Belgium Quitline — Tabacstop 0800 111 00

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Belgium?

Yes. Tabacstop is the national stop-smoking line, free on 0800 111 00. It is run by the Foundation Against Cancer (Fondation contre le Cancer / Stichting tegen Kanker) and has been available since 2004. The number appears on cigarette packs sold in Belgium.

Source: Tabacstop , Fondation contre le Cancer / Stichting tegen Kanker

Is help to quit smoking free in Belgium?

Yes. Calling Tabacstop on 0800 111 00 is free and anonymous, and so is the personalised phone coaching. Consultations with a recognised tobacco specialist (tabacologist) are also reimbursed: since the 2019 state reform this is handled by the regions, with cover for up to eight sessions.

Source: Tabacstop , INAMI — Assistance au sevrage tabagique

What languages is Tabacstop available in?

Belgium is multilingual, and Tabacstop runs as Tabacstop in French and Tabakstop in Dutch, the two main languages of the service. The website and printed materials are published in both languages, so you can ask for help in French or Dutch.

Source: Tabacstop

When can I call Tabacstop?

The phone line on 0800 111 00 is open on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. If all counsellors are busy or you call outside those hours, you can leave your phone number and a tobacco specialist will call you back in the following days.

Source: Tabacstop — Par téléphone

What support does Tabacstop offer?

Tabacstop offers free, confidential advice over the phone and free personalised coaching of up to about eight sessions with the same tobacco specialist over roughly three months. There is also an online Tabacstop Coach and app, plus a daily quit plan by email, for people who prefer to quit at their own pace.

Source: Tabacstop , Tabacstop — Par téléphone