New Round of Cessation Classes Begins October 2nd

The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a free tobacco cessation class beginning Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 pm at the Garrett County Health Department’s Oakland Office. This class is open to users of all types of tobacco, including cigarettes, smokeless, and electronic smoking devices. 

Throughout the course of the six-week class participants will receive a number of resources to help them change their habits including a notebook with many tools, group support from others who are also trying to quit smoking, and free cessation aids in the form of nicotine patches, nicotine gum or lozenges, or one of the prescription drugs, Zyban or Chantix.

“I am excited to get this class started and help as many people as possible along their journey toward freedom from nicotine addiction,” said Sharon Custer, who was recently named as the new cessation class instructor for the Garrett County Health Department. “We have changed things a bit with our cessation classes, so if you’ve joined us before, come again and see what’s new. For those who just aren’t able to attend a group class, we are able to arrange individual sessions when necessary.”

Participants also have access to the Maryland Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW, which gives them access to a “Quitting Coach” for help seven days a week.  Anyone from the general public can use the hotline as well.

Additional classes are scheduled to begin in various locations around the county in early 2020.

For more information about the upcoming class or to register, contact the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334 7730 or 301-895-3111. The classes, cessation aids, and Maryland Tobacco Quitline are funded by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Program.

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department