Southeastern Idaho Public Health to offer free tobacco cessation program

POCATELLO — A free four week Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program will be offered to Pocatello community members during June. Classes will be taught Mondays beginning June 4 and consecutively taught through June 25. The program will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Southeastern Idaho Public Health at 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive in Pocatello.

Fresh Start is a program that takes you through the quitting process one step at a time in a supportive environment. It offers a method for quitting based on the premise that smoking is a learned activity. A certified facilitator helps you understand when and why you smoke so you can learn to fight your addiction and quit for good.

Classes will help you to:

Develop a deeper understanding of what triggers your need to smoke and ways to cope without lighting up; Build your confidence and motivation until your quit date; Learn techniques to manage stress, nicotine withdrawal, medications, weight control, and long-term strategies for staying free from tobacco; and Participate in discussions where you can share your struggles and successes with others who understand what you are going through.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited for this free program. For more information or to register for this program, please call 208-239-5290 or visit www.siphidaho.org.