The Great American Smokeout

Quitting tobacco is a journey.

No matter your age and how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves your health immediately and over the long term. It can be hard to quit, but you can increase your chances of success with a good plan and support!

Benefits of quitting:

• You’ll have less shortness of breath when you’re physically active.
• Your clothes, hair, body, car and home will smell better.
• Your senses of taste and smell will return to normal.
• The stains on your teeth and fingernails will start to fade.
• You’ll save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year.

Start your journey now with resources for Tennessee State Government employees.

Do you have health insurance through Partners for Health?

If yes:

• Your Partners for Health pharmacy benefits include free tobacco quit aids for members who want to stop using tobacco products. Learn more about tobacco cessation coverage.
• The Partners for Health Wellness Program offers telephonic coaching for tobacco cessation. Learn more about health coaching.

If no:

• Explore Here4TN’s Tobacco Topic Center and/or Substance Use Support.
• Working for a Healthier Tennessee has tobacco cessation resources and success stories.
• Call the free Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-784-8669 or text “QUIT” to 615-795-0600.

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