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Smelling Like Roses
“’Grandma, your house stinks,’ is what my five-year-old grandson told me. That really hurt. My grandson didn’t want to visit and stay with me anymore. Anyway, after several surgeries, my health was deteriorating and I was tired of smoking. I called the quitline and have now been free of cigarettes for 3 weeks! My home is smoke-free and I couldn’t be happier. I like the way my hair smells and my grandkids certainly don’t complain about the smell of smoke in the house anymore. I’m proud of myself.With the help of my mom, my husband, and my quitline coach, I put together a plan and thought about ways I could avoid smoking. I realized that having coffee made me want to smoke. So I changed my morning routine, and I don’t sit there and drink cup after cup like I used to. I have a sip here or there and I’m always up and moving.I also noticed that I feel irritable when I’m quitting, and I’m determined to stay more upbeat. I made a list of fun things to do. These days, I’ll take my grandson swimming and just try to stay outside as much as I can. As a non-smoker, I never take a day for granted. I’m grateful to be alive, and love being in a house that smells good.”
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Program FAQs
Thinking about enrolling in the Quitline? Here are answers to common questions about cost, coaching and other aspects of the program.
The Quitline is free to participants. Your public health department, health plan or employer pays the program costs. If you choose to use nicotine quit medications, such as nicotine gum or patches, you may be eligible to receive 2 weeks or more for free. After that, there may be a cost for medication. When you enroll in the Quitline program, we'll help you work through these details.
You may be eligible to receive the first 2 weeks of quit medication for free. After that, you may be eligible for additional free quit medication through the Quitline based on your health plan and employer. Enroll in the program to learn more.
We offer an Online Only program with our website and other online materials. However, research shows people who use coaching are more likely to successfully quit. Completing even a few calls with a quit coach could make a difference for you. Learn more about the Quitline programs.
Enroll today—it’s easy and takes less than 5 minutes! You can enroll online, or if you'd like to speak to someone to get more information, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. You can use the Quitline more than one time, so there is no harm in enrolling as soon as you feel ready.