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transcript  Take the First Step

Becoming free from nicotine takes time and courage. Calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW is a great first step. Whether you’re looking to stop smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products, you’ll get FREE coaching support by phone, text, or online – as often as you need it.

Enroll over the phone or online to get connected to a quit coach trained to develop a plan that works for you. There are no lectures and no judgments. Many of the coaches have even quit tobacco themselves, so they get what you’re going through.

A coach will ask a few questions to get to know you, start the process, and schedule your follow-up call. They’ll share ways to curb cravings, handle life’s big and small stresses, and tackle relapses with you.

If you’re eligible, they can offer you free quit medicines like patches, gum, or lozenges and give you advice on how to get the best results. 

1-800-QUIT-NOW is open 24/7. There’s a dedicated line in Spanish (1-855-DÉJELO-YA) and interpretation services are available in 200 languages. Your loved ones can also call or go online to learn how to support you.

Quitting nicotine can take several tries to learn how to quit for good. ​G​etting support can double your chances of quitting.

So, take the first step. Call 1-800 QUIT-NOW or enroll online at mass.gov/quitting.