Cessation Resources in Columbia
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline
Details: The Quitline can assist tobacco users in any stage of readiness to quit, pregnant smokers, smokeless tobacco users, former smokers seeking relapse prevention support, and health care providers wanting assistance with patient treatment.
Quitline number: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Hours of operation: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/SmokingAndTobacco/
Columbia/Boone County Health Department
Location: 1005 W. Worley St.
Details: Four brief smoking cessation counseling sessions and 8 weeks of free nicotine patches.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Health/Clinic_and_Nursing/tobacco.php Contact: Call 573-874-7356 for an appointment.
ALA Freedom from Smoking
Location: University Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and University Hospital Quarterdeck
Details: 7-week group smoking cessation program, quit at 3rd session
Cost: $50 for all materials (one-time fee, can retake class)
Websites: http://www.muhealth.org (search "freedom from smoking")
http://www.ffsonline.org (online program - click "quit smoking", then "FFS online program")
Contact: Fit For Life, 573-882-4283 or fitforlife@health.missouri.edu
Smoke Stoppers
Location: Boone Hospital Center/Wellaware
Details: 4-week group smoking cessation program. Individual sessions offered for $150 a person. Call if wanting to do a couple session.
Cost: $85 for all materials (one-time fee, can retake class) or $100 per couple.
Websites: http://www.boone.org/bhc/ (click on "wellaware", then "Smoke Stoppers")
http://www.smokestoppers.com (online program offered)
Sessions are held: January, March, July, October
Contact: Bret Belfer, 573-815-8622
Peter Holmes, PhD., Licensed Psychologist
Location: 3201 S Providence Rd., Suite 204, Columbia
Details: Individual and group counseling
Cost: Insurance, ~$80/hour
Appointments: 573-875-0077
Be Tobacco Free
Location: MU Student Health Center
Details: Individual health counseling for smoking/tobacco cessation
Cost: Covered by the pre-paid health fee for MU students only, includes a manual & unlimited sessions
Website: http://www.studenthealth.missouri.edu/Tobacco.php (click on "Be Tobacco Free")
Contact: Terry Wilson, M.Ed. at 573-882-7481