1-800-QUIT-NOW

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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!!

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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.

Voluntary Smoke Free Policies

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BABY & ME Tobacco Free Program ™

What is the QuitLine?

• The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine is a toll-free telephone service that provides personalized support for Tennesseans who want to quit smoking or chewing tobacco.

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How will the QuitLine help?

• When you call the QuitLine you will be assigned your own quit coach.

• Your quit coach will help you understand how to quit tobacco and help you develop a plan that works for you.

• The plan will fit YOUR needs and you have the same quit coach for a whole year.

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How Does Telephone Coaching Work?

• The quit coach’s help you figure out what works best for you.

• A quit coach doesn’t tell you what to do.

• You work with a quit coach to make changes that fit your life.

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Do I have to pay anything for the services?

• No. Services provided through the QuitLine are free of charge to all residents of Tennessee.

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Who answers the QuitLine when I call?

• Intake personnel explain the services offered by the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine.

• They gather basic personal information, tobacco history and assign you to a professionally trained quit coach.

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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.

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Is the QuitLine call confidential?

• All calls are completely confidential.

• Some calls are recorded for training and quality assurance.

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How many times can I call the QuitLine?

• There is no limit to the number of times a person may call the QuitLine.

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I’ve already used tobacco for years. The damage is done. Why call the QuitLine now?

• Even if you’ve used tobacco for decades, the benefits of quitting are considerable and immediate.

• Within 20 minutes of giving up tobacco, elevated blood pressure and pulse decrease.

• In two days, nerve endings regenerate.

• In two weeks, circulation improves.

• In one to nine months, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease.

• In one year, the risk of a heart attack is cut in half.