Tobacco Cessation

Using tobacco increases your chances of illness and costs a lot of money. If you are ready to try quitting tobacco we are here to help!

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. Quitting is the number one thing that you can do to improve your health. To support you and encourage healthy environments for all, we are proud to offer our BeFree tobacco prevention and treatment program to our patients and community.

BeFree Tobacco Prevention

Mid Coast Hospital is a Maine Tobacco Prevention Partner, a statewide Maine Prevention Services initiative coordinated by the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence. Our goals are to:

Prevent all types of tobacco use (including e-cigarettes) among youth and young adults statewide
Prevent all ages from exposure to second-hand smoke in public places such as housing, colleges, daycares, schools, and lodging
Promote tobacco treatment

For help with policies or education, please call our Tobacco Prevention team at 207-373-6957.

BeFree Tobacco Treatment

Our tobacco treatment program supports people to quit using tobacco through free tobacco cessation counseling. Our tobacco treatment specialists work with tobacco users to determine where they are on the quitting path and helps to make a personal quit plan.

Research shows that quitting with support, increases your chances of long-term success. We can help you make a quit plan, teach you about available medications and provide ongoing support. To schedule an appointment with one of our tobacco treatment specialists, call 207-373-6585. You can also call the Maine Tobacco Helpline at 1-800-207-1230 or visit theQuitLink.com.