Maine Tobacco HelpLine

The Maine Tobacco HelpLine is here to answer your questions and offer friendly support.

One of the hardest things to do is to quit smoking. Quitting is a process and sometimes it takes more than one try. Your call to the Maine Tobacco HelpLine is an important first step. If you’re having a tough time, the HelpLine offers support that can help you stay tobacco-free for life.

What you should know about the HelpLine.

• The HelpLine is for people who are thinking about quitting or who are ready to quit smoking, or for people who want to help a friend or family member quit.

• Your call to the HelpLine is free and totally confidential.

• We offer personal support geared to your life.

• You are two or three times more likely to quit with help from the HelpLine than when you try to quit on your own.

• Since you get help by phone, you don’t have to worry about missing work or how to get to appointments or about who will watch the kids while you’re gone.

What happens when you call?

• Each call is handled in a confidential and supportive way

• We’ll start by asking you some questions to see what kind of help you want and need.

• If you are interested in quitting, you’ll talk to one of our specialists.

• If you are ready to quit, we’ll help you set a quit date.

• We’ll help you think about what makes you smoke and give you ideas to help cope with urges.

• We’ll discuss using nicotine gum or a patch and let you know if you qualify for the Medication Voucher Program.

• We’ll help you feel comfortable talking about smoking.

• Once you say it’s okay, we’ll set up the next calls.

• By calling to see how you’re doing, we can help you reach your goal.

It’s Free, Confidential and It Really Works.

Call the Helpline Toll-Free at 1-800-207-1230.

If you call after hours, please leave a message. Someone from our staff will call you back.

Remember: The HelpLine is open to everyone. Even if you don’t use tobacco, you can call for family or friends who do.

For more information click here to download a copy of How the HelpLine Works brochure.

Testimonials
To be able to call someone if I feel like I need to have a chew is great…
Tony; age 30, Pittsfield

I think I knew all the tools to quit, but they were all jumbled up. With this I have learned some new behavior, and realize that I can change one step at a time.
Helene; age 51, Androscoggin County

Nicotine is so addictive, but this call has got my mind more focused on quitting.
Tom; age 44, York