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1 (866) NY-QUITS
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• Text, chat or phone support.
• FREE nicotine patches, gum or lozenges (when available).
• Tools, tips and information to help you along the way.

A text messaging service created by the National Cancer Institute to give 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help people quit smoking.

To sign up, text "Quit" to IQUIT (47848).

You’ll be prompted to answer a few questions, and you’ll start receiving messages.

There is no fee for this service. However, message and data rates may apply.

• Mayo Clinic EX Program (exprogram.com)
• American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking (freedomfromsmoking.org)
• NY Smoke Free (nysmokefree.com)

American Cancer Society

• Guide to Quitting Smoking
• Guide to Quitting Smokeless Tobacco
• Quit for Life Program
• More Tips on Quitting

The Butt Stops Here is a tobacco cessation support group from St. Peter's Hospital.  

Most people are eligible for the patch or gum through this program. 

To register for the Butt Stops Here at St. Peter's Hospital Cancer Care Center, call Therese O’Callaghan at (518) 268-6442.

Click/tap here to visit their website to learn more. You can also sign up to participate in their next 7-week online program.

The Courage to Quit is a FREE, faith-based support group that uses parts of The Butt Stops Here program.

Sessions are led by a mission staff member.

Participants receive materials for quitting and a 2-week supply of patches or gum.

No registration is required.

Please call (518) 459-2550 for the group’s schedule.

Capital City Rescue Mission
259 So. Pearl St. Albany

Thursdays | 7:30 PM
Bethany Reformed Church
760 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, New York 12208

Please call (518) 368-6210 to learn more about the support group at this location.

To learn more about Nicotine Anonymous and browse their support resources, please visit the Nicotine Anonymous website: nicotine-anonymous.org