Moldova Quitline — Linia verde 0800 10001

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Moldova?

Yes. Moldova's national stop-smoking line is the Linia verde (green line) on 0800 10001, run by the IMSP Dispensarul Republican de Narcologie. It has been running since 1 May 2016 and is the country's main phone point for people who want help quitting tobacco. The Ministry of Health and the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP) point people to this number.

Source: Ministerul Sănătății — Linia verde antifumat 0 800 10001 , Agenția Națională pentru Sănătate Publică (ANSP) — Controlul tutunului

Is help to quit smoking free in Moldova?

Yes. The Linia verde on 0800 10001 is a toll-free number, so calling it costs nothing from phones in Moldova. The counselling provided through the line is free, and the Republican Narcology Dispensary also offers cessation support at no charge to callers.

Source: Ministerul Sănătății — Linia verde antifumat 0 800 10001 , IMSP Dispensarul Republican de Narcologie

What support does the line offer?

The Linia verde provides information and motivational counselling for people who want to stop smoking. Through the Republican Narcology Dispensary, callers can be referred to fuller help, including individual and group psychotherapy, behavioural support and medical treatment. Highly trained psychologists and doctors deliver the service, with particular attention to young people and pregnant women.

Source: Ministerul Sănătății — Linia verde antifumat 0 800 10001 , prosănătate.md — Linia verde antifumat

What languages is the Moldova quitline available in?

The line is run by a Moldovan state institution, so it answers in Romanian, the state language (Moldovan is the same language as Romanian). Russian is widely spoken in Moldova and is commonly used in healthcare, so callers can generally be helped in Russian as well. If you need another language, it is worth asking when you call.

Source: Ministerul Sănătății — Linia verde antifumat 0 800 10001

Who runs the Linia verde and is in-person help available?

The Linia verde is operated by the IMSP Dispensarul Republican de Narcologie (Republican Narcology Dispensary), a public health institution, and is supported by the Ministry of Health and the National Agency for Public Health (ANSP). Beyond the phone line, the Dispensary provides in-person cessation services, including counselling, psychotherapy and medical treatment.

Source: IMSP Dispensarul Republican de Narcologie , Agenția Națională pentru Sănătate Publică (ANSP) — Controlul tutunului