Free Classes Available to Help Smokers Quit

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and its community partners are offering free stop smoking classes using the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking (FFS) program.  The 8-session program includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum.  Participants receive free supplies of nicotine replacement products.

Advance registration for Freedom From Smoking classes is required.  There are several ways to register: by phone 574 – STOP (574-7867), email StopSmoking@louisvilleky.gov or online.

Below is a list of upcoming classes in July and August.

August 3 – September 14, Wednesdays, 12:00 -1:00pm, Norton Healthcare, 1206 Spring St., Jeffersonville IN

August 17 – September 28, Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Norton Healthcare, 7430 Jefferson Blvd.

August 24 – October 5, Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Family Health Centers – Portland, 2215 Portland Ave.

August 30 – October 11, Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Seven Counties Services, 708 W. Magazine St.

August 31 – October 12, Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Family Health Center Fairdale, 1000 Neighborhood Pl.

September 7 – October 19, Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Norton Healthcare, 438 Adam Shepherd Pkwy., Shepherdsville KY

September 12 – October 24, Mondays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, 2100 Gardner Ln.

September 14 – October 26, Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., Park DuValle Community Health Center, 3015 Wilson Ave.

September 14 – October 26, Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Park DuValle Community Health Center, 3015 Wilson Ave.

September 19 – October 31, Mondays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Family Health Centers – East Broadway, 834 E. Broadway

September 20 – November 1, Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Family Health Centers – East Broadway, 834 E. Broadway

September 21 – November 2, Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway

September 27 – November 8, Tuesdays,11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Family Health Centers – East Broadway, 834 E. Broadway