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“I had smoked for 53 years and had tried to quit a dozen times. So I called the quitline and hoped for success. I realized my smoking triggers included stress, drinking coffee and hanging out with smokers. With my coaches’ encouragement, I decided to eat cinnamon candy, read my bible, and play games on my computer to distract myself from smoking. I also decided to order nicotine patches from the quitline.Within just two weeks of starting, I started using the patches and put my cigarettes down for good. I have never looked back. It has now been one year, two months, and four days since I set the cigarettes down. I feel better and I’ve lost weight. Now I hate the smell of cigarette smoke and feel really committed to my new, healthier lifestyle.”
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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.