The Butt Stops Here

What's your reason to quit smoking? 

Pets? Family? Opportunities? 

Whatever your reason, we can help. The Butt Stops Here© is an award-winning program that has helped thousands to stop smoking, including vaping! Our virtual programs can help you quit from the comfort of your own home. 

Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop many chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory diseases. In fact, smoking harms nearly every organ in your body. 

Evidence has shown that quitting can help smokers reduce the risk of serious illness. 

To help, St. Peter's Health Partners, in collaboration with Empire Blue Cross, CDPHP, Ellis Medicine, MVP Health Care, Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley, and St. Joseph's Health, is offering FREE online group sessions of The Butt Stops Here, an award-winning smoking cessation program. All you need is a computer, smartphone, tablet, or phone. 

• Over the years, thousands of smokers have successfully benefitted from the program, which has been offered both in-person and virtually.
• The program consists of seven one-hour sessions, led by a trained facilitator.
• Participants can use a smartphone, tablet, or computer to attend a virtual group.
• Groups are held on various days of the week and at different times during the day.

Upcoming Program Registration

Registration remains open for up to three weeks after the first session.