Quit Smoking Help
It can be hard to quit smoking, but there is help when you’re ready to quit. Research shows that it can take five to seven attempts to successfully quit smoking (remember, it took you a few tries to start smoking), but you can double your chances of success by using a quit coach.
Free Resources to Help You Quit Smoking
The Vermont Quit Line – Toll-Free 1-877-YES-QUIT (937-7848)
The Quit Line links you with a quit coach who will call you at a time that works for you. Your coach will help you get ready to quit, and will give you tips, advice and support to help you stay quit. The Quit Line can also link you to a local quit coach or mail out self-help materials.
The Vermont Quit Line can see if you're eligible for free or lower-cost nicotine replacement therapy like patches, gum or lozenges. Call toll-free 1-877-YES-Quit (937-7848) when you want to get ready to quit.
Local Ready, Set…STOP Programs
Each Vermont hospital has a Ready, Set...STOP program that offers one-on-one or group coaching to quit smoking. They can also help you get free or lower-cost nicotine replacement therapy.
When you are ready, call the Ready, Set...STOP program at your local hospital. Or, you can call the Quit Line or find a listing for a local quit coach near you.
VermontQuitNet.com
QuitNet is the leading online quit smoking resource.
QuitNet gives you advice, tips and other help to succeed. They figure out what type of smoker you are and send e-mails that fit you. The Vermont Department of Health provides free QuitNet access for all Vermonters, a savings of $100.
Tobaccostories.org
Listen to real stories, tips and motivations from Vermonters at www.tobaccostories.org. You can submit your own story or send a link to a friend. This site also gives an overview of all the resources available in Vermont to help smokers kick the habit.
Self-Help Information
You can call the Quit Line toll-free at 1-877-YES-QUIT (937-7848) to have self-help information sent directly to you, or you can click on the following links for further information.
Links
American Legacy Foundation
The American Legacy Foundation is dedicated to building a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. A goodsource for information and resources.
The Great American Smokeout
This annual smoke-free day is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Itis an inspiration for thousands of people to quit smoking.
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