FFS CLINICS

Freedom From Smoking Clinics, created by the American Lung Association, offer free, walk-in assistance to those who want to quit smoking and prefer a group approach.

The eight-session, five-week group program is led by certified smoking cessation facilitators, who give participants class instruction and supplementary materials to develop their own quitting plan with several components:

• Dealing with recovery symptoms
• Controlling weight
• Managing stress through relaxation techniques
• Being ready to fight urges to smoke

Participants in the class learn techniques for cognitive control and relaxation and receive information about how to use helpful gadgets, diets and support systems to complete smoking cessation.

The eight-session format provides for tracking personal habits, developing coping strategies and practicing in a supportive environment with others who are experiencing the same feelings and challenges. For many smokers especially those who have tried to quit before group support can make the difference in helping to stay smoke free.

To find free, walk-in assistance to help you quit smoking, call 1-800-LUNG-USA or contact a Freedom From Smoking Clinic in your area:

Region 1 (New Orleans Area)

American Lung Association of LA – Office Headquarters
2325 Severn Avenue, Suite 8
Metairie, LA 70001
Contact: Jo Ann Lovell or Chrishelle Stipe
Phone: 504-828-5864

Region 2 (Baton Rouge Area)

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
8585 Picardy Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Contact: Shelley Wintz
Phone: 225-387-7288

Lane Regional Medical Center
6300 Main Street
Zachary, LA 70791
Contact: Delores Sutton
Phone: 225-658-4587

Ochsner Medical Center of B. R.
17000 Medical Center Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Contact: Adrian Sampson
Phone: 255-755-4811

West Feliciana Parish Hospital
5226 Commerce Street
St. Francisville, LA 70775
Contact: Mary Weller, Diana Weller
or Faustine Dixon
Phone: 225-635-3811

Region 3 (Thibodaux Area)

Assumption Community Hospital
235 Highway 402
Napoleonville, LA 70390
Contact: Marie Thibodaux or Robin Gaudet
Phone: 985-369-3600

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
602 North Acadia Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Contact: Brenda Hansen
Phone: 985-493-4765

Terrebonne General Medical Center
8166 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
Contact: Cressenda Bolden or
Gina Thomas
Phone: 985-873-4171

Region 4 (Lafayette Area)

Southwest Area Health Education Center (SWLAHEC)
103 Independence Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
Contact: Jennifer Burris
Phone: 337-989-0001

Region 5 (Lake Charles Area)

Southwest Area Health
Education Center
(S.W.L.A.H.E.C.)
715 Ryan Street, Suite 104
Lake Charles, LA 70601-4200
Contact: Jennifer Burris
Phone: 337-989-0001

Allen Parish Hospital
108 North 6th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
Contact: Karen Lambert
Phone: 337-738-4670

Region 6 (Alexandria Area)

St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
Cabrini POWER CENTER
1804 MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
Contact: Susan Babineaux or Tracy Vaughn
Phone: 318-448-6970

Region 7 (Shreveport Area)

Christus Schumbert Medical Center
One Saint Mary Place
Shreveport, LA 71101
Contact: Sharon Grindel
Phone: 318-681-6645

Natchitoches Parish Hospital
501 Keyser Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Contact: Dawna Deblieux
Phone: 318-214-4344

Willis-Knighton Health System
2600 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: Beverly Byrd
Contact: 318-212-4450

Region 8 (Monroe Area)

To be announced

Region 9 (Northshore Area)

To be announced