Last Call: Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline's Nicotine Replacement Therapy Benefit Ends June 30
Thousands of Oklahomans Have Signed Up for Extra Support
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 13, 2022) — It’s not too late to sign up for the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline’s limited time offer of four times more free gum, lozenges or patches. Through June, Oklahomans who sign up for the Helpline’s All Access plan will get at least eight weeks of nicotine replacement therapy and five Quit Coach calls for free. Since this special offer kicked off in April, thousands of Oklahomans have already signed up for the extra free benefits.
The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), offers Oklahomans the opportunity to quit with free, personalized help. TSET has funded the Helpline since 2003, and since then, more than 470,000 Oklahomans have signed up to receive services and build a Quit Plan that serves their needs.
"Over the past two years, Oklahomans have faced a lot of challenges and may find themselves struggling with old or new habits that are harming their long-term health, such as using tobacco," Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline Director, Jon Hart, Ph.D., said. "During this time of higher stress, we’re offering extra support as Oklahomans take the important step of living tobacco-free by temporarily increasing the number of free patches, gum or lozenges that the Helpline offers to eight weeks for everyone who needs it."
The Helpline has traditionally offered All Access enrollees two free weeks of nicotine replacement therapy. Studies have shown that quit rates are highest for those who use at least eight weeks. By building a plan to quit with the Helpline and fighting cravings with nicotine patches, lozenges or gum, Oklahomans can double their chances of successfully quitting tobacco.
Individuals can call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit OKhelpline.com to explore the free services and resources available to Oklahomans. They can also connect with the Helpline through Facebook or by following @OKhelpline on Twitter and Instagram.
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The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is a free service for Oklahomans wanting to help themselves, loved ones, patients or employees live tobacco free. Funding is primarily provided by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, in partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline has served more than 470,000 Oklahomans since 2003 and has been ranked among the top quitlines for reaching tobacco users seeking treatment for the last 10 years by the North American Quitline Consortium.
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) serves as a partner and bridge builder for organizations shaping a healthier future for all Oklahomans. TSET provides leadership at the intersections of health by working with local coalitions and initiatives across the state, cultivating innovative and life-changing research and working across public and private sectors to develop, support, implement and evaluate creative strategies to take advantage of emerging opportunities to improve the public’s health. TSET – Better Lives Through Better Health. To learn more, go to Oklahoma.gov/TSET.