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Quit Tobacco Program

Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Choosing to quit tobacco is one of the best choices you can make for your health. While it is not an easy thing to do, many people quit tobacco. Keep in mind that quitting tobacco is a process. It may take several tries before quitting completely. Every step toward quitting is a success.

You can learn the skills you need to quit tobacco for life. Our tobacco educators can provide you with the tools and resources to help you be successful. If you have any questions please talk to one of your health care providers or tobacco educators.

Southcentral Foundation health education offers a tobacco cessation program for Alaska Native and Native American peoples living in the Anchorage Service Unit. The tobacco cessation program offers one-on-one counseling, follow up services and access to nicotine replacement therapy. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call SCF health education at 907-729-2689 or the Benteh Nuutah Primary Care Center Wellness Center at 907-631-7630.

Contact Us

Anchorage
Health Education
4320 Diplomacy Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508

Phone
907-729-6183

Hours
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday


Matanuska-Susitna Borough 
Benteh Nuutah
Primary Care Center
Wellness Center
1001 Knik-Goose Bay Road
Wasilla, AK 99654

Phone
907-631-7630

Fax
907-631-7653

Hours
7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday-Friday

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enroll in the program?
Ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

How long is the program?
The program is 52 weeks: Appointments are at intake, quit date, weeks 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 26, and 52.

Are appointments in person or telephone?
Currently appointments are by telephone.

Can I enroll more than one time?
Yes, you can enroll as many times as you need to quit using tobacco or nicotine products such as oral nicotine pouches.

Are cessation aids provided?
Yes, NRT products (nicotine patch, lozenge, gum), Zyban (Wellbutrin, Bupropion), and Chantix is available.

How do I determine what type of cessation aids I can use?
Your primary care provider determines which cessation products are safe for you to use.

Can I request additional calls for support?
Yes, you can request additional phone calls from the tobacco treatment specialist.

Can I call the tobacco treatment specialist?
Yes, please call if you need more cessation aids, have questions, concerns, need support, need to reschedule an appointment, or want to change the type of cessation aids.

Resources

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SCF Quit Tobacco Guide
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E-Cigarette Facts
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100 Ways to Stay Tobacco Free
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Smoking Cessation
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Quit Study
Great American Smokeout