What is the Maine Tobacco HelpLine?
The Maine Tobacco HelpLine was established to provide over-the-phone clinical treatment for Maine tobacco users by offering toll-free telephone counseling to anyone in Maine who wants to quit using tobacco or is thinking about quitting. Maine Tobacco HelpLine specialists help those who call set a quit date and develop an individual quit plan tailored to their specific needs. The HelpLine also provides support throughout the quitting process through scheduled calls that check in on the quitter’s progress. Callers can find out about nicotine replacement medications, quit support groups, and whether they qualify for the Medication Program. The HelpLine is free, confidential, and it really works – those who have used the HelpLine achieved a 21% long-term quit rate – an outcome that is three times higher than results seen with smokers who quit on their own. Call the Maine Tobacco HelpLine at 1-800-207-1230.
