Department of Finance & Administration
Dave Goetz, Commissioner
Benefits Administration
Commit to Quit 2009
The Employee Wellness program is pleased to offer Commit to Quit 2009, a six-week effort to help state workers continue their success or begin the quit process. Culminating with the Great American Smoke Out on November 19, Commit to Quit 2009 is intended to provide you with the tools and information to make the right decisions throughout the quit process.
HOW IT WORKS
| Step 1: Find a support buddy | ||
| • | Find a non-smoking buddy who will support you as you go smoke-free. | |
| • | Go to page 20 of the Commit to Quit 2009 booklet for tips on how buddies can help. | |
| Step 2: Register online | ||
| • | You will need an active e-mail address to receive all program information and weekly tips. If you don't have an e-mail address, arrange to use a friend or coworker's address. | |
| • | Register by October 6, 2009. The program will begin on October 8. | |
| Step 3:Receive your Commit to Quit 2009 booklet (in electronic format) and weekly e-mail Quit Tips | ||
| • | Print and review all the information in your booklet. | |
| • | Share the information with your buddy. | |
| Step 4: Decide your quit process | ||
| • | Decide your quit date | |
| • | Decide how you will quit | |
| • | Set an appointment with your doctor to discuss quitting and quit aids that may benefit you | |
| • | Call the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QuitNow (1-800-784-8669) | |
| Step 5: Quit smoking | ||
| • | Quit smoking on or before the Great American Smokeout on November 19 | |
| Step 6: By quitting you now have | ||
| • | More money in your wallet (see the smoking cost calculator). You can now plan a wonderful vacation with the money saved, or treat yourself to that special something that you have always wanted. | |
| • | Regained 11 minutes of life for each cigarette not smoked. | |
| • | Lowered heart rate and blood pressure after 20 minutes of being quit. | |
| • | Normal carbon monoxide level in your blood after 12 hours of being quit. | |
| • | Improved circulation and increased lung function after two weeks to three months of being quit. | |
| • | And much, much more - see page 1 of the Commit to Quit booklet. | |
| Step 7: Let us know how you did! | ||
| • | Complete and return the Commit to Quit Evaluation to Regina Ranish. | |
| What You Get | ||
| • | Commit to Quit 2009 Reference Guide. | |
| • | Access to free tobacco quit seminars. | |
| • | Commit to Quit 2009 presentation. | |
| * materials will be provided by e-mail after you register | ||
STOP SMOKING SEMINARS - Setting the Stage to Quit
This 90 minute session offers an overview of the quit process,
along with resources and tools to help you kick the habit. Participants will discover many proven, effective ways to stop using tobacco in order to live a healthier and more productive life at work and at home. You can register using our online scheduling system.
JUST HOW MUCH DOES SMOKING COST ME?
To get a solid understanding of just how much being a smoker impacts your wallet, we suggest you check out the cost calculator from the American Cancer Society.
OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP YOU QUIT
Quit Support by Phone - Tennessee Tobacco Quitline
Work with a FREE Quit Coach by calling the QuitLine at 1-800-QuitNow (1-800-784-8669) or visit the web site.
American Cancer Society
Guide to Quitting Smoking
Do You Need Help to Quit?
Help for Cravings and Tough Situations
Magellan Health (for mental health services)
Member Home Page
Participation Disclaimer: Information collected through Commit to Quit 2009 will be used solely for the purposes of planning quit seminars and tracking group success through this six week effort. All individual information will be destroyed at the end of the challenge.
