Tobacco Cessation Resources
Eliminating tobacco use is the most important lifestyle choice you can make to reduce your risk of getting cancer. In addition to causing several types of cancer, tobacco use also puts individuals at higher risk for heart disease, lung disease,
and stroke.
Below are links to information on resources available to those interested in quitting:
National and Pennsylvania resources
National Cancer Institute
The NCI Quitline, 1-877-44U-QUIT (1-877-448-7848), is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/tobacco/smoking
Nicotine Anonymous: Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of people helping each other live nicotine-free lives.
https://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/
1 (877) 879-6422
American Lung Association in Pennsylvania
Contact: Yvonne Kuhenbeaker, Manager, Health Promotions
Phone: (484) 655-1049
Email: Yvonne.Kuhenbeaker@Lung.org
Quitting isn't easy—but it's easier with the right help. The Freedom From Smoking program gives you options, resources and support to quit for good! https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking
Pennsylvania Free Quit Line: Any PA resident over the age of 18 years who wishes to quit smoking may use the PA Free Quit Line. The PA Free Quit Line provides counseling and free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for participants over 18 years of age. For more information, please visit: https://pa.quitlogix.org
1 (800)784-8669 (English)
1 (855) 335-3569 (Spanish)
Lackawanna County
NEPA AHEC (Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center)
Northeast PA Area Health Education Center
164 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Archbald, PA 18403
Phone: 570-209-9644
Email: info@nepa-ahec.org
RediCare Medical Center
648 North Main Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 348-1101
Walk-in clinic, no appt. necessary
Offer counseling and NRT as needed
The Wright Center for Community Health
To learn about smoking cessation help at The Wright Center, please contact Joe Kelly at kellyj@thewrightcenter.org or 570.903.0492.
Luzerne County
Pathway to Recovery
https://www.pathway-to-recovery.org/services/tobacco-cessation
223 W. Broad Street, Hazelton, PA 18201
Contact: Eileen Panzarella
Phone: (570) 455-9902
Email: epanzarella@pathway-to-recovery.org
Rural Health Corporation of NEPA
1084 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
(570) 825-8741
The Wright Center for Community Health
To learn about smoking cessation help at The Wright Center, please contact Joe Kelly at kellyj@thewrightcenter.org or 570.903.0492.
Monroe County
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
https://www.lvhn.org/medical-services/tobacco-treatment-program
206 E. Brown Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Contact: Dawn Gizzo or Melissa Puhak
Phone: (570) 422-1704
Email: Dawn.Gizzo@lvhn.org
Shawnee Medical Group- must be a patient
106 Shawnee Square Drive, Suite 101, Shawnee-on-Del Drive, PA 18356
(570) 421-3900
Pike County
NEPA AHEC (Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center)
Northeast PA Area Health Education Center
164 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Archbald, PA 18403
Phone: 570-209-9644
Email: info@nepa-ahec.org
Susquehanna County
NEPA AHEC (Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center)
Northeast PA Area Health Education Center
164 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Archbald, PA 18403
Phone: 570-209-9644
Email: info@nepa-ahec.org
Wayne County
NEPA AHEC (Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center)
Northeast PA Area Health Education Center
164 Scranton Carbondale Highway
Archbald, PA 18403
Phone: 570-209-9644
Email: info@nepa-ahec.org
The Wright Center for Community Health
To learn about smoking cessation help at The Wright Center, please contact Joe Kelly at kellyj@thewrightcenter.org or 570.903.0492.
Wyoming County
Pathway to Recovery
https://www.pathway-to-recovery.org/services/tobacco-cessation
223 W. Broad Street, Hazelton, PA 18201
Contact: Eileen Panzarella
Phone: (570) 455-9902
Email: epanzarella@pathway-to-recovery.org
The Wright Center for Community Health
To learn about smoking cessation help at The Wright Center, please contact Joe Kelly at kellyj@thewrightcenter.org or 570.903.0492.
Resources in Northcentral PA
Bradford and Tioga Counties
Northcentral Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
63 Main Street, Second Floor, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Contact: Susan Gage
Phone: (570) 724-9145
Email: ncpaahec.students@gmail.com