Utah Tobacco Cessation Resource Directory 2003- Statewide Resources
Statewide Resources
One of the biggest challenges many people who are trying to quit face is knowing where to go for help.  Oftentimes, by using one or more of the resources available a person who previously tried but failed to quit is able to succeed.  The following resources are available:

Utah Tobacco Quit Line: 1-888-567-TRUTH
The Utah Tobacco Quit Line is a statewide, toll-free telephone based resource available to all Utahns interested in support for quitting tobacco. Relatives or friends are also able to receive assistance in how to help their loved one/friend quit tobacco. This service provides screening, counseling, support materials and referral to additional cessation assistance when appropriate.

Other Numbers:
TTY – 1-877-777-6434
 Spanish – 1-877-629-1585
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Hours:
6am-10pm Monday-Sunday

Tobacco Free Resource Line: 1-877-220-3466
 The Tobacco Free Resource Line is a statewide, toll-free telephone based resource available to all Utahns seeking information about tobacco. This service provides information about health effects, secondhand smoke, statistics, tobacco laws, teaching materials, tobacco cessation self-help materials, etc. It is also a toll-free link to the Tobacco Prevention & Control Program staff.

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm.

Utah QuitNet
The Utah QuitNet is a state-of-the-art quit smoking support program, which combines personalized information with peer and expert support. The site tracks each person’s progress and makes suggestions about next steps. Major sections of the site include "My Quit," "Community," "Resources," "Expert Support" and "Quit Med Support," etc. Additionally, QuitNet members have the options of receiving daily "Quit Tips" from the QuitNet via email.

Go to Utah QuitNet now: http://www.utah.quitnet.com


Organizations
American Cancer Society Cancer Information Line Telephone: 
1-800-234-0533 or
1-800-227-2345
  • Information on smoking cessation programs provided by the American Cancer Society
  • Referrals to local American Cancer Society offices
American Diabetes Association
of Utah

1245 East Brickyard Rd. #30
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Telephone: 
(801) 363-3024 or
1-800-DIA-BETES
  • Pamphlets on diabetes and smoking
  • Pamphlets/books on dieting and meal plans
American Heart Association
of Utah

1937 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Telephone:
(801) 484-3838 or
1-800-AHA-USA1
  • Weight control guidance in smoking cessation brochure
  • Brochures and pamphlets about smoking and heart disease
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service Telephone: Denver
1-800-4-CANCER
Toll-Free #:
(1-800-422-6237)
  • Smoking cessation packet with self-help information
  • Over the phone information
American Lung Association
of Utah

1930 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Contact:
Craig Cutright 
Telephone:
(801) 484-4456 or
1-800-LUNG-USA

  • Smoking cessation – 8 week behavior modification – $75
  • Self-help maintenance manual; "Freedom from Smoking" and "Lifetime of Freedom from Smoking"
  • Pamphlets including secondhand smoke
  • Monthly hypnosis sessions
Intermountain Health Care
4646 West Lake Park Blvd  #N3
Salt Lake City, UT 84120

Contact: Angela Harmon 
Telephone:
(801) 442-5599
  • "Smoke Breakers" worksite smoking cessation group course – limited to IHC Health Plans employer groups
  • "Free & Clear" phone counseling service and support line. 1-800-292-2336 – limited to IHC Health Plans members
March of Dimes [Birth Defects Foundation] Utah Chapter
515 East 4500 South, #G-200
Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Contacts: Mishelle Larson or
Trish McKenna-Clark


Telephone:
(801) 293-3300
  • Pamphlets and information about pregnancy and smoking
Note: Because new cessation services are being established or discontinued frequently, there may be additional cessation resources in your community not listed in this directory. For more information about these resources, call the Tobacco Free Resource Line, toll-free, at
1-877-220-3466.

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