Here are some peronalized strategies to help you live a healthier, happier, longer life.

Quit Tobacco Workshop
Yes, you can be free from tobacco. Join us for this single-session, no-pressure workshop. Get a better understanding of the nature of addiction and the resources available to help you quit. You will learn to find the tools you need to develop your own quit plan. Participation in this workshop qualifies members

with supplemental drug coverage to obtain tobacco cessation medication at their usual cost share.

~ Location: Fremont and Hayward Medical Centers
~ Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge for members; $25 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/

Union City

Freedom from Tobacco
Declare your freedom and join our tobacco cessation program. Learn about the nature of nicotine addiction, how to develop a personal quit plan, and how to deal with withdrawal. Participation in this program qualifies members with supplemental drug coverage to receive tobacco cessation medications at their usual drug cost share.
~ Location: Fremont and Hayward Medical Centers
~ Dates/Time: Seven sessions, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; call for dates
~ Fee: No charge for members; $75 nonmembers
~ Registration: (510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Clinical Health Educators
Looking for some one-on-one advice to help you quit tobacco? Our clinical health educators can provide you with personal counseling and advice about strategies and options such as Wellbutrin (Zyban pill) and the nicotine patch. For members only.

Registration: Call (510) 795-3055 Fremont or (510) 784-6051 Hayward/ Union City

Smoking Cessation Support Groups
Please see Support Groups

Self-Help Options

California Smoker’s Helpline for Adults and Teens
Offers free telephone counseling: 1-800-NO-BUTTS.

Tobacco Cessation Resources
Books, pamphlets, and videos are available in the Health Education Center to purchase or use in the center. Hayward and Union City locations have some materials for lending.

If you need more information or would like to register for a class please contact one of our Health Education Centers:

Fremont 510-248-3455

Hayward & Union City 510-784-4531