According to the American Cancer Society, 36.5 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use continues to be the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the world. This year, the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout will take place on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Take this opportunity to encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and quit smoking that day.
Learn about how GW’s free Quit For Life® program can help you or an eligible dependent overcome physical, psychological and behavioral addictions to tobacco through coaching, a customized quitting plan and a supportive online community. With the help of expert Quit Coaches®, participants gain the knowledge, skills and behavioral strategies to quit smoking for life. Features of the program include:
- Unlimited access to phone- and web-based coaching
- Unlimited access to Web Coach®, an online community for e-learning and social support
- A printed workbook that helps guide participants through the quitting process
- Complimentary access to the Text2Quit Program
Call (866) QUIT-4-LIFE (1-866-784-8454), or log on to QuitNow for details or to enroll.
GW’s smoke-free policy is part of an ongoing effort to create a healthy environment for all individuals who live, learn at, visit and work on our campuses. Learn more about GW’s commitment to a smoke-free campus by visiting Smoke-Free GW.
