The Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline is a free service for Hawaiʻi residents who want to quit smoking.
We’re here to help because smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in Hawaiʻi and we also understand addiction to smoking can take over your life.
The Quitline can help you get your time back so you have time for what really matters to you.
Enroll online or call 1-800-784-8669 now to create your Quit Plan today.
Our coaching programs are designed to help you quit on your terms. Plus, research shows that the best way to quit tobacco is with professional help...and ours is free.
Your time is important, so choose a program at your own pace and develop a custom plan that works best for you. Start by giving us a call or enrolling online.
From tips to combat cravings to celebrating victories, our quit coaches are dedicated to helping you stay tobacco-free. Enroll today to meet yours.
Your time is important, so choose a program at your own pace and develop a custom plan that works best for you. Start by giving us a call or enrolling online.
From tips to combat cravings to celebrating victories, our quit coaches are dedicated to helping you stay tobacco-free. Enroll today to meet yours.
With help from your coach you’ll decide what strategy will work best for your personalized Quit Plan. Whether you quit cold turkey or need a little extra support from nicotine replacement therapy like patches, lozenges, or gum, we’ve got you covered.
Staying quit isn’t easy, but having a support system can make it a little better. In fact, using the Quitline has been proven to make you 56% more likely to stay quit for good. Whether it’s a hard day or good day, we’ll be here when you need us, 24/7.
Living free from cigarettes keeps you in control.
Quit missing out. When you stay quit you take control of an addiction, allowing you to
be there for your loved ones. When you partner with the quitline you’ll be making
a smart move with your time.
Because using the Quitline makes you 56% more
likely to quit for good compared to quitting on your own.
Pack-a-day smokers spend over $3,600 every year on their addiction.
We want to help you keep that money in your wallet.
You’ve worked hard to have a full life with your family. Every person deserves a chance
to live a full life, but on average, smokers live ten years less than
non-smokers.
Enroll today to take charge of your health.
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Pack-a-day smokers spend over $3,600 every year on their addiction. "Over $3,600 annual cigarette cost" based on the calculation that an average pack of cigarettes in Hawai‘i costs $10 a pack, and there are 365 days in the year. ($10x365 = $3,650)
On average, smokers live ten years less than non-smokers.
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The combination of working with a quit coach and using NRT can increase your chances of quitting successfully.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. If you are between 13-17 years old and smoke cigarettes, vape or use other forms of tobacco, specially trained Youth Quit Coaches are available to provide free, anonymous and personalized quit support 24-7 through the free support line. Coaches will help you develop a Quit Plan and provide you with strategies and materials to help you quit. Your parent or guardian’s consent is not necessary to enroll. For more information and to enroll, visit https://hawaiiquitline.org/how-it-works/youth-program/.
Yes, the Quitline is completely FREE and we’ll never try to sell you anything or charge you.
Our Quit Coaches are trained to be understanding, supportive, and judgement free, because they know how hard it is to quit. In addition to completing a comprehensive training in tobacco cessation, our Quit Coaches are in the know of all the latest ways to help you successfully quit tobacco. Calling the Quitline gives you access to one-on-one counselling with one of our trained Quit Coaches. They’re understanding, supportive, and judgement-free.
Your information is 100% confidential. We comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure your privacy.
The Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline offers FREE nicotine replacement therapy (patches/gum/lozenges) to those who need assistance quitting, regardless of insurance. If you call 1-800-QUIT-NOW, you can receive 2 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy if you have private insurance, 4 weeks if you have MedQuest, or 8 weeks if you have no insurance. Everyone who uses the online program, can receive up to 2 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy.
You will receive your FREE patches, gum, or lozenges approximately 2 weeks from the point you request them. So if you are planning to quit after two weeks, you may receive the FREE patches, gum, or lozenges right before your quit time.
Yes, if you enroll in the Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline, you will receive a Quit Guide relevant to
where you are in the quitting process as a pdf or in the mail. The Quit Guide is full of
information
to help you get ready to quit, quit successfully and stay quit for good. It includes information
on:
- Making the decision to quit
- How to get ready to quit
- Knowing what to expect while you’re quitting
- How to cope with withdrawal symptoms and stress
- How to ask friends, family and co-workers for support
Yes. Our Quit Coaches are happy to share ways that you can support your friend or family member as they become tobacco-free.