Smoking Cessation
Sault Tribe Nicotine Dependence Program
Every day people quit using commercial tobacco. In fact, today there are more former smokers than current smokers.
If you are ready to quit, contact:
- The Sault Tribe Nicotine Dependence Program at (906) 632-5210.
- Your local Tribal Health Center.
- 1 (800) QUIT-NOW, a free telephone support service that provides access to several types of cessation information and services.
"Preserve Tradition, Break the Addiction"
What is the Nicotine Dependence Program?
- A personalized program designed to help you quit smoking or chewing commercial tobacco products.
- A program which includes staff who have been trained specifically in the area of nicotine addiction who will meet with you one-on-one to develop a quit plan.
- The program will provide you with the tools and support you need to successfully quit using commercial tobacco products.
Who is Eligible?
- Sault Tribe Members
- Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes
- Sault Tribe Employees and their dependents; with health insurance
- Other patients with insurance coverage who utilize Sault Tribe Health Services
Things to Remember:
- All patients must be established with a Sault Tribe medical provider and must have been seen in the past six months.
- In some cases, health insurance will be billed and co-pays and deductibles may apply.
What does the Program include?
- An individual appointment with a Tobacco Treatment Consultant to help you make a quit plan that is right for you.
- Access to tobacco cessation medication which can help you quit for good.
- Planning and problem solving to help you overcome obstacles and deal with habits, stress and triggers.
- Follow-up support and encouragement from staff who are trained in methods to help you quit.
How Can I get Started?
- Talk to a Sault Tribe Healthcare provider. Any type of provider can refer you to the Nicotine Dependence Program.
- Contact the program directly by calling your local Sault Tribe Health Center.
Locations for this service:
Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Health Center
2864 Ashmun Street
Sault Ste. Marie , MI 49783
Phone: (906) 632-5200
Fax: (906) 632-5228
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