Tobacco Cessation
The Tobacco Cessation Program team provides patient-centered services focused on tobacco use reduction and helps current tobacco users quit by gaining access to medical care and resources. The team also works to prevent tobacco use initiation and to reduce tobacco-related diseases and improve overall health outcomes.
Services
Our certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists (TTS) provide education about HIV, establishing effective patient/doctor relationships, medication adherence, and risk reduction tips. Program services are offered to a patient as long as there is a need(s) for continued services. There is a rolling enrollment with intake paperwork reviewed every 6 months for consistency. These services include:
- Individual Tobacco Cessation Coaching/Counseling
- Group Supports
- Resources For Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Transportation
- General Tobacco/Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Education
Eligibility
Patients are eligible to receive tobacco cessation services if they are an active tobacco user living with HIV and meet the following criteria:
- Resides in Michigan
- Low income (not to exceed 500% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Resources
Telephone Support
Michigan Tobacco Quit Line
(800) 784-8669 and michigan.quitlogix.org
Telephone support and referrals are available to all callers. Extensive resources are provided for Healthy Michigan Plan, uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, Pregnant Women and Cancer Survivors.
If you have private insurance, call and ask for supportive websites, apps and services available from your medical insurance provider. Telephone support and medications are available to uninsured patients and those with Ingham Health Plan. Initial intake call can take up to 20 minutes. Services are free. Program the quit-line number into your phone; calls coming in are from Colorado.
American Lung Association of Michigan
Call by phone (800) 586-4872 – The American Lung Association has a national phone support system designed to help callers quit their tobacco addiction. Free service. Help is offered in 100+ languages with scheduled phone calls that provide encouragement.
Nicotine Anonymous
Clients can text (517) 455-3361 – nicotine-anonymous.org
Nicotine Anonymous is a 12-step recovery model, adapted from the 12-steps and traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. This website will help you find local meetings in your state.
Internet Resources and Social Support
Become an Ex
www.becomeanex.org –
A community-based online program that offers support through their network of people who have also quit using tobacco or are going through the process of reducing/quitting. Receive a free booklet and toolkit to help start your quit journey, talk to a personal coach, and follow an individualized online plan.
Smokefree.gov
www.smokefree.gov
Resources available to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. The information and professional assistance available on this web site can help to walk you through the process of becoming tobacco-free, connect with resources in your community, and be a support person to others.
Positively Smoke Free
www.positivelysmokefree.com – A community based online, eight session program, designed for people living with HIV who are trying to quit smoking
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
www.michigan.gov/tobacco
State of Michigan support for quit-tobacco goals, reducing youth tobacco use, and preventing passive smoke exposure.
Truth Initiative
truthinitiative.org
For teens and young adults (ages 17-24 years old)
The American Cancer Society
Texting Support
There are a variety of free text messaging programs with 24/7 encouragement, advice and tips for quitting tobacco:
SmokefreeTXT
Text keywords to 47848
CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.
MOOD: You are having a rough day and need a positive message sent your way. We could all use a little boost sometimes.
SLIP: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.
SmokefreeMOM
Text keywords to 222888
CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.
FACT: You want to learn more about smoking and how it affects babies as they develop.
SMOKED: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.
SmokefreeVET
Text keywords to 47848
URGE: You are having a strong urge to smoke or dip and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t give in.
STRESS: You are having a rough day and need another way to cope besides smoking or dipping. We could all use a little boost sometimes.
SMOKED: You slipped up and smoked. That doesn’t mean you have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep going.
DIPPED: You slipped up and dipped. That doesn’t mean you have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep going.
CRISIS: You’re having feelings of distress, crisis, or of harming yourself or others. Call the Veterans Crisis Line immediately. This keyword will give you the contact information for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Practice Quit and Daily Challenges
Text keywords to 47848
SUPPORT: You’re struggling with cravings, withdrawal, or other difficult times. Get the boost you need to stay motivated.
CRAVE: You are having a bad craving and need a reminder of why you shouldn’t pick up that cigarette.
MOOD: You are having a rough day and need a positive message sent your way. We could all use a little boost sometimes.
SLIP: You slipped up and smoked. You don’t have to start from the beginning! Get the extra encouragement to keep on going.
Cell Phone Apps
VincereHealth, QuitStart and QuitGuide
Frequently Asked Questions
The Tobacco Cessation program provide a consultation to discuss services and treatment options for current smokers. Ongoing service enrollment is available for individuals after screening for eligibility (details above). Please ask our specialists for more information.