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Express care & avoid criticism - let Offer resources - the Maryland Celebrate the success - each day, week,
them know you care but be careful not Quitline is a phone-based program that and month without smoking or vaping
to criticize or nag. connects people interested in quitting is a big win! Do something to celebrate
with a trained quit coach. Th e phone it!
Be understanding about mood
number to get connected is 1-800- Caroline County Behavioral
swings - they are very likely to happen

QUIT- NOW. There are also a lot of Health Is Moving

in the first several days to weeks when
great phone apps to help someone on
someone quits. Don’t take bad moods Caroline County Behavioral Health,
their quit journey. Some track progress
or outbursts personally. Be prepared to a division of the Caroline County
like time and money saved, which can
extend a little extra grace. Health Department, will move to a new
be motivating.
location on or after June 5, 2023. Th e

Ask directly how you can help - Avoid bars - often smoking is allowed

some people like extra support and in bars and goes hand in hand with new office will be located at 18 Denton
distractions to keep busy while others drinking for many people; suggest Plaza, Denton (between Verizon and
may want extra space or time alone to other places to go such as to the beach PetCo).

rest. This could be a good time to do a or movies. “We are excited about making this
few nice favors - offer to babysit, pick move,” said Behavioral Health Director

up the groceries, or take care of the Avoid smoking or vaping around Jessica Tuel. “There is so much need

dishes. Alternatively, if someone wants them - if you smoke or vape, even if for access to high-quality, aff ordable
extra space, give them that. you’re not ready to quit, refrain from behavioral health treatment,” Tuel
smoking or vaping around someone shared. “We couldn’t grow to help
Plan non-smoking and non-vaping who is trying to quit.
activities - activities like swimming, meet that need in our small suite of

offices at the main Health Department
kayaking, playing tennis or going to Be prepared for slips - it may take
Building. However, at our new location,
a movie - it’s hard to smoke or think several tries for someone to quit for
we will have more offi ces for individual
about smoking if you’re being active or good, don’t get upset or focus too much
counseling, better group therapy spaces,
in a place where it is not allowed. on any slips.
and more room to accommodate our

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