Resources for Professionals
ASSESSMENTS
American Association of Family Physicians
Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence
Tobacco Cessation Resources for African Americans
Tobacco Cessation Insurance Coverage
ARTICLES
Smoker Identity Scale
ABC of Smoking Cessation
Smoking Consequences Questionnaire
Smoking Abstinence Questionnaire
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CALIFORNIA RESOURCES
California Department of Health
Watts Healthcare Corp. Preventive Health Services
(323) 357-6628
10300 S. Compton Blvd. – Map to Location
Los Angeles, CA 90002
Type of Service: Individual counseling, support group, self-help material, phone counseling, referrals,
Freedom from Smoking 7 session class
Cost: Free; Languages Served: English & Spanish; Age Group: Teens & Adults
AcuHope
818-708-1698 5953
Laurel Canyon Blvd Suite C
Valley Village, CA 91607
Type of Service: Quite smoking with Acupuncture Use Acupuncture treatment to help smokers cease smoking
physically, and strengthen their mental power to keep away from cigarettes. Cost: Free; Gender Served: Any;
Ages: Any
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1-800-NO-BUTTS
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American Lung Association of California
(213) 384-5864
3325 Wilshire Blvd. #900 – Map To Location
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Type of Service: Self-help materials, phone counseling, internet-based information, chat with a
counselor online Cost: Free; Languages Served: English & Spanish; Ages: Adults & Youth
City of Hope Medical Center
(626) 218-9410
(626) 256-4673 ext. 89114
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Type of Service: Smoking Cessation Support Group is described as an afternoon of friendship, food and fun!
Cost: Free to public; Languages Served: English; Gender Served: Any; Ages: Any
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
(818) 409-8042
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Type of Service: 7 week quit smoking program, referrals, self-help materials, support group Cost: $50 for 7
weeks program
Kaiser Permanente
(866) 402-4320
Type of Service: Offer free classes and counseling for Kaiser members and non members; medication therapy
with copayment; free online tobacco cessation service and free self-help materials Cost: Free
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) South Bay Area
(310) 328-1460
1334 Post Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
Type of Service: One-on-one consultation; treatment planning, cessation program Cost: Free
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) South Bay Area
Tobacco Policy and Advocacy
Contact: Joan Waddell, Tobacco Director
(310) 328-1460 ext. 242
Type of Service: A policy and advocacy program to assist in the development of smoke free outdoor areas on
the South Bay.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) East San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
(800) 622-2255
(626) 331-5316
N. Grand Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
Type of Service: Step-by-step plan for quitting smoking, self-help materials, cessation program, individual or
group counseling; Cost: Call for details.
Nicotine Anonymous
Southern California
(800) 642-0666- toll free number
National website
(877) TRY-NICA or (877) 879-6422
http://nicotine-anonymous.org
Type of Service: Nicotine Anonymous offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted
from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine. Cost: Free but call site for more
information. Below is list of some but not all locations in Los Angeles County. Visit website for list of all
meetings in Los Angeles County.
1. Bellflower
Contact Joe W. at 562-644-5225
Calvary Baptist Church (Family Center Room)
14722 Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
Meeting: Tuesdays, 7pm
2. Downey
Contact William G. at (562) 639-7577
Kaiser Imperial Medical Center, Room 9449
Imperial Highway– Map To Location
Downey, CA 90242
Meeting: Wednesdays, 7 pm
3. Fox Hills
Contact Fay at (310) 454-3636
6666 Green Valley Circle! – Map To Location
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Meeting: Tuesday, 8:00pm - Prosperity Room
4. Inglewood
Contact Kris G at (310) 676-8040
Christian Church Inglewood Southside
3947 W. 104th St. – Map To Location
Inglewood, CA 90303
Meeting: Wednesdays, 6pm
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5. Hollywood
Contact Jane at (323) 862-1518
West Hollywood Recovery, Main room
626 Robertson– Map To Location
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Meeting: Wednesdays, 8:30pm
6. Marina Del Rey
Contact: Jack R. at (310) 396-3525
12720 Washington Blvd. – Map To Location
Culver City, CA 90066
Meeting: Saturdays, 5pm
Save Our Selves (SOS)
(323) 666-4295
Verdugo Mental Health Center
1540 East Colorado Street Glendale, CA 92105-1514
Type of Service: self-help materials, support groups Friday 7:30pm, Sunday 11:45am
Save Our Selves (SOS)
(323) 666-4295 4773
4773 Hollywood Blvd. – Map To Location
Hollywood, CA 90027
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
(310) 517-4701
(310) 517-4711
McMillan Medical Center
3333 Skypark Dr., Ste. 300
Type of Service: A weekly support group for people who are quitting smoking (Every Monday 7-8:30pm)
Breathe Freely, an 8-week series of class which cost $200 per person
UCLA
(310) 825-0014
200 UCLA Medical Plaza Conference Room 206
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Type of Service: Comprehensive smoking cessation program Cost: $100 (UCLA employee); $150 (Non-
UCLA employee)
UCLA Health System
310-319-4700
866-449-8252
Family Health Center
1920 Colorado Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Type of Service: Education and guidance on how to successfully quit smoking, appointment with specialized
physician and counselor; weekly classes and support group; phone counseling; prescription for Nicotine
Replacement Medications. Thursdays 9:00 AM (except holidays)
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ORGANIZATIONS That Can Help You QUIT Smoking
Truth Initiative Ex-Program
Type of Service: Individual counseling, support group, self-help material, phone counseling, referrals,
Freedom from Smoking 7 session class
Cost: Free; Languages Served: English & Spanish; Age Group: Teens & Adults
National African-American Tobacco Prevention Network
American Cancer Association
Type of Service: Individual counseling, support group, self-help material, phone counseling, referrals,
Freedom from Smoking 7 session class
Cost: Free; Languages Served: English & Spanish; Age Group: Teens & Adults
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American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking Program
American Lung Association - Not on Tobacco 1-800-LUNGUSA
(800) 586-4872
Type of Service: cessation programs, facilitator training, Not On Tobacco is the American Lung Association
voluntary program for teens who want to quit smoking. Cost: Free; Ages: Youth
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