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Here’s what you can expect
and how to sign up.
Who will be my Quit Coach?
Once your Quit Coach Sign Up Form is received, you will receive a call from a Quit Coach. A Quit Coach is someone trained in helping people quit smoking. Many Quit Coaches are former smokers, so they know better than to nag or judge. AND they know what works. A Quit Coach will help you make a game plan for quitting, then see you through to the end.
When will my Quit Coach call? I don't have time
between classes.
A Quit Coach will call you
within 1 week of receiving your Quit Coach Sign Up Form.
Quit Coaches are available from early morning to late
evening on weekdays, and mid-morning to late afternoon
on weekends. Really, you can schedule calls at times
that you request. And you can also call in any time to
talk with a Quit Coach if you have questions or need a
pep talk.
How long do the calls take? I don't want to burn through
my cell minutes.
Calls with a Quit Coach are quick and to the point, usually
10-15 minutes. It's all about what works for you.
How many calls will I receive?
In the
first few minutes of the first call a Quit Coach will
develop a quit plan with you. You'll then have four
more scheduled calls with a Quit Coach to help you stay
the course - all at times that suit your schedule and
your cell plan.
Who will know that I've
talked with a Quit Coach?
The Quit Coach will not give
your name or other personal information to anyone without
your explicit permission. Your personal information is
completely protected by us and by the law.
What about the patch or
gum?
Quit Coaches will help you figure out which quit aid (patch,
gum, or lozenge) will work best for you and how to get it.
They may even be able to mail you a supply of the quit aid
you choose. Insurance co-pays or deductibles may apply. Once
you get the patch or other quit aid, a Quit Coach can walk
you through when and how to use it so that it's most
effective.
What's the cost?
It costs nothing to talk with a Quit Coach. And by that we
mean, it's free!
Where can I get additional
quitting tips?
For additional quitting tips
and support, visit the
Quit & Win website and
click on the "Quitting Tips & Resources" page.
What if I have questions
about Quit & Win?
Contact Quit & Win coordinator Maria Rangel:
mrangel@bhs.umn.edu
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