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QUIT LINE

1-800-QUIT-NOW
Call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
You may also join the program online at www.tnquitline.org. IT’S FREE!!
It’s hard to quit smoking. But studies show that people who use a program really do better.
Now you can sign up for the FREE Tennessee Tobacco Quit Line program to help you quit for good.



FAQ
What is the QuitLine?
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The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine is a toll-free telephone service that provides personalized support for Tennesseans who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco.
How will the QuitLine help?
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When you call the QuitLine you will be assigned your own quit coach.
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Your quit coach will help you understand how to quit tobacco and help you develop a plan that works for you.
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The plan will fit YOUR needs and you have the same quit coach for a whole year.
How Does Telephone Coaching Work?
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The quit coach’s help you figure out what works best for you.
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A quit coach doesn’t tell you what to do.
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You work with a quit coach to make changes that fit your life.
Do I have to pay anything for the services?
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No. Services provided through the QuitLine are free of charge to all residents of Tennessee.
Who answers the QuitLine when I call?
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Intake personnel explain the services offered by the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine.
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They gather basic personal information, tobacco history and assign you to a professionally trained quit coach.
When is the QuitLine available?
Eastern Time:
Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m.– 11:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Central Time:
Mon. – Fri. 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Is the QuitLine call confidential?
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All calls are completely confidential.
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Some calls are recorded for training and quality assurance.
How many times can I call the QuitLine?
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There is no limit to the number of times a person may call the QuitLine.
I’ve already used tobacco for years. The damage is done. Why call the QuitLine now?
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Even if you’ve used tobacco for decades, the benefits of quitting are considerable and immediate.
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Within 20 minutes of giving up tobacco, elevated blood pressure and pulse decrease.
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In two days, nerve endings regenerate.
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In two weeks, circulation improves.
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In one to nine months, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease.
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In one year, the risk of a heart attack is cut in half.