Finland Quitline — Stumppi 0800 148 484

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Finland?

Yes. Stumppi is Finland's national stop-smoking service, run by Hengitysliitto, the Organisation for Respiratory Health in Finland. Its free counselling phone is 0800 148 484, where health professionals help people quit smoking and other nicotine products. Alongside the helpline, Stumppi runs the stumppi.fi website with an online discussion forum and other support.

Source: Stumppi — Hengitysliitto , Hengitysliitto — Maksuttomat Stumppi-tukipalvelut

Is help to quit smoking free in Finland?

Yes. The Stumppi counselling line, 0800 148 484, is free to call, and the stumppi.fi website, discussion forum and email advice are free to use. Quit-smoking support at public health centres is also part of normal care. Note that you still pay for nicotine-replacement products and prescription medicines, though varenicline carries a partial reimbursement from Kela.

Source: Hengitysliitto — Maksuttomat Stumppi-tukipalvelut , THL — Quit-smoking medicines

What does Stumppi offer beyond the phone?

Stumppi combines several channels. The free phone line, 0800 148 484, gives one-to-one advice from health professionals. The stumppi.fi website offers self-help materials, tests and calculators, and a discussion forum that is open around the clock. There is also an "ask an expert" email service and peer-support groups for people who are quitting.

Source: Stumppi — Hengitysliitto , Hengitysliitto — Maksuttomat Stumppi-tukipalvelut

When can I call Stumppi?

The Stumppi counselling phone, 0800 148 484, is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Thursdays from 13:00 to 16:00. Outside those hours you can still use the stumppi.fi website and its discussion forum, which is available 24/7, or send a question to the team by email.

Source: Hengitysliitto — Maksuttomat Stumppi-tukipalvelut

What languages does Stumppi support, and can I get cessation medication?

Stumppi counselling is mainly in Finnish; for Swedish or English you can contact the team by email at stumppi.tyoryhma@hengitysliitto.fi. For medication, nicotine-replacement products (patches, gum, lozenges) are available over the counter, while bupropion and varenicline are prescription medicines. A doctor at your health centre or occupational health service can assess which option suits you.

Source: The Organisation for Respiratory Health in Finland — Ask an expert , THL — Quit-smoking medicines