What to expect when you call the quit line

Have you ever wondered what happens when you call Alaska's Tobacco Quit Line? 

When you call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, you will be directed to Alaska's Tobacco Quit Line. A registration specialist will ask you a few questions before transferring you to a Quit Line coach.

The Quit Line coach will:

• Ask questions about your tobacco use
• Identify personal patterns and triggers that cause you to want to use tobacco
• Work with you to develop a personal quit plan
• Assist with deciding which medications are right for you

Live Quit Coaching

Robert talks with a Quit Line coach and receives encouragement to remain tobacco free after his stay in the hospital. The Quit Line coach also emphasizes how being tobacco free with keep Robert heart healthy.

Listen to Robert talk to a quit coach.

Hear from people who called... and quit for good

Check out the following testimonials from people who called the Quit Line and successfully quit tobacco:

“Yes I am still absolutely smoke free and absolutely loving it...I can't say thanks enough for your program.”

“If you're thinking about quitting it's not impossible to do it, but you MUST do it for yourself and be ready to make some serious changes to get there. If you don't give it your full effort to quit then you won't. It doesn't matter how many patches you put on, or how many pieces of gum you use it won't work if you don't want it too.”

“What a great feeling to be able to breathe again (and breathe quietly)! The little hints from my Quit Coaches were very helpful.”

“This quit program was the key for me. First thing the coach made me realize was that I was a "slave" to my smoking. I never looked at it quite like that.”