Want to quit smoking? Help is available.
Chickasaw Nation Division of Health is offering a series of free tobacco cessation classes to assist patients and tribal employees in the transition into a tobacco-free environment.
All Division of Health campuses became tobacco free May 2009 in an effort to provide a healthy, smoke free environment for employees, patients and visitors.
The classes provide basic information about tobacco abuse, problem solving skills and social support. The hour long classes begin 5:30 p.m. at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center Behavioral Health Group room. Participants meet four times, every two weeks for two months and are encouraged to bring their spouses for support or to help them stop using tobacco.
Below are the established class dates.
For more information, contact Christie Byars at 580-421-4592 or Christie.Byars@chickasaw.net.
Additional help is available through the following tools:
Nicotine Replacement Therapies
Chickasaw citizens can access nicotine replacement therapies through the MAPS program. Please contact your regular health care provider to set up an appointment to discuss nicotine replacement therapies and availability.
Oklahoma Quitline
The Oklahoma 1-800-QUITNOW is also available to anyone and offers one-on-one coaching, specialized materials and referrals to community resources.
