Healthcare, Community, & Others

Free, Easy, Evidence-Based Services. Bring on-the-spot NYS Quitline services to your patients, clients, or guests. A barrier-free way for communities experiencing low income and health inequities to get services for commercial tobacco or vape use.

A unique URL is provided to access services for those you serve. For any stage of readiness to quit, or simply seeking relief in tobacco-free places, the NYS Quitline services will be a benefit:

Whether you are a physician, nurse, dentist, social worker, mental health counselor, respiratory therapist, or allied health professional, we know healthcare professionals can make a difference in their tobacco-using patient’s quit process. A brief conversation with your patient can help promote quit motivation, reinforce nicotine as a treatable condition, facilitate quit planning, and lead to […]

Double the chance of a successful quit attempt for your patients. Most health plans cover stop-smoking medications, including nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by a healthcare professional. NYS Medicaid covers evidence-based smoking cessation treatment, including all seven FDA-approved medications, when prescribed. Private health insurance and Medicare plans vary. For more information about prescribing medications: Smoking Cessation Medication Prescribing […]

The 5As can be used as a guide to address tobacco use with your patients. Ask Ask about their tobacco use at every visit. Advise Advise tobacco users to quit. Be firm, clear, and personal. Ambivalence is common. Try to be non-judgmental when responding to your patient’s feelings about quitting and tobacco use. Assess Assess how […]