A new six-week Step Free from Tobacco class begins Wednesday, June 24, 6 p.m., at the Health District, 120 Bristlecone Drive, in Fort Collins.

The cost for residents of the Health District (northern Larimer County) is $10-$100 per person, depending on income.  Out-of-district residents pay $100. A "buddy discount" is available for district residents who enroll in the program with a friend or relative. Once enrolled in the program, participants can receive free nicotine replacement products (patches, gum and/or lozenges) for up to three months.

In addition to group classes to help people quit tobacco, the Health District also offers low-cost individual and couples sessions by appointment.  All Step Free from Tobacco sessions are led by Norma Pomerleau and Rosi Davidson, master-level certified tobacco treatment specialists and former tobacco users.

Step Free from Tobacco lasts six sessions and uses a positive, supportive approach and techniques that work. Studies show that tobacco users have the best chances of successfully quitting by using nicotine replacement and receiving support or counseling.  

For more information, call 970-224-5209 or visit healthdistrict.org/quitsmoking.