It’s challenging to quit using tobacco, and even more challenging to stay tobacco-free. Only about 20% of participants in most stop-smoking programs are smoke-free after six months. But with the QuitSmart program, success rates are much higher. In a study at five U.S. Air Force bases, QuitSmart proved more effective than other methods: 66% of QuitSmart participants were still smoke-free six months after the quit date, compared to 16–30% of those in four other cessation programs (Shipley et al., Federal Practioner). With QuitSmart, tobacco users are assured of high quality professional help, based on solid research findings.

QuitSmart is a FREE 4-week program with one class per week. Classes are one and a half hours long. The sessions may be offered virtually, by phone, or in-person depending on availability.

Program participants will receive the following at no-cost:

• Two weeks of nicotine replacement patches
• QuitSmart program materials
• Personalized pre-quit and 12-week quit plans
• Support from a Tobacco Treatment Specialist

For more information contact Tia Brown, Health Educator and Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). See contact information below.

Tia Brown, TTS
Youth Health & Tobacco Initiatives Lead
tia.brown@chathamcountync.gov
(919) 545-4857

County residents also have access to other free tobacco cessation resources. Visit the Tobacco Cessation Resources page to learn more.