Commit to QUIT Now Tobacco Free Nebraska Quit Line 1-800-Quit-NOW (1-800-784-8668)	American Lung Association 1-800-548-8252 Councilors available Monday - Friday 7am-7pm On line information ffsonline.org
National Cancer Institute 1-877-448-7848 Councilors available Monday - Friday 9am -4:30pm	1-877-336-2406

"This activity is supported by federal Title V/Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Funds awarded to Central Community Services Inc. in partnership with North Central District Health Department and Loup Basin Public Health Department, by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure.

Quitting smoking can be tough. But there's strength in numbers. Support from others can go a long way. Do you know someone who wants to quit smoking? Let them know you care about their health. Support them as they try to quit.

Before Quit Day
Help your smoker prepare to quit. Share helpful tips about how to quit tobacco use.
Remind your friend or family member about how great he or she will feel when no longer smoking.

On Quit Day
Help you friend or family member keep his or her mind off smoking. Suggest other thing to do. Offer to walk or exercise at lunch or on breaks.
Bring in a bag of carrots for your friend or family member to munch on.
Help your friend or family member deal with urges to smoke. Remind him or her that the urge will pass in a few minutes.

You Made It!
Offer lots of praise right away!
Do something fun. Buy little gifts such as flowers or movie tickets.
If slips occur, let your friend or family member know that you still care. Encourage him or her to try again.
Continue to play your supportive role

Don't blame yourself or others if quitting doesn't last. Learn what you can from each try. Quitting is difficult.

Whether you've quit, or helped someone else quit, be proud.
Even if it's only for a day, a week or a month -
every quit attempt is a step toward a healthier life.