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2011 Phoenix Fringe!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:20:34 +0000

Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Paypal by clicking the “Buy Now” button below:

Free Smoking Cessation Class starts July 11th!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:56:25 +0000

New Freedom From Smoking Class Starting Soon!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:30:50 +0000

Wednesday May 4, 2011 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9^th & Elm)

204 S. 9^th, Columbia, MO

5:30-6:30 pm, Room CLC 111

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4^th session of class or Wednesday May 25 and the follow up class is Thursday May 26, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on June 15, 2011. Sessions are 5-4, 5-11, 5-18, 5-25, Quit date, 5-26 (follow up class), 6-1, 6-8, and 6-15.

Program includes all materials and workbooks, NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY PRODUCTS, REIMBURSED PRESCRIPTIONS and incentives such as a Gift Card towards an ARC MEMBERSHIP OR a GIFT CARD for GYM SHOES at the Shoe Department with successful completion of the program. Some meals will be provided. (Make 7/8 Sessions and be tobacco free for successful completion)

Contact Julie Sears, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with any questions and to register at (573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

Ready to Quit Smoking?

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:33:57 +0000

Are you ready to

QUIT SMOKING?

We can help!

Free Quit Smoking Class

Monday February 28th, 2011 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9^th & Elm)

Columbia, MO

6:00 to 7:00 pm, Room CLC 110

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4^th session of class or Monday March 21 and the follow up class is Tuesday March 22nd, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on April 11, 2011. Sessions are 2-28, 3-7, 3-14, 3-21 Quit date, 3-22 (follow up class), 3-28, 4-4, and 4-11.

Contact Julie Sears, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with any questions and to register at (573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

Are you ready?

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:05:21 +0000

Are you ready to

QUIT SMOKING?

We can help!

Free Quit Smoking Class

Wednesday January 12, 2011 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9^th & Elm)

Columbia, MO

5:30—6:30 pm, Room CLC 113

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4^th session of class or Wednesday February 2 and the follow up class is Thursday February 3, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on February 23, 2010.

Contact Julie Sears, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with any questions and to register at (573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org

Radio Friends with Paul Pepper – Great American Smokeout 2010

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:46:57 +0000

Paul talks with Heather Harlan, CRPS at Phoenix Programs, Inc., about making the decision to quit smoking. click here to listen…..

Phoenix Programs Joins The American Cancer Society in the 35th Great American Smokeout!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:32:27 +0000

On Thursday, November 18 Phoenix Programs is encouraging smokers to
·         use the date to make a plan to quit
·         give up smoking for 1 day in observance of this day
·         work on a plan to quit
·         sign up for Freedom From Smoking which starts Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 5:30pm
·         find a friend who has been thinking of quitting and work together to plan or attend a class

Here’s an easy step you can take on November 18, 2010 to a new life living tobacco free–

Call 573-777-3007
Talk with or leave a message for Julie Sears about the next class Freedom From Smoking at the Missouri United Methodist Church, Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 5:30-6:30pm (FREE)!!! The Quit date is not until February 2!

Phoenix Programs, Inc. offers treatment for tobacco as a routine part of our services to individuals seeking long term recovery from substance use disorders. Participation in tobacco treatment efforts while engaged in other substance abuse treatment has been associated with a 25% greater likelihood of long-term abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.

Other FREE Resources for Tobacco Recovery:
Columbia Health Department. Contact: Carolyn Davidson 573-874-7356, counseling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Patches
Missouri Tobacco Quit-line (1-800-784-8669) offers 4 weeks NRT patches and counseling
The American Lung Help Line: 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) offers counseling
Nicotine Anonymous Tuesday 6 PM at the Columbia Boone County Health Dept. West Blvd. & Worley Contact: Jim: 573-445-6166 for locations
www.ffsonline.org Online Quit Smoking class
www.becomeanex.org Online support program and community with others in tobacco recovery and their stories
www.smokefree.gov information on quitting

http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/GreatAmericanSmokeout/index

APEX – Project Reach Out -Speaks at AAUW Meeting in Boonville

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:32:00 +0000

Kara Harris and Heather Harlan presented the monthly program to the AAUW (American Association of University Women) in Boonville Thursday, November 5, 2010. Heather shared research on adolescent brain development. Kara then shared more specific examples of how the ACRA (Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach) can encourage youth to develop a drug-free life style. As part of the MO Foundation for Health Grant with APEX–Project Reach Out–APEX counselors are able to serve youth and their families within a 40 mile radius of Columbia. Kara drives to Boonville to meet with young people experiencing substance related difficulties, their families and support the youth in sampling and gaining access to pro-social activities. Pictured from left to right are Phoenix Programs speakers with the Co-Presidents of AAUW: Heather Harlan, Phyllis Reesman, Kara Harris, and Ada Gingrich.

State Conference of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:57:01 +0000

Heather Harlan spoke on Thursday afternoon November 4, 2010 to a workshop at the State Conference of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Heather presented briefly to explain how to find community partners who can share resources and knowledge for common purposes. Heather represents Phoenix Programs in the TREE Coalition–(Teen Resource Empowerment and Education) a faith-based group formed through a MO Foundation for Health to prevent domestic violence in youth dating relationships. Pictured here is Heather and Kim Gage Ryan the Director of the Project.

Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?

Phoenix Programs, Inc. — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:05:07 +0000

We can help!

Free Quit Smoking Class

Monday November 8, 2010 at Missouri United Methodist Church (9th & Elm)

5:30—6:30 pm, Room CLC 108

The Class is “FREE OF CHARGE”

Freedom From Smoking is an 8 session program that is designed to help YOU quit smoking. It is a positive program with great results. Quit Day is the 4th session of class or November 29 and the follow up class is Wednesday December 1, session 5. The class is 7 weeks and ends on December 20, 2010.

Program includes all materials and workbooks, NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY PRODUCTS, REIMBURSED PRESCRIPTIONS and incentives such as a Gift Card towards an ARC MEMBERSHIP OR a GIFT CARD for GYM SHOES at the Shoe Department with successful completion of the program. Some meals will be provided. (Make 7/8 Sessions and be tobacco free for successful completion)

Contact Julie Sears with any questions and to register.

(573) 777-3007 or jsears@phoenixprogramsinc.org