Freedom From Smoking Program

NEW MILFORD — New Milford Hospital will hold Freedom From Smoking, a seven-session group program that teaches people how to quit smoking and uses a positive behavior change approach. The first session will begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, January 18. All other sessions start at 6:30 pm.

Led by Wendy Kosier, a registered nurse and certified clinic leader, the program will help smokers address both the physical and psychological aspects of nicotine addition. Participants will learn specific tools and techniques for quitting, as well as relapse prevention and how to become permanent non-smokers.

Cost of the program is $120 per person. Preregistration is required. A ten-person minimum is needed to run this program. To register, or for more information, call 860-350-7215.