Freedom From Smoking
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The American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking Plus program gives you options, resources, and support to quit smoking for good!

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Are you ready to break free?

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. That’s why SMSC Wellness has partnered with the American Lung Association to make it easier!

How to use Freedom from Smoking

The program’s flexible online format includes nine sessions to be completed over a six-week period.

Who is eligible?

SMSC Community Members, Tribal Operations employees, and Gaming Enterprise team members who are 18 years and older, their spouses, dependents, and household members.

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Is Freedom From Smoking Plus right for you?

  1. Do you want to quit?
  2. Is quitting a priority for you?
  3. Have you tried to quit before?
  4. Do you want to improve your health—and your family’s health, too?
  5. Do you want to feel better and have more control of your life?
  6. Are you ready to try to quit even though it may be tough?

If you answered “YES” to even one of these questions, you owe it to yourself to find out how Freedom From Smoking Plus can help.

What you will learn

  • How to know if you’re truly ready to quit
  • Medication that can increase your success
  • Lifestyle changes to make quitting easier
  • How to prepare for your quit day
  • Coping strategies for managing stress and avoiding weight gain
  • Developing a new self-image
  • How to stay smoke-free for good

Stop Smoking Support

To participate call (888)-662-BLUE. A tobacco cessation quit coach will work with you one-on-one to develop a personalized quitting plan that addresses your specific concerns.

You will receive written materials and personalized help for up to 12 months.

 

Other SMSC Services to Assist Smoking Cessation

  • Aspire

Employee assistance office. Free consult or check-in with a trained counselor, available to all team members regardless of insurance status, including both PT and FT.

  • Shakopee Dakota Clinic

Work with a provider to develop a quit plan and discuss Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), receive support and guidance on your smoking cessation journey. (SMSC-provided insurance required).

  • eM Life

A mindfulness app designed to help you find balance in your everyday life. All team members receive a free membership through SMSC Wellness.