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www.1866NEWLUNG.com is Online!
The www.1866NEWLUNG.com website is for those who want to quit smoking or vaping. Calling a hotline can be difficult, but with the new site people can easily look at resources and sign up for a class when they are ready to quit.
1-866-NEW-LUNG is a free service to quit smoking and vaping. Anyone in Orange County can receive the service. The services are in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Farsi. All participants will receive a personalized quit plan, quit kit and a free supply of nicotine patches after completing the services.
Participants can take the “Why Do I Smoke?” quiz to learn more about why they smoke or vape. With the Tobacco Cessation Specialist, participants will discuss their reasons for quitting, identify smoking triggers and create a personalized quit plan to fight smoking urges. All materials can be downloaded from the website.
Past participants shared their NEW-LUNG experiences. Mary Shelly from Anaheim was inspired by the motivation and encouragement from her Cessation Specialist.
“Today, I am better than yesterday because of 1-866-NEW-LUNG. My Cessation Specialist gave me a new perspective on my story. That revelation turned the lights on for me. I got it and was ready to accomplish my goal,” Mary said.
When someone is ready, they look at the schedule, pick the location and times that work for them, and sign up for classes with the online scheduler. Tobacco Cessation Specialists will then reach out to the participant. After classes are completed, NEW-LUNG will continue to offer support for up to six months.
If you or anyone you know wants to quit smoking or vaping, visit www.1866NEWLUNG.com or call 1-866-NEW-LUNG (1-866-639-5864).
September 2019