MULTIPLE COUNTIES
American Cancer Society; Nationwide. Call for resources and referrals. cancer.org. 24/7: (800)227-2345.
American Lung Association; Nationwide. lung.org. (800)LUNG-USA or (800)586-4872.
California Smokers’ Helpline. Free, confidential resource operated by the University of California, San Diego. Doubles your chances of successfully quitting smoking. Offers assistance and information in a variety of languages. Mon-Fri, 7am-9pm, Sat, 9am-5pm. kickitca.org. English: (800)300-8056. Spanish: (800)600-8191.
United Way of Northern California (UWNC) – From parenting resources to disaster preparedness, we’re here to help! Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama County residents: Get connected to a free, confidential 24/7 referral service provided by United Way of Northern California for health and human services resources. Dial or text 2-1-1 from any phone, or visit 211norcal.org. norcalunitedway.org (Butte & Glenn 211 County residents: visit helpcentral.org to get connected to the 211 operator in your area.) United Way of Northern California, Redding 530-241-7521 and Chico 530-809-4663.
California Health Collaborative-Si Se Puede; Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties. Advocates for policies that restrict the sale and promotion of mentholated cigarettes, flavored tobacco products and support smoke-free outdoor venues in the North Valley Region. Provides parent and community education. Youth Coalitions and Adult Advisory Boards available. healthcollaborative.org/si-se-puede.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte County Department of Public Health Tobacco Education Program. Offers a list of Butte County smoking cessation classes and programs. Search “quit smoking” at buttecounty.net.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Community Health Center; Redding, Anderson, Shasta Lake. Offer smoking cessation workshops, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics, and drug and alcohol counselors. For smoking cessation workshops call (530)229-5115. For MAT clinics and drug and alcohol counselors call (530)646-3993. shastahealth.org/isup.
Women’s Connect to Wellness & Recovery. Offers resources to guide women to wellness and recovery. It is an anonymous, confidential way to learn about the options and benefits of quitting substance use whether the substance is alcohol, prescription drugs, other drugs or tobacco. Provides info on recovery options, support groups and non-judgmental care as well as prenatal care resources for a safer, healthier pregnancy. http://www.womensconnectshasta.com.
Youth Options Shasta: Teen Smoking Cessation Class; Redding. Call for information and class schedule. youthoptionsshasta.org. 1700 Pine St., Suite 250. (530)244-7194.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou County Public Health Tobacco Education Project; Yreka. Offers smoking cessation information for youth and adults. co.siskiyou.ca.us/publichealth/page/tobacco-education-project. 810 S. Main St. (530)841-2134.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Health Services Agency, Public Health Division; Red Bluff. Offers smoking cessation referral services and information. tehamacohealthservices.net. 1860 Walnut St., Suite C. (530)527-6824.
