Health Department

Tobacco Prevention Education Program

1. Call the Quit Line - Talk with an expert Quit Coach We know what you're going through. We don't nag or lecture. We help you feel more confident about quitting for good. There are many different ways to quit. We'll help you make a plan that will work for you.

Tips on what to do when you have the urge to smoke or chew.

Times and situations when you usually smoke or chew, and ways to change these routines when you quit.

If you've tried to quit, we'll talk about what hasn't worked and new things you could try.

We'll tell you about medications that can help you quit. We may be able to send you free nicotine patches or gum.

2. Get more help from your Quit Guide - We'll send you a Quit Guide chosen just for you.
3. Ask for support and plan your rewards - Tell your family and friends about your quit plan and ask for their support plan rewards for yourself!
4. Quit and celebrate - Save money! Enjoy better health! Feel great about yourself!
5. If you ever need more help, call us again for free. 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)

Spanish Quit Line: 1-877-2NO-FUME (1-877-266-3863)

TTY: 1-877-777-6534

Quit Smoking Websites

Ex: Re-learn Live Without Cigarettes (becomeanex.org)

You Can Quit Smoking Now (smokefree.gov)

Complete Guide to Quitting (American Cancer Society)

Freedom from Smoking (American Lung Association®)

Live chat with a quit counselor (National Cancer Institute LiveHelp)

TeenQuit (teenquit.com)

My Last Dip: quit smokeless tobacco (Oregon Research Institute

If you have any questions please call:

Torie Andrews
Tobacco Prevention Education Program Coordinator
541-523-8211 x12
tdandrews@bakercounty.org

Above information is from the Oregon Health Authority Tobacco Prevention website found at:
http://public.health.oregon.gov/PreventionWellness/TobaccoPrevention/Pages/index.aspx

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