The Quit Line's

trained counselors offer a choice of written self-help materials, referral

to other resources and counseling geared to the caller's needs. The Quit

Line can be translated into 230 languages. Spanish speakers may call 1-877-266-3863.

The Quit Line,

funded by the master tobacco settlement agreement, is a component of UNITE

Georgia. UNITE Georgia is an initiative of the Tobacco Use Prevention

Section (TUPS), DHR Division of Public Health, in partnership with the

Georgia Cancer Coalition.

In 1998, Georgia

was awarded $4.8 billion as one of 46 states in a landmark settlement

against major tobacco companies, receiving the first allocation of $150

million during the 2000 legislative session.

UNITE Georgia,

a state-supported and community-driven program, aims to create a better

understanding and awareness of tobacco's effect on Georgia.

For additional

information, please visit www.unitegeorgia.com.

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