Michigan Tobacco Quitline Information

1-800 QUIT NOW (784-8669)

The Michigan Tobacco Quitline is operated by Free & Clear, Inc. Free & Clear has over 20 years of experience helping people to quit tobacco and lead healthy lives.

During the first call, a trained coach will talk to you about what you feel you need to help you quit. You can get self-help materials, a list of quit smoking programs in your area, or you may be able to register for a free telephone-coaching program.

If you register to the coaching program, you will be asked some questions so the quit coach can help create a quit plan that is best for you. A quit guide will be mailed to you and if you have internet service you will get instructions on how to use an online tool called Web Coach.

Special services and information are available for pregnancy, spit-tobacco use, non-English speaking callers and persons with hearing or visual impairments.

Click this link to visit the Free & Clear website to learn more about the program. You can see comments from other people who have called the Quitline and even watch a video to see what a quit call with a coach is like. http://www.freeclear.com/quit-for-life/

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MICHIGAN SMOKE FREE AIR LAW

On May 1, 2010, Michigan's Smoke-Free Air Law became a reality.  Michigan residents and visitors will be protected from exposure to second hand tobacco smoke in all restaurants, bars and businesses.

The following link will provide you with more information in detail about the law.  This includes several exemptions and frequently asked questions, tools for businesses to use, and tobacco dependence and treatment for citizens.  www.michigan.gov/smokefreelaw

For questions or concerns call 866-59-SMOKE (866-59-6653)

For complaints contact:

Van Buren County: Cary Hindley, Food Service Supervisor of our Environmental Health Department at 269-621-3143, ext. 377, if unavailable contact David Walker at 269-621-3143, ext. 316.

Cass County: David Dalmer at 269-445-5280, ext. 320.

For information on cessation programs please contact Molly Hamreat 269-621-3143 ext. 314.

A voice mail message can be left on any of the numbers listed above. We will make every effort to return messages within 24-48 hours.

As new information becomes available, we will make every effort to make sure it is places on this site.

Michigan Smoke Free Air Law Survey

Tell us what you think! Now that Michigan has become the 38th State to pass a Smoke Free Air Law your feedback is very important. Please take a few quick minutes to fill out the online survey. All answers are confidential.

Click on link to take the online survey.

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22AYU42UNHD