Stop Smoking Clinics

 

Below is a brief description of stop-smoking clinics available in San Francisco. Questions regarding fees, times, and locations can be obtained by phoning the groups listed. No recommendation of any of these groups is implied by the American Cancer Society. Other groups and agencies may be found in the Pacific Bell Yellow Pages under "Smoker's Information & Treatment Center."

 

STOP SMOKING CLINICS (revised June 1999)

FRESH START

6 X YEAR every other month 6 sessions per year 2 X a week over three weeks 6-8 PM $25.00 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 235 Montgomery, Suite 320, 94104 1-800-227-2345 415/394-7100 ask for Ed. Dept. Behavior modification support group

S.F. GENERAL HOSPITAL STOP SMOKING PROGRAM

1001 Potrero St. 415/206-6074 A free program which includes six sessions over a six week period. Emphasis on making behavioral and cognitive changes.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS CALIFORNIA

2118 Greenwich 94123 415/750-0328 message 415/752-2230 recorded information "Smokers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to quit smoking. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop smoking. Smokers Anonymous has no fees or dues.

DR. ZHIAN REZAI

2383 California 415/922-1114 Hypnosis and psychotherapy to stop smoking. $105.00/session 2-3 sessions recommended.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF SAN FRANCISCO

650/994-5864 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd. #720 Daly City, CA 94014 Group meets 7 times over a 6 week period. Emphasis on behavior modification, utilizing group support. Also offers workplace programs.

SF/SAN MATEO CO.

Smoking cessation class. Dates vary. $75.00 / 6 weeks once a week

TUNG & LAU ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

3236-3238 Judah Street Uses acupuncture techniques to help break cigarette habit. 4-8 treatments 1-2/week. Advice on diet, eating habit. Fee $65./visit.

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER

4150 Clement Street Health Psychology, Psychology Service Contact: Dr. Time Carmody (116B) 415/750-2004 Group Support. Meets 4-5 times, 4-5 weeks, requirements once a week. NOTE: Program is for veterans only. Refer questions regarding eligibility clerk, 415/221-4810 X2528

DR. BENJAMIN C. YANG. C.A., O.M.D.

607 Market Street, 3rd Floor 94105 or 169 2nd Avenue 94118 415/221-9850 Acupuncture herbalist Fee varies w/treatment

SMOKER'S MEDICAL CLINIC

Dr. Price 3428 Sacramento 94118 415/474-2323 "Comprehensive program performed by licensed medical doctor. Treatment deals with physical addiction and psychological habit with nicotine neutralization: stimulation of body points with anesthetic and vitamins to minimize withdrawal, behavioral modifications for stress, special diet, and vitamin therapy included as well as learning 'why's' for smoking."

SMOKE WATCHERS

415/824-6477 Call for time and location Bob Wharton Group Support. Program runs for a period of 10-12 weeks.

STOP SMOKING SEMINARS

St. Mary's Hospital/USF Clinic 2235 Hayes #8 415/750-5923 Consultant: Pippa Gordon Individual counseling to quit smoking. Fee: None, call to make appt.