Find a Quit Coach

Free, in-person quit coaching in Philadelphia

Talking with a trained quit coach can make you twice as likely to quit for good. A quit coach can give you advice on how to get ready to quit, how to deal with cravings, and how to avoid triggers. 

To join a program near you that can help you quit smoking, call 215-683-LIVE (215-683-5483) or reach out to one of the groups below. These groups are sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and the PA Department of Health.

Download a printable brochure of classes. (Get Acrobat )

For quit smoking resources outside Philadelphia, click here.

 

NEW Quit Class Schedule


Classes in North, Northeast and Lower Northeast Philadelphia:

Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program at Penn
University of Pennsylvania
(888) PENN-STOP, 1 (888) 7366-7867

 


Classes in South, Southwest, West, and Northwest Philadelphia:

Quit Smoking Comfortably
Mercy Hospital  
215-748-9600 
 

 


Classes in Spanish (en Español):

Concilio  
705 North Franklin Street
Philadelphia, PA  19123
215-627-3100

Free one-on-one coaching also available.


 


Free one-on-one coaching in Chinese and Vietnamese:

SEAMAAC   
1711 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19148
215-467-0690

Contact Lan Bahn at 215 510-6287 to learn more.

 


Classes for young adults (18-25 years):

Smoking Cessation Program
Drexel University   
215-255-7894

 


Classes at neighborhood health centers:

Health Federation of Philadelphia 
215-246-5584
 

NOTE: You do not need to be a health center patient to join a class!
 

  • NEW CLASS starts Monday, February 13, 2012

    Health Center #3
    555 South 43rd Street
    Philadelphia, PA  19104

    Six Mondays, 5 pm - 6:30 pm

    Contact Lawrence at 215-567-8001 x3043 to learn more.
     

 

  • NEW CLASS starts Monday, February 13, 2012

    Health Center #4
    4400 Haverford Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA  19104

    Six Mondays, 10 am - 11:30 am

    Contact Lawrence at 215-567-8001 x3043 to learn more.



     
  • NEW CLASS starts Monday, February 13, 2012

    Health Center #6
    321 Girard Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA  19123

    Six Mondays, 2 pm - 3:30 pm

    Contact Lawrence at 215-567-8001 x3043 to learn more.

 

  • NEW CLASS starts Wednesday, February 15, 2012

    Health Center #10
    2230 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA  19149

    Six Wednesdays, 9 am - 10:30 am

    Contact Lawrence at 215-567-8001 x3043 to learn more.

 

  • NEW CLASS starts Thursday, February 16, 2012

    Strawberry Mansion Health Center
    2840 West Dauplin Street
    Philadelphia, PA  19132

    Six Thursdays, 10 am - 11:30 am

    Contact Faith at 215-567-8001 x3017 to learn more.  Seating is limited.

 


Classes for jobless adults and those with
mental health or substance abuse conditions:

Quit for Good
Temple University Health Behavior Research Clinic 
215-204-6251
 


Free, phone-based quit coaching:

1-800-QUIT-NOW (English and Español. Coaches on hand 24 hours a day).

 


Free, online quit coaching:

Freedom from Smoking (American Lung Association)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does quit coaching actually help?

Yes. Trained quit coaches can work with you over weeks and months to raise your chances of quitting. They can provide advice on how to get ready to try to quit, how to deal with those moments that you really want to smoke, how to avoid those moments, and how to quit for good.

What are the different ways to work with a quit coach? What if I don’t want to meet with a group of people?

Quit coaching is provided in many ways:

How much does quit coaching cost?

Nothing. All of the resources listed above are free!

What can I expect from telephone quit coaching, the Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW)?

Generally, phone-based quit coaching services are provided once per week over 4-6 weeks. When you first call the Quitline, an operator will ask for some information about you and then connect you to a quit coach. This quit coach will then get more information from you about your smoking history and your past tries at quitting.

  • In the first call, your quit coach will help you create a quit plan, set a quit date, and help you decide whether to use medications or not.
  • In the second call, your quit coach will see how your quit try is going, will encourage you to continue, and will help you work through problems.
  • In the third call, your quit coach will cheer for you if things are going well and will provide useful advice if things are not going well.
  • In the fourth call, your quit coach will help you see how far you’ve come along and will help you plan to quit for good.

Can I use a quit coach and use medications at the same time?

Yes. In fact, people who use both ways of quit help are even more likely to quit than those who use only coaching or medications.

In addition, all classes sponsored by the Department of Public Health offer free quit medications.

Hay servicios en Español?

Si. Hay servicios por el teléfono y internet.

 

 

 

 


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