Want to quit smoking? Help is just a phone call away!

Quitline Iowa is a toll-free, statewide smoking cessation telephone counseling hotline. Trained counselors provide callers with information about the health consequences of tobacco use, assistance in making an individualized quit plan, and on-going support through optional follow-up calls. The Quitline offers both English and Spanish-speaking counselors. Counseling services in an additional 150 languages are available through a translation service. Services are also provided for the hearing impaired. The Quitline is staffed:

• Monday - Thursday 7am to midnight
• Friday 7am to 9pm
• Saturday and Sunday 8am to 7pm

At this site you will find a summary of Quitline services, links to information about the health consequences of smoking, a calculator that helps you figure out how much you spend on cigarettes, and answers to frequently asked questions about Quitline Iowa. You can also use this site to ask questions about quitting smoking, or to request written information by mail.

Health care providers will also find educational materials on smoking cessation to download and share with their patients.

If you're just thinking about quitting, are ready to quit, or have quit already and want help staying smoke-free, call Quitline Iowa now!

Brought to you by The Iowa Department of Public Health

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