Free Smoking Cessation Class for Students & Employees

Tobacco Free Partners is a collaborative effort of community stakeholders working together to effect the health of the citizens of the region. Our mission is to build partnerships that provide comprehensive tobacco prevention strategies, treatment programs, and policies to reduce the health, economic, and emotional burdens that tobacco places on the residents of West Michigan.

Tobacco Free for Good (TFFG) is a seven-session group class offered at no charge to the public. There are locations throughout Kent County but arrangements have been made for a class to be held in Room 351 Main on the main GRCC campus from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 5 (Thursday), 10, 17, 2009. This class allows participants to develop their own plan for success.

Topics Covered Include:

Overview of tobacco lifestyle
Health implication of smoking
Nicotine addiction
Medications and nicotine replacements
Planning for success
Stress management
Weight Control
Setback prevention
Fitness & recreation

For more information call 975-0123 or register online here.

What Happens After I Quit?

After... 20 Minutes	After... 3 hours	After... 12 hours	After... 72 hours	After... 2 weeks to 3 months
After... 9 months	After... 12 months	After... 5 years	After... 10 years	After... 15 years