LAST UPDATED FEBRUARY 1, 2018 Prepared exclusively fr UCanQuit2 Chat Team
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE The UCanQuit2 Live Chat Resurces Guide was created fr the UCanQuit2 Live Chat Team. This guide includes a cmprehensive list f all resurces chat team members can share with live chat users n https://tricare.mil/ucanquit2. Resurces nt listed in this dcument shuld nt be shared with live chat users. If there are resurces the UCanQuit2 Live Chat Team wuld like t add t this list, they shuld email the resurce name and URL t Barbara Blue at blue_barbara@bah.cm fr cnsideratin. Live Chat Team members can reference this dcument when lking fr apprpriate resurces t recmmend t a chat user. Table 1: If the chat user is a TRICARE beneficiary, Table 1 includes resurces exclusively available t TRICARE beneficiaries thrugh TRICARE cverage. Nte that sme resurces are available nly in certain TRICARE regins r may nt be available verseas; this is indicated n the table where apprpriate. Nte that resurces in Tables 2 4 can and shuld als be prvided t TRICARE beneficiaries based n need and t supplement TRICARE cverage. Tables 2 4: These tables include resurces available fr specific types f tbacc use. They can be prvided t any chat user. Nte: If a chat user is a dual tbacc user, it can be helpful t prvide resurces fr bth the primary prduct they use (if knwn) as well as all ther types f tbacc they indicate using. Dual users smetimes cnsider themselves tbacc users, but sme may identify r align with a certain prduct. Fr example, a chat user culd identify as a smker but als use smkeless tbacc. Bz Allen Hamiltn i
TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE... I 1 RESOURCES FOR TRICARE BENEFICIARIES... 4 Quitlines... 4 Online... 4 In Persn... 4 Overseas... 5 2 RESOURCES FOR SMOKERS... 5 Quitlines... 5 Quit Smking: Infrmatin and Prgrams... 5 Online... 5 Quit Smking: Infrmatin... 5 Quit Smking: Prgrams... 6 Text Messaging... 6 Quit Smking: Prgrams... 6 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Physical Activity... 7 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Healthy Eating... 7 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Weight Management... 7 Mbile Apps... 7 Quit Smking: Prgrams... 7 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Stress, Emtinal Health and Sleep... 7 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Weight Management... 8 3 RESOURCES FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO USERS... 9 Quitlines... 9 Quit Smking: Infrmatin and Prgrams... 9 Online... 9 Quit Tbacc: Infrmatin... 9 Quit Tbacc: Prgrams... 9 Text Messaging... 9 Quit Tbacc: Prgrams... 9 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Physical Activity... 9 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Healthy Eating... 10 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Weight Management... 10 Mbile Apps... 10 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Stress, Emtinal Health and Sleep... 10 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Weight Management... 10 4 RESOURCES FOR OTHER TOBACCO USERS... 11 Quitlines... 11 Quit Smking: Infrmatin and Prgrams... 11 Online... 11 Quit Tbacc: Infrmatin... 11 Bz Allen Hamiltn ii
Quit Tbacc: Prgrams... 11 Text Messaging... 11 Quit Tbacc: Prgrams... 11 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Physical Activity... 12 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Healthy Eating... 12 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Weight Management... 12 Mbile Apps... 12 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Stress, Emtinal Health and Sleep... 12 Healthier Living During Tbacc Cessatin: Weight Management... 13 Bz Allen Hamiltn iii
1 RESOURCES FOR TRICARE BENEFICIARIES The fllwing resurces in Table 1 can be shared with all TRICARE beneficiaries wh are attempting t quit using tbacc. D nt share these resurces with thse nt enrlled in TRICARE as they will nt be able t access them. The resurces under Phne, Online and In persn are available fr TRICARE beneficiaries lcated within the United States. Thse TRICARE beneficiaries lcated verseas can use resurces in Table 1 under the Overseas categry. TRICARE beneficiaries can use these resurces as well as resurces described in Tables 2 4. TABLE 1 INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR TRICARE BENEFICIARIES ARRANGED BY TYPE OF RESOURCE RESOURCE TYPE Quitlines Online RESOURCE NAME Freedm Quitline Preparing t Quit Tbacc (West Regin) Time t Quit DESCRIPTION AUDIENCE CONTACT WEBSITE TRICARE beneficiaries can enrll in this research study t receive fur practive smking cessatin cunseling sessins by phne and eight weeks f free nictine replacement therapy (NRT) sent t their hmes. This 60 minute phne class fcuses n the mst current techniques and medicatins t assist members t quit tbacc successfully. This nline cessatin prgram will help smkers create persnal plans f actin fr quitting and prvide infrmatin, tls, activities and resurces t identify reasns fr smking, cpe with withdrawal symptms, determine quitting methds and stay mtivated. Smkers wh are TRICARE beneficiaries All tbacc users aligned t TRICARE West Regin Smkers aligned t TRICARE West Regin 1 844 426 3733 DSN 473 1993 https://www.freedmquitline.r g/ https://www.tricarewest.cm/cntent/hnfs/hme/t w/bene/wellness/wellness_prg rams/teleclassinfrmatin/p2qt.html https://www.tricarewest.cm/cntent/hnfs/hme/t w/bene/wellness/wellness_prg rams/nlineprgrams/ttqlanding.html In Persn Cunseling Over The Cunter and Prescriptin Medicatins Members can reach ut t any TRICARE authrized prvider in the US. Cunseling is nt cvered verseas. Medicatins can be btained at Military Treatment Facility (MTF) pharmacies r thrugh the TRICARE Pharmacy Hme Delivery nly. Sme installatins may require participatin in a prgram r class t receive medicatin. Members shuld check with their MTF pharmacy t see what is available. All tbacc users wh are TRICARE beneficiaries https://tricare.mil/healthwellne ss/tbacc/cunseling and https://tricare.mil/healthwellne ss/tbacc/prducts and https://www.expressscripts.cm/tricare/faq/smki ng_cessatin_prgram.shtml Bz Allen Hamiltn 4
Overseas Freedm Quitline (Overseas) TRICARE beneficiaries statined verseas can enrll in this research study t receive smking cessatin cunseling sessins by phne and free nictine replacement therapy (NRT) sent t them. Limitatins may apply based n lcatin. Other verseas lcatins may be added based n request. Smkers wh are TRICARE beneficiaries statined verseas at sme lcatins in Guam, Germany, Italy, Puert Ric r the United Kingdm. Direct Number: 210 671 1993 r DSN: 473 1993 Guam: 1 844 426 3733 Germany: 0800 184 0240 Italy: 800 799 296 Puert Ric: 1 844 426 3777 United Kingdm: 0808 234 3343 https://www.freedmquitline.r g/verseas visitrs (Fr infrmatin and current lcatins) Over The Cunter and Prescriptin Medicatins (Overseas) Prescriptin and ver the cunter tbacc cessatin prducts are available t active duty service members and family members lcated verseas and in US territries and enrlled in TRICARE Prime Overseas thrugh a military pharmacy r TRICARE Pharmacy Hme Delivery (where available). Active duty Military Service members and family members lcated verseas r in US territries and enrlled in TRICARE Prime Overseas https://tricare.mil/cveredservi ces/isitcvered/tbacccessati nservices r http://www.tricareverseas.cm/ 2 RESOURCES FOR SMOKERS The fllwing resurces are directed tward thse attempting t quit smking, including the use f cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hkah (water pipes) and cigarills. These resurces may nt be helpful fr smkeless r ther tbacc users. TABLE 2 INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR SMOKERS ARRANGED BY TYPE OF RESOURCE RESOURCE TYPE PURPOSE RESOURCE NAME DESCRIPTION WEBSITE Quitlines QUIT SMOKING: INFORMATION AND 1 800 QUIT NOW Tbacc users can call this number t cnnect t their state quitline. Ruting will ccur based n area cde f phne number. Users shuld first visit this website and click n their state t see eligibility requirements and prgrams ffered befre calling. States have different requirements. http://map.naquitline.rg/ (Prvide users with this link. Encurage them t check eligibility requirements and prgrams ffered in their state befre calling the quitline.) Online QUIT SMOKING: INFORMATION Smking Health Effects Tips frm Frmer Smkers Smkers can learn abut the health effects f smking and secndhand smke n the Centers fr Disease Cntrl and Preventin (CDC) website. Smkers can find vides, pdcasts, phts and scial media cntent n the Centers fr Disease Cntrl and Preventin s (CDC) Tips fr frm Frmer Smkers campaign website. https://www.cdc.gv/tbacc/basic _infrmatin/health_effects/index. htm https://www.cdc.gv/tbacc/cam paign/tips/resurces/# Bz Allen Hamiltn 5
Smkefree.gv The Natinal Cancer Institute prvides supprt, tips, tls and expert advice t help smkers quit smking. https://smkefree.gv/ BeTbaccFree.gv The Department f Health and Human Services prvides the mst up t date, tbacc related infrmatin frm acrss its agencies. https://betbaccfree.hhs.gv/ QUIT SMOKING: The Ex Plan (BecmeAnEX) Freedm Frm Smking The Truth Institute prvides a free nline tbacc cessatin prgram. The American Lung Assciatin prvides an nline smking cessatin prgram. https://www.becmeanex.rg/ http://www.freedmfrmsmking. rg/ Text Messaging SmkefreeMIL SmkefreeVET UCanQuit2 ffers a free texting prgram t help service members quit tbacc. Text MIL t t 47848 t get started. The Department f Veterans Affairs ffers a free texting prgram t help Military Veterans quit smking with daily supprt, advice and encuragement. https://tricare.mil/healthwellness/ Tbacc/UCanQuit2/Hw t Quit/SmkeFreeMIL https://www.publichealth.va.gv/s mking/smkefreevet.asp SmkefreeTXT Smkefree.gv ffers a free texting prgram fr adults trying t quit smking that gives 24/7 encuragement, advice and tips fr becming smkefree and adpting healthier lifestyle habits. https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams QUIT SMOKING: SmkefreeMOM Practice Quit Smkefree.gv ffers a free texting prgram t help pregnant wmen quit smking. Smkefree.gv ffers a free texting prgram fr smkers wh want t prepare t quit. This app helps smkers quit fr small amunts f time t build up t quitting fr gd. https://wmen.smkefree.gv/sm kefreemm.aspx https://smkefree.gv/practicequit txt signup Daily Challenges Smkefree.gv ffers a free texting prgram fr smkers wh are thinking abut quitting but are nt ready t stp cmpletely. This mbile app helps users build skills t prepare fr a practice quit day r t quit fr gd. https://smkefree.gv/dailychallen ges signup Smkers can text ne f the fllwing keywrds t 47848 fr immediate supprt frm smkefree.gv: On Demand Supprt CRAVE: Get help t beat a craving MOOD: Receive an emtinal bst SLIP: Get help t get back n track after a smke Bz Allen Hamiltn 6
CESSATION: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HealthyYuTXT Get Active This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help smkers build skills fr being active. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams CESSATION: HEALTHY EATING HealthyYuTXT Eat Better This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help smkers build skills fr eating healthier. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams CESSATION: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT HealthyYuTXT Weight Management This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help smkers maintain r lse weight with healthy fds and exercise. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/healthyyut xt weight prgram Mbile Apps QUIT SMOKING: QuitGuide Stay Quit Cach This free app frm smkefree.gv helps smkers understand their smking patterns and build the skills needed t becme and stay smkefree. This mbile app frm the Department f Veterans Affairs allws smkers t create a tailred quit plan and use interactive tls t help them cpe with urges, maintain mtivatin, get infrmatin and btain supprt while quitting smking. https://smkefree.gv/appsquitguide https://mbile.va.gv/app/stayquit cach Breathe2Relax Frm the Natinal Center fr Telehealth & Technlgy, this hands n diaphragmatic breathing exercise helps with stress respnse, md stabilizatin, anger cntrl and anxiety management. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/bre athe2relax CESSATION: STRESS, EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SLEEP Mindfulness Cach Psitive Activity Jackpt Technlgy and the Department f Veterans Affairs, this app includes vice guided mindfulness meditatins, a practice tracker and educatinal materials abut the benefits f mindfulness. Technlgy, this app uses pleasant event scheduling t vercme depressin and build resilience. Users can find nearby activities and invite friends. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/min dfulnesscach (Only available in itunes.) https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/psi tiveactivityjackpt (Only available n Ggle.) Mving Frward Technlgy and the Department f Veterans Affairs, this app uses prblem slving tls t teach skills t vercme Bz Allen Hamiltn 7 https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/m vingfrward
life prblems. Users can explre educatinal cntent, assessments, tls, wrksheets and mre. (Only available in itunes.) T2 Md Tracker Users can recrd emtins including stress, anxiety and general well being and track prgress in unique areas n this app develped by the Natinal Center fr Telehealth & Technlgy. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/t2 md tracker Tactical Breather Technlgy, this app is used t gain cntrl ver respnses t stress, such as heart rate, emtins and cncentratin, thrugh repetitive practice and training. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/tact ical breather CESSATION: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MOVE! Cach This weight lss app frm the Department f Veterans Affairs includes a 19 week prgram t help users lse weight. Mnitr, track and receive feedback regarding prgress with weight, diet and exercise gals. https://mbile.va.gv/app/mvecach Bz Allen Hamiltn 8
3 RESOURCES FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO USERS The fllwing resurces are directed tward thse attempting t quit using smkeless tbacc, including dip, chew and snuff. These resurces may nt be helpful fr smkers r ther tbacc users. TABLE 3 INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO USERS ARRANGED BY TYPE OF RESOURCE RESOURCE TYPE PURPOSE RESOURCE NAME DESCRIPTION WEBSITE Quitlines QUIT SMOKING: INFORMATION AND 1 800 QUIT NOW Tbacc users can call this number t cnnect t their state quitline. Ruting will ccur based n area cde f phne number. Users shuld first visit this website and click n their state t see eligibility requirements and prgrams ffered befre calling. States have different requirements. http://map.naquitline.rg/ (Prvide users with this link. Encurage them t check eligibility requirements and prgrams ffered in their state befre calling the quitline.) Online QUIT TOBACCO: INFORMATION Smkeless Prducts BeTbaccFree.gv Tbacc users can learn abut the health effects f tbacc and find infrmatin n smkeless tbacc n the Centers fr Disease Cntrl and Preventin (CDC) website. The Department f Health and Human Services prvides the mst up t date, tbacc related infrmatin frm acrss its agencies. https://www.cdc.gv/tbacc/basic _infrmatin/smkeless/index.htm https://betbaccfree.hhs.gv/ QUIT TOBACCO: The Ex Plan (BecmeAnEX) The Truth Institute prvides a free nline tbacc cessatin prgram. https://www.becmeanex.rg/ Text Messaging QUIT TOBACCO: SmkefreeMIL DipfreeTXT UCanQuit2 ffers a free texting prgram t help service members quit tbacc. Text MIL t t 47848 t get started. Smkefree.gv ffers a free texting prgram fr yung adults wh are ready t quit dip. Tbacc users can text ne f the fllwing keywrds t 47848 fr immediate supprt frm smkefree.gv: https://tricare.mil/healthwellness/ Tbacc/UCanQuit2/Hw t Quit/SmkeFreeMIL https://smkefree.gv/becmesmkefree/dipfreetxt signup On Demand Supprt CRAVE: Get help t beat a craving MOOD: Receive an emtinal bst SLIP: Get help t get back n track after using tbacc CESSATION: PHYSICAL HealthyYuTXT Get Active This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help users build skills fr being active. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams Bz Allen Hamiltn 9
ACTIVITY tbacc. CESSATION: HEALTHY EATING HealthyYuTXT Eat Better This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help users build skills fr eating healthier. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams CESSATION: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT HealthyYuTXT Weight Management This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help users maintain r lse weight with healthy fds and exercise. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/healthyyut xt weight prgram Mbile Apps Breathe2Relax Frm the Natinal Center fr Telehealth & Technlgy, this hands n diaphragmatic breathing exercise helps with stress respnse, md stabilizatin, anger cntrl and anxiety management. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/bre athe2relax Mindfulness Cach Technlgy and the Department f Veterans Affairs, this app includes vice guided mindfulness meditatins, a practice tracker and educatinal materials abut the benefits f mindfulness. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/min dfulnesscach (Only available in itunes.) CESSATION: STRESS, EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SLEEP Psitive Activity Jackpt Mving Frward Technlgy, this app uses pleasant event scheduling t vercme depressin and build resilience. Users can find nearby activities and invite friends. Technlgy and the Department f Veterans Affairs, this app uses prblem slving tls t teach skills t vercme life prblems. Users can explre educatinal cntent, assessments, tls, wrksheets and mre. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/psi tiveactivityjackpt (Only available n Ggle.) https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/m vingfrward (Only available in itunes.) T2 Md Tracker Users can recrd emtins including stress, anxiety and general well being and track prgress in unique areas n this app develped by the Natinal Center fr Telehealth & Technlgy. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/t2 md tracker Tactical Breather Technlgy, this app is used t gain cntrl ver respnses t stress, such as heart rate, emtins and cncentratin, thrugh repetitive practice and training. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/tact ical breather MOVE! Cach This weight lss app frm the Department f Veterans https://mbile.va.gv/app/mve Bz Allen Hamiltn 10
CESSATION: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Affairs includes a 19 week prgram t help users lse weight. Mnitr, track and receive feedback regarding prgress with weight, diet and exercise gals. cach 4 RESOURCES FOR OTHER TOBACCO USERS The fllwing resurces are directed tward thse attempting t quit using frms f tbacc besides r in additin t smking and smkeless tbacc, including e cigarettes, disslvables and ther nvel prducts. TABLE 4 INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR OTHER TOBACCO USERS ARRANGED BY TYPE OF RESOURCE RESOURCE TYPE PURPOSE RESOURCE NAME DESCRIPTION WEBSITE Quitlines QUIT SMOKING: INFORMATION AND 1 800 QUIT NOW Tbacc users can call this number t cnnect t their state quitline. Ruting will ccur based n area cde f phne number. Users shuld first visit this website and click n their state t see eligibility requirements and prgrams ffered befre calling. States have different requirements. http://map.naquitline.rg/ (Prvide users with this link. Encurage them t check eligibility requirements and prgrams ffered in their state befre calling the quitline.) Online QUIT TOBACCO: INFORMATION Electrnic Cigarettes BeTbaccFree.gv Tbacc users can learn abut the health effects f tbacc and find infrmatin n electrnic cigarettes n the Centers fr Disease Cntrl and Preventin website. The Department f Health and Human Services prvides the mst up t date, tbacc related infrmatin frm acrss its agencies. https://www.cdc.gv/tbacc/basic _infrmatin/ecigarettes/index.htm https://betbaccfree.hhs.gv/ QUIT TOBACCO: The Ex Plan (BecmeAnEX) The Truth Institute prvides a free nline tbacc cessatin prgram. https://www.becmeanex.rg/ Text Messaging SmkefreeMIL UCanQuit2 ffers a free texting prgram t help service members quit tbacc. https://tricare.mil/healthwellness/ Tbacc/UCanQuit2/Hw t Quit/SmkeFreeMIL QUIT TOBACCO: Tbacc users can text ne f the fllwing keywrds t 47848 fr immediate supprt frm smkefree.gv: On Demand Supprt CRAVE: Get help t beat a craving MOOD: Receive an emtinal bst SLIP: Get help t get back n track after using tbacc Bz Allen Hamiltn 11
CESSATION: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HealthyYuTXT Get Active This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help users build skills fr being active. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams CESSATION: HEALTHY EATING HealthyYuTXT Eat Better This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help users build skills fr eating healthier. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/smkefreetext messaging prgrams CESSATION: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT HealthyYuTXT Weight Management This texting prgram frm smkefree.gv includes encuragement, advice and tips t help users maintain r lse weight with healthy fds and exercise. This is a helpful tl t use when quitting tbacc. https://smkefree.gv/healthyyut xt weight prgram Mbile Apps Breathe2Relax Frm the Natinal Center fr Telehealth & Technlgy, this hands n diaphragmatic breathing exercise helps with stress respnse, md stabilizatin, anger cntrl and anxiety management. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/bre athe2relax Mindfulness Cach Technlgy and the Department f Veterans Affairs, this app includes vice guided mindfulness meditatins, a practice tracker and educatinal materials abut the benefits f mindfulness. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/min dfulnesscach (Only available in itunes.) CESSATION: STRESS, EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND SLEEP Psitive Activity Jackpt Mving Frward Technlgy, this app uses pleasant event scheduling t vercme depressin and build resilience. Users can find nearby activities and invite friends. Technlgy and the Department f Veterans Affairs, this app uses prblem slving tls t teach skills t vercme life prblems. Users can explre educatinal cntent, assessments, tls, wrksheets and mre. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/psi tiveactivityjackpt (Only available n Ggle.) https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/m vingfrward (Only available in itunes.) T2 Md Tracker Users can recrd emtins including stress, anxiety and general well being and track prgress in unique areas n this app develped by the Natinal Center fr Telehealth & Technlgy. https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/t2 md tracker Tactical Breather Technlgy, this app is used t gain cntrl ver respnses https://t2health.dce.mil/apps/tact ical breather Bz Allen Hamiltn 12
t stress, such as heart rate, emtins and cncentratin, thrugh repetitive practice and training. CESSATION: WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MOVE! Cach This weight lss app frm the Department f Veterans Affairs includes a 19 week prgram t help users lse weight. Mnitr, track and receive feedback regarding prgress with weight, diet and exercise gals. https://mbile.va.gv/app/mvecach Bz Allen Hamiltn 13