CDPHP Announcement - Text 2 Enroll now available for Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line

Alaska adults can now text to enroll in Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line

Text READY to 200-400

Starting this month, Alaska adults can text to enroll in Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line and receive free support to quit tobacco use. Simply text READY to 200-400 and begin enrollment. Adults can receive services tailored to their needs, including: phone, web, and text-based coaching and nicotine replacement therapy (such as patches, lozenges and/or gum).

Alaska’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Program is sharing information about the new texting option through this short video on Facebook>

Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line is FREE for all eligible Alaskans 18 and older and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Once enrolled, participants will receive support with quitting and staying quit from all forms of tobacco, including smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. They'll follow a quit plan that is right for them.

So text now or visit http://alaskaquitline.com/ or email tobacco@alaska.gov

For materials to promote Alaska’s Tobacco Quit Line order here.

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To learn more about the free and confidential services available through Alaska's Tobacco Quit Line go to alaskaquitline.com or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alaskaquitline

To learn more about tobacco control efforts in Alaska please visit the Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program page.

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