Free Help Thursday For Those Trying To Quit Smoking/Chewing

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital is partnering with Clinical Outcomes Group Inc. (COGI) to bring free help to those who are trying to kick their nicotine habits or addictions. Hourlong tobacco cessation sessions will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, at the hospital’s conference room and participants can choose their time slot between noon, 3:30, 5 or 6:30.

Participants will be eligible for nicotine replacement therapies, including gum, lozenges or patches. All services and products are free. To register or learn more, call 1-800-264-1290 or send an email to reves@coginc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

A non-profit organization, COGI serves those affected by alcohol, tobacco and abusive situations. In addition to holding workshops, the organization refers individuals to support groups and otherwise helps them. COGI will also have a booth set up at Friday’s Senior Expo at the Roulette Firehall from 9 am to noon. For more information on COGI, visit the website, coginc.org.