QUITTING TOBACCO IS HARD. You may have tried to quit several times before? Two, three, four or more times? And you're still hooked. Don't give up! Each quit attempt moves you closer toward success. Whether you smoke or chew, we can help you quit for good and the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline will help you break free.  There is no cost to use the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline.

This is How it Works
The Louisiana Tobacco Quitline has trained dedicated Quit Coaches® who have helped hundreds of people quit using tobacco. A Quit Coach® will guide you through the process of quitting. When you are ready to quit, your Quit Coach will work with you to make a quit plan just for you. Your plan will include counseling sessions and a quit kit. You may be encouraged to contact your physician for stop smoking medications and given information about stop smoking programs in your community. If you are not ready to quit, the quitline staff will help you figure out what you can do to prepare yourself to successfully quit.

When You Call the Louisiana Tobacco Quitline You Will Receive

• One-on-one proactive telephone counseling with a Quit Coach®.
  Proactive counseling sessions are when the Quitline Quit Coach calls you during your requested time frame to coach you through the quitting process and potential relapse phase.
  
• Unlimited inbound calling support.
  Quitline intake services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  
• Referrals to local quit smoking services in your community.
  The Quit Coach will provide information on the local quit smoking services in your community

Practical Advice and Tips to help you Quit for good
The Quit Coaches® will offer practical advice and tips to help you:

• Quit Coaches know ways to make quitting easier by providing support and practical tips that really work
  
• You'll get the help that fits your needs as the Quit Coach develops a quit plan to improve your chances of success by helping you find ways to change your daily activities that trigger smoking cope with your cravings and avoid weight gain
  
• The Quitline really works as people who get help from the Quitline are twice as likely to quit for good.
  
  Quitting is hard, but getting professional help will improve your chances of success. The Louisiana Tobacco Quitline becomes your partner and your Quit Coach® is there to support you through tough times to avoid a relapse. You may call anytime 7 days a week between 7am-2am CST.