Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. When you stop smoking, you lengthen your life. It is always the right time to stop.
What is the "Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life" Program?
It is a four-week education and support program for people who want to quit tobacco use. This program is for both the first-time quitter and for individuals who have attempted to quit before.
Who Should Attend the Smoking Cessation Program?
Anyone who is interested in making the life-saving change to quit tobacco use will benefit from this program. For support, we encourage "support buddies" to attend with the person they are supporting. This will allow the "buddy" to understand and learn more about the behavior change process that occurs with quitting.
What are the Goals of the Program?
The primary goal of the program is to help you understand your readiness to change and the nature of addiction to nicotine. Other goals of the program are on-going support and encouragement to help you remain tobacco free.
What are the Benefits of the Program?
The "Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life" program helps you to quit tobacco use and stay quit. The decision to quit smoking is the best decision you can make for your health and your family's health.
What are the Classes Like?
Education information includes readiness to change, methods of managing withdrawal, and the importance of exercise. Preventing weight gain is explored and preventing relapse is discussed.
When it the Program Offered?
Free group classes are offered throughout the year at different locations to make it easier for you to participate. Individual instruction and support are available.
Is a Self-Paced Program Available?
A compact disc, with an accompanying workbook, program is available for people who want to quit smoking. Both parts of the program work together to help you stop tobacco use. The workbook reinforces the information presented in CD.
How Much Does This Program Cost?
The classes are free to Optima Health members* and the community.
How Do I Register?
Call 1-800-SENTARA. The "Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life" program provides you with techniques to make a life-saving change. The decision to quit smoking is the best one that you can make for your health and your family's health.
*All programs may not be available in your service area. Members who are interested in the programs noted above should contact their benefits administrator or call 1-800-SENTARA. Optima Health employer groups should contact us for more information.