Parkway.
• Nov. 11, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., JenCare, Ste. 101, 8019 Dixie Hwy.
• Nov.18, Tuesdays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave.
• Nov. 21, Fridays, 12:30 to 1:30p.m., L&N Building, 908 W. Broadway.