Dane County has a wide offering of effective resources to quit smoking. Some are free of charge and others are covered by certain work or insurance policies.
In addition to these Dane County resources, any Wisconsinite can call the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line and receive free, effective coaching in quitting smoking. You'll talk to a friendly quit coach who will send you a free 2-week supply of quit-tobacco medications, plus help you develop strategies on how to quit that are just right for you. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
2008 Dane County Quit Smoking Directory
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American Lung Association of WI Freedom From Smoking
Contact: 262-703-4200, 800-LUNG-USA,
www.lungusa.org
Cost: Free
When : Ongoing
Description: "Freedom From Smoking" is an online self
help program that includes a 7 module online course. Includes a readiness assessment. Learn various topics such as stress
management techniques, substitute behaviors, setting a quit day, fitness and
exercise, and maintenance. Must sign up for free online account.
Group Health Cooperative
Contact: Member Services for more info regarding insurance
coverage for GHC-SCW members at 608-828-4853, www.ghc-hmo.com
Cost: Free for GHC-SCW members
When : Ongoing
Description: Self help materials upon request; One-hour Tobacco
Cessation Individual Counseling - call
608-257-9700; One-time Tobacco Free Quit Class - call 608-662-4924
Intentional Energy
Contact: Karen Allaire, RN, 608-235-3730, www.intentionalenergy.com
Cost: $50
When : Ongoing
Description: Private practice offering smoking cessation
counseling either one-on-one or in groups.
Public Health Madison & Dane County - Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Contact: Nursing Intake, 608-266-4821
Cost: Free for pregnant and postpartum women
When : Ongoing
Description: Quit Tobacco Program for pregnant and postpartum
women and partners. General public please call Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW
(Translation Services Available)
Madison Area Technical College
Contact: Health Education Center, Rm. 133, call 608-246-6027 for
more information
Cost: Free for MATC students
When : Check with Student Life Office
Description: One-on-one cessation work offered to those looking
to quit smoking. Other cessation resources such as brochures also available.
Physicians Plus
Contact: For available classes check on www.healthychoicesbigrewards.com or call Member Services at 608-282-8900 or 800-545-5015
Cost: Free for members
When : Ongoing
Description: Good Health Bonus: Members who complete an approved
smoking cessation class at participating facilities are eligible for up to a
$100 reimbursement. Members must pre-pay for the class and submit the receipt
upon completion.
GO-TO Healthy Choices program, Breathe, is an online smoking
cessation program available for Physicians Plus members. It is available on
www.healthychoicesbigrewards.com.
St. Mary's Hospital "Breathe with EASE"
Contact: Mary Wichern, 608-258-6470
Cost: For patients with Dean/St Mary's physicians.
Covered by Medicare and other insurance companies with pre-authorization
When : Ongoing
Description: Breathe with EASE is an 8-12 week course offering
education on smoking cessation techniques and support integrated into an
exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Unity Health Insurance
Contact: 800-362-3310
Cost: Benefits to Unity Members only
When : Ongoing
Description: Unity's Wellness First Program reimburses members
$50 each calendar year for taking Unity-approved health education classes, such
as a stop smoking course, at participating hospitals and clinics. To receive
your reimbursement, you must be a Unity member at least 18 years of age, select
an approved class at a participating hospital or clinic, attend at least 75% of
the classes and complete a Wellness First Reimbursement Form. Unity also
provides a Tobacco Cessation Packet which includes important information and
resources for quitting. To request a packet, please call 800-548-6489.
UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
Contact: Kristen Schnowske, 608-263-0573,
Cost: $110, Covered by most insurance except Dean
When : Mondays and Wednesdays
Description: Persons using the help of medical professionals are
usually more successful in quitting smoking. The Smoking Cessation and Prevention Clinic offers a
variety of tools to help you quit for good, including nicotine and non-nicotine
pharmacologic tools, individual counseling, including help to minimize weight
gain, and long-term social support.
UW Health - Health and Nutrition Education
Contact: Karen Black, 608-287-2770
Cost: Covered by insurance
When : Standard 1-hr. appointment
UW Health - West Clinic Learning Center
Contact: Ann Dodge, 608-265-7667
Cost: Covered by most insurance except GHC and Dean
Description: Individual counseling and First Breath Program.
University Health Services (UHS)
Contact: Please call 608-265-5600 ext. 2 to make an
appointment
Cost: Services available to UW-Madison students
When : Thursday 3 -4 p.m.
Description: UHS offers individual coaching and group support
for students who would like help assessing their current tobacco use. Staff
will assist students in developing strategies for quitting and the support they
need to succeed with their decision.
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Contact: Randall Chipman,
608-280-7073
Cost: Free sessions for members, $8 co-pay for all medications
When : Tuesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. at Madison VA Building 7
Wednesdays, 4 - 5 p.m. via 1-800# telephone clinic
Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m. via
telemental health at
Description: The
Wisconsin Tobacco QuitLine
Contact: 800-QUIT-NOW
Cost: Free
When : Ongoing
Description: 800-784-8669 - A free service offered to all
Wisconsin residents. Offers individual counseling Operation Quit Tobacco - the
QuitLine will send a free 2-week kit of nicotine patches or gum to all
military personnel who call.
