It is never too late to quit, if not for yourself than for those who love you.  If you have tried to quit before keep trying, YOU CAN QUIT.  There are many tools and tricks out there to help you become smoke-free.  Join the millions of Americans who have successfully quit tobacco!

Strong reasons make strong actions –William Shakespeare

Freedom From Smoking Classes

Freedom from Smoking is a smoking cessation program developed by the American Lung Association and presented by Jefferson County Health Department. Jefferson County has higher cancer rates than the national average and Missouri ranks third in the nation for the number of smokers per capita.

We Can Help You QUIT!

Kicking the smoking addiction is different for each person.  There are many resources available to tailor to the specific needs of each individual.

The Health Department conducts Freedom From Smoking classes several times a year at four locations: the Jefferson County Health Department Hillsboro and Arnold offices, Jefferson Memorial Hospital, and St. Anthony's Medical Center.  Having four locations helps us ensure that classes are offered to county residents on a year-round basis.

This is a 7 week behavior modification course that helps smokers learn about their smoking habit, build motivation to quit, and provides the support needed to stay quit. All classes are held weekly for seven weeks and registration is required.

The best success stories come from those who have taken a class or time to learn about changing their behavior and learning about their smoking habit in combination with either nicotine replacement, auriculotherapy or hypnosis to aid with the nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine replacement therapy IS offered to all Freedom From Smoking class participants at no additional charge. 

Secondhand smoke is also a serious problem, so your quitting will also be a great benefit to your friends, family and loved ones. Click here for information regarding this serious threat and how to protect those you love from secondhand smoke.  

For additional information on the classes and upcoming class schedules call 636-282-1010 ext 268 or 636-797-3737 ext. 105.

To register for a class held at the Health Department, call 636-282-1010 ext 268.

To register for a class held at St. Anthony's Medical Center, call 1-800 554-9550.

To register for classes held at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, call 636-933-1603.