Overview of Freedom From Smoking®
The Harrisburg Area YMCA provides Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Programs throughout the year. They help youth, adults, and families to stop smoking. The programs are funded by the PA Department of Health through the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania.
Smoking has unsafe effects on our bodies. Cigarettes contain about 600 ingredients. While they burn during smoking, they can create more than 7,000 chemicals. Due to this, smoking can cause many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, and blood clotting. There is no safe way to smoke. If you replace your cigarette with a tobacco alternative, you won’t avoid the risks. When you inhale smoke, it affects your entire body. Smoking also affects our skin, changing its color and health. Since smoking affects our entire bodies, finding a way to quit is the biggest step.
Duration
Freedom From Smoking® classes meet for eight weeks. Class duration is dependent on the program.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in Tobacco Cessation classes, participants must be 18 years of age or older and be a current user of tobacco, nicotine, and/or vapes.
Program Goals
Prepare for your Quit Day by gaining access to medications that can increase your chances of success and learning strategies to stay free from nicotine, tobacco, and vaping.
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Programs are held throughout the year in person and virutally within Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties at our YMCA branches and other community locations. Our staff are ready to help you with program eligibility and intake! Click to tap to register for more information regarding Freedom From Smoking®.
