Now that Minnesota has decided to ban smoking in the workplace, patients who smoke may feel the world is crashing down around them.
How can patients cope with the changes coming October 1?
Fortunately, Minnesota probably has more smoking cessation programs and methods than any other state. And they work in every way you can think of -- from one-on-one counseling to 12-step programs to online regimens. There are approaches for teenagers, seniors, veterans, and a host of ethnic communities. Many are free. So if patients are serious, help is available.
To this end the MMA has compiled a list of smoking cessation resources. There are so many programs to turn to, working in so many different ways, that there surely is one that will work for every individual.
QUITPLAN Services
1-888-354-PLAN (7526)
ClearWay Minnesota is an independent, nonprofit organization that improves the health of all Minnesotans by reducing the harm caused by tobacco. Its mission is to enhance life in Minnesota by reducing tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke through research, action and collaboration. It offfers five different kinds of smokling cessation programs:
Health Plan-Sponsored Programs
HealthPartners
A Call to Change... Partners in Quitting
Stop-Smoking Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
"Call a coach" -- personalized program
1-888-662-BLUE.
Quitting Tobacco Use
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
National and State Health Agencies
American Lung Association of Minnesota
One of the oldest voluntary health organizations in the country, ALA-MN offers support groups for people with lung disease and people who want to quit smoking.
Cancer Information Service
National Cancer Institute
Information specialists are available to answer smoking related questions in English or Spanish, M-F 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central times.
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Minnesota Air Quality
Minnesota Department of Health
Educates the Public on the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act and has enforcement authority for the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act.
651-201-4601
Minnesota Smokefree Coalition
Informs parents, policy makers, and the public about tobacco. Develops public policy to decrease tobacco use.
651-641-1223
MN Hispanic Tobacco Cessation Program
United Migrant Opportunity Services
The UMOS Statewide Program will provide bilingual (Spanish/English) culturally sensitive tobacco use education and cessation services to Hispanics/Latinos Living and working in Greater MN.
1-866-515-0177
1-866-762-5498
National Cancer Information Center
American Cancer Society
ACS provides referral information to callers inquiring about cessation resources in their community. Print materials to assist individuals are also available.
1-800-ACS-2345
NHLBI Information Center
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Information for public, patients, health professionals, and researchers.
301-592-8573
Programs for Veterans
Successful Tobacco Assessment and Reduction (STAR)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
One Veteran Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-725-2228
Uses NRT and behavioral, cognitive, and relaxation strategies, individualized
One on One Counseling
QUITPLAN Centers
Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Central Minnesota, Northern Minnesota, Southwest Minnesota.
Call 1-888-354-PLAN (7526), or see map.
Programs for Teens
Not On Tobacco (NOT)
Itasca County Public Health
1209 SE 2nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-2941
Offers help with nicotine withdrawal and managing symptoms to prevent relapse, and stress reduction. Coping with family and friends who smoke.
6-8 sessions, 1 hour each for 6 to 8 weeks
Community-Specific Programs
QUITPLAN Community, Pillsbury United Communities
Serving the Chicano Latino community, the African American community and other diverse communities
QUITPLAN Center / UMOS Centro Liston Cafe: Dejar deFumar
Serving the Chicano Latino population
QUITPLAN Center - Vietnamese Social Services
Serving the Twin Cities-area Southeast Asian population
QUITPLAN Center - Faya Bilow "A Healthy Beginning"
Serving the Twin Cities-area Somali community
Wiidoowkowishin QUITPLAN Center at Fond du Lac
Serving the American Indian community at Fond du Lac Reservation and in Duluth
MN Hispanic Tobacco Cessation Program
United Migrant Opportunity Services
The UMOS Statewide Program will provide bilingual (Spanish/English) culturally sensitive tobacco use education and cessation services to Hispanics/Latinos Living and working in Greater MN.
1-866-515-0177
Smoking Cessation Program
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association
1030 University Ave, Suite 140
St. Paul, MN 55445
651-290-4791
QUITPLAN Center-Southeast Asian Community
1159 University Ave Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-203-1500
Fresh Start 2
Cass Lake Indian Health Service Hospital
425 7th St.
Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-3200
Worksite/Corporate Programs
QUITPLAN at Work
Clearway Minnesota's workplace program
12-Step and Support Groups
Nicotine Anonymous
Twelve Step Recovery program adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Twin Cities Contact: 952-404-1488
415-750-0328
Recoveries Anonymous
Spiritual recovery group for anyone suffering from an addiction of any kind. Families and friends welcome.
RA
PO Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Referral Services
Medformation
Allina Contact Center
Medformation makes phone referrals to health care providers
(612) 262-3333
Books, audiovisuals, and other publications
Publications Clearinghouse
Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research
Publications available for clinicians, smoking cessation specialists, health care systems, and consumers on smoking cessation
1-800-358-9295
Dragon Calendar
The Sure-fire, Fifty-Day Way to Stop Smoking
Booklet from HealthPartners offering 50 reasons why you won’t smoke today.
Tobacco Cessation Information
American Academy of Family Physicians
Physician and patient education materials for tobacco prevention and cessation.
1-800-274-2237 ext 3135
"Smoke Free"
Learning Strategies Corporation
2000 Plymouth Road
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305-2335 USA
Toll-free 1-888-800-2688
952-476-9200
Residential Programs
Mayo Nicotine Dependence Center
Mayo Clinic
200 1st S. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Program includes stress management, relapse prevention and discharge planning
(507) 266-1930
Your Next Step/Tobacco Cessation Program
Hazelden Residential
15245 Pleasant Valley Rd., P.O. Box 11
Center City, MN 55012-0011
This abstinence-based program uses proven holistic methods to assist individuals to live a tobacco free life. Program is based on a Mind-Body-Spirit approach. Acupuncture, yoga, massage, group and individual counseling, fitness, recreational facility a
877-685-1414
Counseling by Phone
Blueprint for Health Stop-Smoking Program
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of MN
One-to-one telephone counseling sessions with a tobacco cessation specialist. Available for individuals with current BCBS health care coverage. Services are tailored to each individual`s readiness to quit.
1-888-662-BLUE
QUITPLAN Helpline
Clearway Minnesota (Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco)
Individuals should call 1-888-354-PLAN (7526) to be directed to a counselor, either through their health insurance or through QUITPLAN Services.
1-888-354-PLAN (7526)
Free & Clear:
for Medica Self-funded Commercia Members
Phone-based counseling sessions with specialized tobacco cessation counselors, quit kit, educational materials and unlimited support.
1-866-784-8454
for PreferredOne Community Health Plan members
PreferredOne offers the Free and Clear telephonic smoking cessation program to members enrolled in PreferredOne Community Health Plan and select members enrolled in PreferredOne Administrative Services, Inc. (PAS).
1-800-292-2336
for Metropolitan Health Plan members
Phone-based support, individuals choose quit date
800-292-2336
for State Public Programs/ Medicare
1-800-784-8454
Health Promotion Department, Ucare Minnesota
Phone smoking cessation offered to UCare members through the Mayo Tobacco QuitLine.
1-800-203-7225 or 612-676-3351
Medica CallLink for Self-Insured Commercial
Medica offers a variety of smoking cessation programs and services to its members. Contact Medformation for a complete listing.
1-800-626-7944
Web-Based Programs
Clearway Minnesota
Free web-based plan for quitting smoking. Features include self evaluation tools, expert advice, quitting guides for those at any stage, and an active community providing much needed support.
Quitting Tobacco Use
Allina Hospitals & Clinics
Programs by Locale
Austin
Tobacco Cessation Clinic
Austin Medical Center
1000 First Drive NW
Austin, MN 55912
507-434-1429
Bemidji
Freedom From Smoking
North Country Health Services
1300 Anne St NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-333-5702
Benson
QUITPLAN Center
Affiliated Community Medical Center
1805 Wisconsin Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
866-560-1729
Brainerd
Clinic Pharmacy Consultants
Brainerd Medical Center
2024 S. 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-828-2891
Smoking Cessation Program
Holistic Psychological Services
510 Bluff Avenue
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-1063
Buffalo
Buffalo Hospital
303 Catlin St
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 684-7121
Cass Lake
Fresh Start 2
Cass Lake Indian Health Service Hospital
425 7th St.
Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-3200
Chanhassen
Smoking Cessation Counselor
Yael Rubin, PhD
80 W. 78th St #280A
Chanhassen, MN 55317
612-203-5257
Freedom From Smoking
Unity Hospital
4050 Coon Rapids Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
612-262-3333
Allina Tobacco Cessation Support Group
Coon Rapids, MN
This group is open to anyone who smokes or has recently quit smoking.
Duluth
Fresh Air
Lake Superior Community Health Center
4325 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 722-1497
QUITPLAN Center
Saint Mary Duluth Clinic
407 East Third Street
Duluth, MN 55805
218-786-2677
Fergus Falls
Smoking Cessation Program
Lake Region Hospital
712 South Cascade
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
218-736-8268
Fosston
Smoking Cessation Program
First Care Medical Services
900 Hilligoss Boulevard, SE
Fosston, MN 56542
218-435-1133 ext. 336
Granite Falls
QUITPLAN Center
Affiliated Community Medical Center
295 10th Ave.
Granite Falls, MN 56241
1-866-560-1729
Litchfield
QUITPLAN Center
Affiliated Community Medical Center
520 So.Sibley Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
1-866-560-1729
Karlstad
QUITPLAN Center
Northwest Medical Center-Thief River Falls
1st & Roosevelt
Karlstad, Minnesota 56732
218-436-7621
Luverne
Respiratory Care
Sioux Valley Luverne Hospital
1600 N. Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-2321
Marshall
QUITPLAN Center
Affiliated Community Medical Center
1420 E. College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258
1-866-560-1729
Minneapolis
Clean Break Smoker`s Treatment Program
800 East 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-331-7867
Successful Tobacco Assessment and Reduction (STAR)
Veterans Administration Medical Center
One Veteran Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-725-2228
Morris
Behavioral Medicine Department
Stevens Community Medical Center
400 East 1st Street
Morris, MN 56267
320-589-7625
New Ulm
Tobacco Cessation Clinic
New Ulm Medical Center
1324- 5th St. N. PO Box 577
New Ulm, MN 56073
507-233-1000
Northfield
Smoking Cessation Program
Northfield Hospital
2000 North Ave.
Northfield, MN 55057
507-646-1035
Redwood Falls
QUITPLAN Center
Affiliated Community Medical Center
1100 East Broadway
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
1-866-560-1729
Rochester
Mayo Nicotine Dependence Center
Mayo Clinic
200 1st S. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 266-1930
Saint Paul
Smoking Cessation Program
Vietnamese Minnesotans Association
1030 University Ave, Suite 140
St. Paul, MN 55445
651-290-4791
QUITPLAN Center-Southeast Asian Community
1159 University Ave Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-203-1500
Thief River Falls
QUITPLAN Center
Northwest Medical Center
120 LaBree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
218-683-4522
Virginia
St. Mary Duluth Clinic Heart Center at Virginia
1101 9th St. N.
Virginia, MN 55792
218-749-7969/800-330-4298 (make appointment)
218-786-2677 (speak with counselor)
Willmar
QUITPLAN Treatment Center
Affiliated Community Medical Center
101 Willmar Ave SW
Willmar, MN 56201
1-866-560-1729
Alternative Approaches
Relaxation therapy
Smoking Cessation Program
Holistic Psychological Services
510 Bluff Avenue
Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-1063
Hypnosis
Smoking Cessation
Applied Behavioral Health Care
1920 Main St.
Hopkins, Minnesota 55343
952-933-3460
Actualizing Hypnosis
2308 Lincoln St. N
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-267-1167
Smoking Cessation
Independent School Dist. 191 (Burnsville - Eagan - Savage) Community Education
308 West Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55337-2513
Smoking Cessation
Prior Lake- Savage Area Community Education
P.O. Box 539
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Smoking Cessation
R.P. Baker Foundation
8140 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 829-8866
Acupuncture
Jennifer E. Winer, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM), MSOM
8421 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 220
Golden Valley, MN 55426
612-226-8840