DISCLAIMER: Please consult your physician before trying any smoking cessation method. SmokeFreeJacksonville provides the following list of smoking cessation programs for information purposes only. SmokeFreeJacksonville does not sponsor nor endorse any of the mentioned organizations or programs.

ALLIED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
"QuitSmart"
3716 University Blvd., S. Suite #6; 739-3688
Description: 3 session program, individual or group available, Uses techniques of self-hypnosis, relaxation and education along with patches.
Contact: Alan J. Harris, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS CENTER
1122 3rd St., Suite 1, Neptune Beach, FL 32266, 904/349-2946, 241-5566
Description: Are U Ready to STOP SMOKING? A simple reflex test can confirm if the timing is right for U.
To schedule your free consultation call, (904) 349-2946 or (904) 241-5566 or e-mail nikilamont@alltel.net Visit our website to learn more about us: www.nikilamont.com
"I was a one-pack daily smoker for 30 years, and tried to stop many times via several methods. (unsuccessfully) I came to Niki as a last ditch method. After initial meeting, and 1 session of hypnosis, I stopped smoking. It was easy, almost effortless and pain-free."- D. Brown, Atlantic Beach, Florida 5/24/00
Contact: Niki Lamont

AVALON WELLNESS ENTERPRISE, INC.
1132 Edgewood Ave S, 904-384-3489, FAX: 384-9564
Description: Holistic smoking cessation program: hypnosis, relaxation/imagery, techniques - healing touch and acupuncture.
Contact: Patty Carroscia, RN, Hypnotherapist

ST. VINCENT’S
904-308-8621
Description: A four-part smoking cessation program involving hypnosis and counseling. Counselors work with clients and doctors to determine the best and most effective medications to help smokers quit.
Contact: Louise Gibson

BEN G. EDMONDSON, MA
2533 Herschel Street 32204, 387-4489
Description: Individual hypnotic treatment, 2 sessions, $120/person, guaranteed 30 days.
Contact: Ben Edmondson, MA, Hypnotist

THE COUNSELING GROUP. P.A.
6520 Ft. Caroline Rd., 725-7272
Description: Individual counseling therapy, $110/session.
Contact: Marcy Turner, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, C.A.P. (Certified Addictions Professional)

DUVAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTH PROMOTIONS
900 University Blvd., N., Suite 205, 630-3310
Description: 4 week program (one session/week), $15/person. Works with individuals and groups. Special program for teens (no charge for anyone younger than 21; fee will be waived if unable to pay). Can meet at client’s site.
Contact: Robert Woods

Health Designs, Inc. - Worksite Health Promotion & Wellness
13000 Sawgrass Village Circle #10, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. (904) 285-2019
Description: This is a stage based education program that helps individuals become tobacco free for a lifetime. It examines the smoker's present and past habits as a smoker and challenges the reasons why they smoke and how they can successfully change the addictions and conditions of the habit. The program can be presented at the worksite in a classroom environment OR can stand alone as a self-help course geared to the individual who is ready to quit and needs support and motivaton.Contact: Ann Sabbag, MS, CHE or visit our website at www.healthdesigns.net

THE GUIDANCE CLINIC
8280 Princeton Square Boulevard, West, Suite #4 (Baymeadows area), 730-7575
Description: Hypnotherapy, 1 visit program, $100/visit, individual therapy.
Contact: George Deitchman, Ph.D., LMFT, Richard Fulton, Ph.D., LMFT

MAYO CLINIC JACKSONVILLE, NICOTINE DEPENDENCE CENTER
4 North Davis Building, 4500 San Pablo Road, 953-2354
Description: Individual and/or group therapy with provision of the most recent medical advances, supportive counseling and nicotine addition education.
Contact: Lynnette Kennison, MSN, ARNP

NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, WELLNESS CENTER
(Includes programs at Cecil Field and Mayport NAS)
NAS Jacksonville, Building 867, Enterprise Street (part of the Fitness Source), 542-5292/93 extension 10
Description: This program is offered free for Federal employees, all active duty members and eligible beneficiaries, family members of active duty, retirees, and family members of retirees. This program consists of six 90 minute sessions held every Monday and Thursday for three weeks from 1130-1300. The sessions focus on the effects of nicotine addiction and emphasize behavior modification, stress management and relaxation, nutrition, weight management and group support. The nicotine patch is available free of charge to active duty, Prime enrollees and members of Family Practice. This course is offered once a month.
Contact: Lisa Goldstein

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
2970 Hartley Road, Suite 202, Jacksonville, FL 32257, 292-2773, 292-1747 FAX
Description: Individualized assessment and state-of-the-art expertise pharmacotherapy, education and supportive counseling.
Contact: Dr. Jacobs

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND PRINTED MATERIALS:

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (800) ACS-2345

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (800) 242-1793

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (800) LUNG-USA

Updated July, 2001