If you have ever tried to stop smoking or vaping, you know how hard it can be. The good news is that our team of physicians, nurse practitioners and lifestyle counselors are here for you. To schedule an appointment, please call us at (585) 602-0720.
Nicotine Dependence Treatment
In addition to in-person appointments, the clinical team at the Center for Community Health & Prevention continues to offer telehealth visits. Appointments can be done by phone or video conferencing.
Individual Sessions
If you want to stop smoking or vaping, we will build a plan together that meets your needs and timetable. If you are not sure you want to stop yet – or even altogether – we will support you and discuss what you can do to care for your health right now.
What you can expect:
- Privacy and flexibility of in-person, phone, or telehealth counseling
- Focus on your particular circumstances, with consideration of your goals and lifestyle
- Proven methods to help you manage withdrawal symptoms and prevent relapses
- Meetings with a nicotine dependence specialist to discuss medication options, if necessary
- Continuous support, understanding and encouragement
Thinking about quitting? Not sure where to start? Our free Commit to Quit! group program, led by our expert team of certified tobacco counselors, is designed to help you find your path towards freedom from smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco.
Join others on their quit journey in the Commit to Quit! program. Attend one or attend all of the sessions. The program is offered online over Zoom. Internet access is required to participate.
Another free group program offered over Zoom, Vape Escape provides teens ages 12 to 18 with an interactive and supportive environment where they can talk openly about vaping with our Center doctors and health behavior change experts, as well as other youth with similar goals.
Participants have the opportunity to take part in five weekly online sessions about vaping, the lasting impact it has on our health and how to be successful in cutting back or quitting e-cigarette use. Attend one or attend all of the sessions - the program is flexible. Internet access is required to participate.
Resources
We've provided a variety of resources to help you be successful in your journey. For the best results, we recommend individuals use these resources in addition to the one-on-one counseling we offer.
For Referring Providers
Are your patients ready to stop smoking/vaping or reduce their habit? The Center for Community Health & Prevention is your area-wide resource for comprehensive nicotine dependence treatment, and is the only intensive program linked to Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Learn more about how to refer your patients to our Nicotine Dependence Treatment Program.