ALAEM educates today's youth on the dangers of tobacco use and provides resources to teens and adults that have made the decision to quit smoking.

TOBACCO USE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)-
a school based program that enables teens to create presentations that empower elementary age students with the tools to stay smoke free. In addition to peer mentoring, teens may also create advocacy campaigns in their area.

Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) -
a first rate teen smoking cessation program. N-O-T helps teens quit smoking or reduce cigarette use by providing a supportive group environment, education, stress management and life skills. Teens learn to evaluate when and why they smoke and to set obtainable goals.

Freedom From Smoking® -
a 7-week adult smoking cessation program offered at the American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri and various hospitals throughout the area. Freedom From Smoking® is a behavior modification group clinic providing the support needed to quit smoking. Through a partnership agreement with the American Lung Association, fees for Freedom From Smoking® classes are covered for insured members of Mercy Health Plans. Members may contact their Mercy Health Plans Representative for details of membership benefits. For a schedule of clinic sessions, call 1-800-LUNGUSA.

To register for classes, please download the registration form (below) and mail it to the American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri along with a payment of $75.00.

View a listing of our FFS 2003 Site locations.

Learn how to beocme a Freedom From Smoking® Clinic Leader

Download the Freedom From Smoking® Registration Form in Word
(To download this file, click the right button of your mouse on the above link and, depending on the type of browser you are using, select either "Save Target As," "Save Link As," or a similar option from the drop-down menu. Then choose a directory on your computer and press "Save.")

EASE- (Employer Assisted Smoking Elimination)

We also offer smoking cessation for companies on-site! EASE can be customized to meet your cmpany's needs. EASE is a project developed by the American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri and researchers at Washington University of St. Louis. It is designed especially for the workplace. Being a not-for-profit organization, the American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri is able to offer EASE at a reasonable price to employers. EASE costs $100.00 per participant with a minimum of eight participants required. An EASE Awareness Session can be a great way to generate employee interest in smoking cessation!

To schedule an Awareness Session for your work site, please call 314-645-5505.

The American Lung Association of Eastern Missouri remains a strong advocate for state and local laws that restrict smoking in public areas and discourage the use of tobacco.

ALA Tobacco Documents

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Tobacco Free Kids

Health.org

mercyhealthplans.com

CONTACT

Interested in any of the school or community programs, call 1-800-LUNG-USA or contact the following staff directly:

Contact Carmin Pruitt, Regional Director, regarding any of the above listed programs, volunteer opportunities, or additional questions. Call her at 314-645-5505 or e-mail at cpruitt@alaem.org.

Contact Carolyn Westhues, Tobacco Use Prevention Associate, for more information regarding the FFS or EASE programs. 314-645-5505 x1019 or email at crwesthues@aol.com.