Tobacco Cessation Resources In

Central Wisconsin

 

Marathon County

Portage County

Wood County

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


Updated August, 2001

 

 

 

Marathon County

 

Quit Smoking Now!

Premier Recovery Services

1100 Lake View Drive, Room 300

Wausau, WI 54403

(715) 848-4548

 

This smoking cessation is available for any adult who is ready to quit and wants some information and support.  Nine group sessions are held in an eight-week period.  There are two sessions in the third week.  Each participant will choose a quit date which will occur by the end of the third week.

 

The cost for the class is $20.00.  Group meeting will provide information on getting ready to quit, developing a quit plan, using nicotine replacement, handling withdrawal and cravings, managing stress without tobacco, preventing weight gain and preventing relapse.

 

Sessions meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. call (715) 848-4548 for a current class schedule.

 

Thinking of Quitting?

Marathon County Health Department

1100 Lake View Drive, Room 200

Wausau, WI 54403

(715) 848-9060

Informational meeting describing cessation resources and options.  The class is offered the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Premier Recovery services.  The program is FREE and is open to anyone interested in exploring cessation options.

 

Call (715) 848-9060 for more information.

 

Smoking Cessation Support Group

Premier Recovery Services

1100 Lake View Drive, Room 300

Wausau, WI 54403

(715) 848-4548

 

Every Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Except Holidays)

Premier Recovery

This support group is for people who have already quit or who want to quit and need some support.  Graduates from the Quit Smoking Now program are also encouraged to attend this FREE support group. 

 

Meetings are held every Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.  call (715) 848-4548 for more information.

 

Teen Cessation Services

Renee Trowbridge

Marathon County Health Department

1100 Lake View Drive, Room 200

Wausau, WI 54403

(715) 848-9060

 

Teens interested in cessation programs can receive one-on-one counseling or get referral to local school cessation programs.  This service is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL to any teen considering cessation.

 

Call Renee Trowbridge at (715) 848-9060 for more information.

 

Nicotine Dependency Treatment Program

David Sazma, RRT

Smoking Cessation Coordinator

Respiratory Care Department

Wausau Hospital

333 Pine Ridge Boulevard

(715) 847-2851

 

Offer individual, group and corporate programs.  Includes diagnostic testing, which is 90 minutes in length.  Focus is on behavior modification.  Extensive follow-up is included (unlimited, 12 month).  Offered on an on-going basis.  Mr. Sazma does the majority of the teaching, etc.

 

Cost is $102.00.  Individuals can pay on a month-to-month basis.  On-site corporate programs can be offered at a discounted rate.  This program is also subject to partial or complete coverage by Medicaid.

 

Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board and

Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention

 

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is a statewide resource for tobacco users or family members and friends of tobacco users.  It is also a resource for professionals who want information on tobacco cessation.  The Quit Line offers: FREE information on quitting smoking, one-on-one practical telephone counseling on how to boost chances for success in quitting, and referrals to local tobacco cessation programs and services.  Quit Line hours are:

Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Toll Free:  1-877-270 STOP (7867)
(TTY:  1-877-777-6534)

 

Tobacco Free SHP

Security Health Plan

1-800-472—2363

 

This program is available to Security Health Plan and Family Health Center members.   Tobacco Free SHP phone program is FREE to those who enroll.  The program includes a comprehensive tobacco use assessment, FREE program materials, five educational sessions, and follow-up calls at 3, 6, and 12 months to evaluate cessation status/progress.  To complete the tobacco use assessment and to enroll in Tobacco Free SHP call 1-800-549-3174.

 

For more information or for questions, call security Health Plan’s Tobacco Cessation Educator at 1-800-472-2363.

 

 

 

 

Portage County

 

You Can Quit Group

Saint Michael’s Hospital

900 Illinois Avenue

Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 346-LINE (5463)

 

This group is open to anyone interested in tobacco cessation and will help participants with strategies and recommendations designed to help them quit.  There will also be group support to help members cope with potential urges to use tobacco.

 

The You Can Quit Group is offered FREE of charge every Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Education Room, located on the first floor of Saint Michael’s Hospital.

 

Tobacco Cessation Assessment & Consultation

Rice Medical Center

824 Illinois Avenue

Stevens Point, WI  54481

(715) 342-7735

 

Rice Medical Center has trained staff available for tobacco cessation assessments, available with or without a referral from a primary care physician.  This assessment and consultation will last approximately 30 minutes and will help participants create a personalized tobacco cessation plan.

 

If necessary, a primary care physician at Rice Medial Center can prescribe medications to help patients quit.  To schedule a session or for more information, call (715) 342-7735.

 

Thinking of Quitting?

Portage County Health & Human Services

817 Whiting Avenue

Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 345-5350

 

This one-time program is offered to individuals who are considering tobacco cessation or who have a family member considering cessation.  The program will provide participants with information to help them decide if quitting tobacco use is right for them.

 

This program is offered FREE of charge, through funding from the Tobacco Free Coalition of Portage County.  The program is offered monthly in the Saint Michael’s Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Education Room.  For more information, call (715) 345-5350.

 

Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board and

Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention

 

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is a statewide resource for tobacco users or family members and friends of tobacco users.  It is also a resource for professionals who want information on tobacco cessation.  The Quit Line offers: FREE information on quitting smoking, one-on-one practical telephone counseling on how to boost chances for success in quitting, and referrals to local tobacco cessation programs and services.  Quit Line hours are:

Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Toll Free:  1-877-270 STOP (7867)
(TTY:  1-877-777-6534)

 

Tobacco Free SHP

Security Health Plan

1-800-472-2363

 

This program is available to Security Health Plan and Family Health Center members. The Tobacco Free SHP phone program is FREE to those who enroll.  The program includes a comprehensive tobacco use assessment, FREE program materials, five educational sessions, and follow-up calls at 3, 6, and 12 months to evaluate cessation status/progress.  To complete the tobacco use assessment and to enroll in Tobacco Free SHP call 1-800-3174.

 

For more information or for questions, call Security Health Plan’s Tobacco Cessation Educator at 1-800-472-2363.

 

 

 

 

Wood County

 

Tobacco Cessation Programs

Marshfield Clinic—Patient & Community Education Services

Marshfield Clinic1000 North Oak Avenue

Marshfield, WI 54449

(715) 387-5480 or 1-800-782-8581, ext. 7-5480

 

All programs focus on the addiction and behaviors of tobacco use.  Each program offers education discussion and support.  Materials are provided.  Follow-up phone calls and visits are offered at no additional charge after a program is completed.  A family member of friend may attend the program with you.

 

Options:

 

1)      TIP: Tobacco Intervention Program—Five sessions, usually once per week; offered as a phone program, a group or individual program; topics include preparing to quit, behavior-habits-addiction, stress management, healthy living, and remaining tobacco free.

 

2)      Single session for education/counseling-One hour program; general review of tobacco cessation and how to quit smoking; scheduled as Clinic appointment by referral from health care provider or self-referral.

 

3)      Pregnancy/Expectant Family Program-One or five session program; individualized to     focus on smoking during pregnancy, effects on infant and mother, and environmental smoke.

 

Community and business presentations may be offered upon request.  Fees vary by program.  For more information contact Marshfield Clinic—Patient and Community Education, 387-5480 or 1-800-782-8581, ext. 7-5480.

 

Freedom From Smoking

Health Education Department

Riverview Hospital

410 Dewey Street

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

(715) 421-7500 or

(800) 732-1956, Ext. 7500

 

The program focus is peer support and encouragement and is derived from an American Lung association Program.  Seven sessions of 1 ˝ hours each are conducted, and are held three timer per year.  The cost is $60.00 which includes materials and refreshments.  There is also 2 ˝  hours of one-on-one counseling available by making five 30 minute appointments, and the cost is $65.  Interested individuals should call Riverview Hospital at (715) 421-7500, for more information or to register.

 

Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board and

Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention

 

The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is a statewide resource for tobacco users or family members and friends of tobacco users.  It is also a resource for professionals who want information on tobacco cessation.  The Quit Line offers:  FREE information on quitting smoking, one-on-one practical telephone counseling on how to boost chances for success in quitting, and referrals to local tobacco cessation programs and services.  Quit Line hours are:

Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Toll Free:  1-877-270 STOP (7867)
(TTY:  1-877-777-6534)

 

Tobacco Free SHP

Security Health Plan

1-800-472-2363

 

This program is available to Security Health Plan and Family Health Center members.  Tobacco Free SHP phone program is FREE to those who enroll.  The program includes a comprehensive tobacco use assessment, FREE program materials, five educational sessions, and follow-up calls at 3, 6, and 12 months to evaluate cessation status/progress.  To complete the tobacco use assessment and to enroll in Tobacco Free SHP call 1-800-3174.

 

For more information or for questions, call security Health Plan’s Tobacco Cessation Educator at 1-800-472-2363.