Quitline

FREE services provided by the Maryland Quitline

• Telephone counseling

• Four sessions are provided to a typical smoker (see below for details on each call) by a trained Quit Coach®
• Available for help and support as needed by the caller.

• Nicotine Replacement Therapy

• Callers may receive a free supply of the nicotine patch or nicotine gum.

• Web based services

• Prior to enrollment, visit www.smokingstopshere.com and by clicking on “Click to call” the consumer can receive a call from a Quit Coach® right away.
• Once enrolled, Quitline callers may sign up for access to the FREE Web Coach® which includes:
  • Web account access
  • Coaching Emails
  • Discussion forums with other callers

• Specialized services

•  Languages: English & Spanish
• Deaf or hard of hearing: 1-877-777-6534

• Other caller services

• Voicemail with call back
• Recorded messages
•  Mailed information including a comprehensive quit guide
• Referrals to local cessation programs

• Resources for health care providers

• MDQuit’s  Fax to Assist  program is designed for health  care providers to refer tobacco user to Maryland’s quitline
• Quitline promotional and informational brochures, posters, and wallet cards and can be mailed upon request from www.smokingstopshere.com