There is no denying tobacco use is one of the hardest habits to break, especially on your own. That's why Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and MU Health Care offer Quit Tobacco Now Services to help tobacco users kick the habit for good.
Our services are free and open to the public. Certified tobacco treatment specialists lead virtual group classes throughout the year.
Quit Tobacco Now Virtual Group Classes
The class meets every Tuesday (excluding holiday weeks) from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. to discuss a variety of topics, including the science behind tobacco dependence, quitting strategies, coping mechanisms, and more. Each session will include group discussion as well as activities to help guide your overall quit plan. Participants can join via smartphone or computer.
Class Topics:
- Session 1: Effects of tobacco use, benefits of quitting
- Session 2: Setting a quit date, preparation strategies and cutting back
- Session 3: Nicotine replacement therapies for quitting
- Session 4: Importance of active planning, identifying triggers
- Session 5: Understanding urges and cravings, coping strategies
- Session 6: Identifying support people and resources
- Session 7: Managing stress and conflict, relaxation strategies
- Session 8: Planning for high-risk relapse scenarios, responding to lapses and relapse
- Session 9: Lifestyle changes, addressing weight gain
- Session 10: Rewarding successes
Lung Cancer Screening
For individuals who are 50 or older and have a 20 pack-year smoking history (smoked at least one pack per day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years) find out more information about our Lung Cancer Screening services.
Enroll in the Next Virtual Class
To participate, complete the following form and one of our program facilitators will reach out with more details.
For additional questions about the program, email quitnow@health.missouri.edu.