The tobacco free attestation or participating in a tobacco cessation program is a metric on the 2025 Wellness Passport!

The Butt Stops Here

The Butt Stops Here is a tobacco cessation support program offered by Ellis Medicine and locally in the community. The  Butt tops Here is a six-week tobacco-cessation program that can help you quit smoking, or help you quit other tobacco products. This program has helped THOUSANDS to QUIT!  This award-winning program includes a workbook, and two weeks of nicotine patches or gum. 

Ellis Medicine hosts several 6-week sessions throughout the year, free for Ellis employees! For more details or to register call 518.831.6957.

St Peter’s Health Partner’s Virtual Butt Stops Here (VBSH). The same great program offered virtually! With the cooperation of many regional partners, including, Ellis Medicine,  MVP Health Care  and St. Peters, a virtual version of the Butt Stops Here has been in operation for nearly two years!  The VBSH follows the same format as the in-person BSH in that there are weekly, one-hour sessions that run for 7 consecutive weeks at a specific time and date. Learn more about the VBSH  and how to register HERE  or email buttstopshereny@gmail.com

New York State Smoker’s Quitline

Call 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visit www.nysmokefree.com.