John Muir Health smoking cessation assistance and information

• John Muir Health Community Health and Wellness
• John Muir Health Cancer Institute offers information for people diagnosed with various types of cancer. They can also discuss the risks of using tobacco and the benefits of quitting before you receive a diagnosis.
• Call (925) 947-3322
• John Muir Health Lung Health Services provides outpatient support services for patients diagnosed with lung disease and their families.
• Call (925) 674-2351

Community sponsored smoking cessation programs and information

• 1-800-QUIT NOW, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 1-800-784-8669.
• American Cancer Society - Kick the Habit program. 1-800-227-2345.
• Nicotine Anonymous, 12 step program. 1-877-879-6422.

Tobacco Cessation Education Resources

Stop Smoking Websites:

• http://www.nobutts.org
• http://www.quitnet.org
• Especially for teens: http://nobutts.ucsd.edu

The California Smokers’ Helpline

• English - 1-800-NO-BUTTS
• Spanish – 1-800-456-6386 (NO-FUME)
• Mandarin & Cantonese – 1-800-838-8917
• Vietnamese – 1-800-778-8440
• Korean – 1-800-556-5564
• TDD/TYY – 1-800-933-4833
• Chewing Tobacco – 1-800-844-2439

American Cancer Society Contra Costa Unit

• (925) 934-7640
• 1-800-227-2345

American Lung Association

• (925) 935-0472

Contra Costa County Health Services Health Clinics

• (800) 495-8885 (for Contra Costa Health Plan participants)

John Muir Medical Center

• (925) 484-4413

Nicotine Anonymous

• No. California Hot Line: (408) 236-2196
• http://www.nica-norcal.org

Kaiser Permanente Diablo Service Area (fee for non-members)

• Antioch: (925) 813-3560
• Martinez: (925) 372-1198
• Walnut Creek (925) 906-2190 &(925) 295-4190
• Pleasanton: (925) 847-5172
• Richmond: (510) 307-2210

U.S. Department of Heath and Human Resources.

• 1-800-Quit Now (1-800-784-8669)
• 1800quitnow.cancer.gov