In recognition of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday, May 31, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reminds Kansas tobacco users that help is available when they are ready to quit. KDHE offers free cessation support and information online at www.ksquit.org or toll-free at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).
“Setting a date to quit using tobacco is a great way to begin the process of quitting,” said KDHE Secretary Susan Mosier, MD, MBA. ”The Kansas Tobacco Quitline has coaches and services to help people begin their journey to better health.”
The Kansas Tobacco Quitline provides one-on-one, confidential support for tobacco users in a variety of ways. A Quit Coach works with users by phone, by text and online, through the entire quit process, including preparing for a quit date and creating a plan to fight cravings and face other challenges.
KDHE’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program manages the Kansas Tobacco Quitline and provides resources and technical assistance to community coalitions for development, enhancement and evaluation of state and local tobacco prevention initiatives. For additional information on the Kansas Tobacco Use Prevention Program visit www.kdheks.gov/tobacco.