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Ready to Quit Smoking?
We’re ready to help
W
hile it’s no surprise to anyone that smoking isn’t healthy, what may be surprising is just how hard it is to quit.
But the truth is, no matter your age or how long you’ve smoked, quitting is the most important thing you can
do improve your health and increases your chances of living a longer and healthier life.
While you can go it alone, studies also show that quitting with the support of counseling and medicine can double—
or even triple—your chance of success.
If you’re ready to quit, contact the following resources for help.
IN VERMONT:
My Healthy Vermont
Myhealthyvt.org
Offers free weekly, small-group workshops online
and in person with trained leaders. Fellow aspiring
ex-smokers guide and support you in creating a plan
of action for becoming tobacco-free, and provide
tips for managing the stress of quitting and cravings,
as well as free gum, lozenges, and patches.
For a list of upcoming classes, visit: myhealthyvt.org,
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IN MASSACHUSETTS:
1-800-QUIT-NOW
1-800-784-8669
Call for free, confidential one-on-one coaching from
a trained Quit Coach who will share, by phone or
online, strategies to curb cravings, handle life’s big
and small stresses, and tackle relapses. Quit Coaches
can help you connect with quit-smoking medicines
through your health insurer or community programs
and may also be able to send you an initial two-week
supply to your home at no cost to you.
IN NEW YORK:
New York State Smokers’ Quitline
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487)
Call to be connected to a trained Quit Coach who can
support and guide you as you navigate a path to smoke-free
living.
Learn2QuitNY
Text 716-309-4688 to participate in a six-week text
messaging program that will take you through the quitting
process step-by-step.
This Is Quitting
Text “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709
A free texting support program for teens and young adults
(ages 13-24) looking to quit vaping. Parents can also text
“QUIT” to 202-899-7550 to receive daily advice to help
youth quit.
Virtual The Butt Stops Here Program
A free 7-week online group tobacco cessation program that
meets once per week with a trained facilitator. To register or
for more information, email ButtStopsHereNY@gmail.com.
Did you know? Just eight
minutes after you quit
smoking, your heart rate
and blood pressure begin
to return to normal.
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