While many people quit without any help, others are much more likely to succeed with a bit of help.

Telephone Support
Smoke-free Pregnancy Quitline
Support from Family and Friends
Support from your Doctor
Online Quitting Sites

Telephone support

 

The Quitline 13 7848 is a free telephone advisory service available around Australia at the cost of a local call. All callers are offered a Quit pack, containing the Quit book and other goodies. Additional services vary from state to state.

In South Australia, if you are looking for help with planning to quit, coping with withdrawal, getting past cravings, or coping with difficult situations, ask to speak to a trained Quit adviser. Or arrange to have a Quitline adviser call you at a convenient time. South Australian residents can arrange to be called by emailing us, stating your name, phone number and a convenient time to be called.

Would you like extra support at arranged intervals during your quitting? We offer a call back service that provides extra support during the hard times.

Download a brochure about the Quitline
Download a Quitline Referral Form

Smoking and pregnancy

Quit Now   Its Good for you   Its Good for your baby   If you are an SA resident and you are pregnant, or thinking about starting a family, you and your partner can call the Pregnancy Quitline 1300 889 010. Advisors are specially trained to help you through the special challenges of quitting and staying quit once your baby is born.

Friends and family

Many people find that their main support comes from family and friends. Get your family to read the Quit book too, so they'll understand more about what you're going through. Ask them to support you, even when things get tough.

You might want to talk about what they should do if you ask them to get cigarettes for you, or how they can help you in sticky situations.

Children can be enlisted to provide alternative activities when you would normally have a cigarette.

Friends, especially those who have already quit, can be really helpful. They know what you're going through. Ask them how they coped. Ring them when things get tough.

Sometimes, friends and family can make things more difficult. If you can avoid being with people who aren't supportive, do so. Otherwise, think about how you'll deal with difficult situations before you get to them.




Talk to your doctor, or other health professional

Many people decide to quit because the doctor has suggested that it would be good for their health. Talk to your doctor about how smoking is affecting your health.

Tell your doctor about your quit attempt. It's amazing how much more committed we can be if we think we are letting others down!

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Online quitting sites

There are quite a few interactive quit smoking sites. Some are better than others. Most are based in the USA. There are also chat rooms for quitters, and places to share your quitting experiences. (Website listing here does not imply endorsement of the information contained)

National Tobacco Campaign Website: The Quitter's page

WhyQuit.Com
US site with heaps of information about smoking, all aspects of quitting, quitters' stories, chat rooms etc. Lots of info about relapse prevention. This site does not support the use of NRT.

QuitNet
A free online support program

www.stop-tabac.ch
This is one of the most scientifically based stop smoking websites. It is straight forward and authoritative, and has downloadable brochures in several languages. Interactive help is available in English, French and German.

UK National Health Service site Giving up smoking
A very comprehensive site with great information about smoking, how to quit, and lots of tips to help you through. Also offers an email motivator service, as well as a chat room.