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Quit Smoking Now!
Make someday today with one of these two options for FREE cessation help.
Want to Quit? Give the Alaska Tobacco Quit Line a Call!
It's FREE
It's CONFIDENTIAL
It's for ALL Tobacco Types
Alaskans who use tobacco and want help quitting can now receive a free 8-week supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patches by calling the toll-free Alaska Tobacco Quit Line at 1-888-842-QUIT (7848).
This free tobacco quit line service, funded by the State Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, is available 7 days a week from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Alaska standard time. Callers must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
Callers can expect the following services:
- Initial registration process to collect basic contact and demographic information
- 1st coaching call with a Quit Coach to collect information about participants tobacco use and create a personalized Quit Plan
- For those ready to set a quit date within 30 days - on-going coaching support with a trained Quit Coach
- 8-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy patches, if appropriate
- A written Quit Guide
- Materials for friends and families
- Referrals to community resources based on location
- Referrals to participant's health plan or employer cessation services
Make today your Quit Day by calling
1-888-842-7848!
Freedom From Smoking is a 6-week group class based on behavior modification methods. Now an online version is available free of charge on your own schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a Freedom From Smoking facilitator please contact Jonalyn Najera at (907) 644-6413 or Toll Free in Alaska 1-800-586-4872.
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