OUR MISSION:
The Council on Chemical Abuse provides countywide leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs and a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of illegal alcohol, tobacco and drug use and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction to all substances.

Tobacco Cessation

Tobacco Events Calendar
Visit the tobacco events calendar for local, regional, and state-wide tobacco programs and events.

Tobacco Legislative Updates
Visit the PACT website for up-to-date legislative information.

Want to Quit?
Take this stop smoking readiness quiz to gauge
the seriousness of your tobacco use or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website Determined To Quit.

Cessation Support Groups
Better Breathers Club meets the 4th Monday of the month at 1pm at Atonement Lutheran Church, Penn Ave. and Wyomissing Blvd. Family and caregivers are welcome. Call Maryann at 610-988-9860.

The NOT Program
The NOT program is specifically designed for teenagers who want to stop smoking. The NOT program can come to your school and see the student during a “free” period during school hours. The program can be offered on a one-on-one basis, for groups up to ten participant, or as a one time only prevention assembly. For details, contact the Tobacco Cessation Consultant.
     
Need immediate help? Call the Drug and Alcohol Hotline at the Reading Hospital and Medical Center at (610) 988-8186 or Treatment Access and Services Center (TASC) at (610) 375-4426.
Contact Rebecca D. Reinhart with questions or comments about this website.Copyright 2008. All Rights Reserved. Council on Chemical Abuse.