Kick the habit! Join our tobacco cessation and prevention group or visit the other resources on this page to finally be tobacco-free.
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Group
Join Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department's effort to spread awareness about preventing youth tobacco/nicotine use and share education about tobacco cessation. This group is supported by the Tobacco Free Lincoln County Coalition, a service of Community Connections in North Platte. TFLC partners with people and organizations to reduce youth access to tobacco, to reduce involuntary secondhand smoke exposure, and to tell people where to find help quitting tobacco.
Stepping Away from Chew
Stepping Away from Chew is a program designed to assist those who are interested in giving up their chewing tobacco risky behavior. The program is complete with Quit Spit Kits, information on the latest prescription medications, facts on the ill effects of tobacco use on the mouth, and nutrition and exercise tips for starting your new tobacco-free lifestyle.
Using Smokeless Tobacco is gambling with your health.
To obtain your free "Quit Spit Kit" call 308-345-4223 or e-mail info@swhealth.ne.gov. Quit Spit Kits contain quitting strategies and tips, nutrition information, 1-800-QUIT-NOW wallet card, gum, mints, games and healthy snacks.
Freedom From Smoking Classes
Freedom From Smoking tobacco cessation clinics are held periodically. Call our office for a time and location near you.
Please contact our office anytime to receive individual assistance in helping you to quit smoking.
Nebraska Tobacco Quitline
Want to try to quit without a program? Call the Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for individual counseling and materials to assist in your cessation decision. Click here for more information.