Slovakia Quitline — Quitline – Poradňa na odvykanie od fajčenia 0850 111 682

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Slovakia?

Yes. Slovakia's quit-smoking counselling line, the Quitline (Poradňa na odvykanie od fajčenia), is reachable on 0850 111 682 and is staffed by specially trained operators. There is also a separate help line on 0908 222 722, run on a rotating basis by the regional public health offices (RÚVZ) under the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic (ÚVZ SR). Both connect you to free in-person cessation clinics around the country.

Source: VPL.sk — Stop fajčeniu (Slovenská spoločnosť všeobecného praktického lekárstva) , ÚVZ SR — Linka pomoci na odvykanie od fajčenia

How much does calling 0850 111 682 cost in Slovakia?

The 0850 prefix is a shared-cost number, so calling 0850 111 682 is charged at a local-call rate rather than being free; the exact price depends on your phone operator and tariff. The counselling you receive on the line, however, costs nothing. If you would rather avoid the call charge, the in-person cessation clinics at regional public health offices provide advice free of charge.

Source: VPL.sk — Stop fajčeniu (Slovenská spoločnosť všeobecného praktického lekárstva) , ÚVZ SR — Poradňa odvykania od fajčenia

What support does the Slovak Quitline offer?

The line is answered by specially trained operators who provide qualified, evidence-based advice on stopping smoking. They can help you weigh up your reasons to quit, strengthen your motivation, explain how nicotine dependence works and what medicines may help, and point you to the in-person clinics for further care. Callers can be referred to the cessation clinics at the regional public health offices for ongoing support.

Source: VPL.sk — Stop fajčeniu (Slovenská spoločnosť všeobecného praktického lekárstva) , ÚVZ SR — Poradňa odvykania od fajčenia

When can I call the Slovak quitline?

The Quitline on 0850 111 682 is open on working days (Monday to Friday) from 17:00 to 19:00. The separate help line on 0908 222 722, operated by the regional public health offices, is available on weekdays from 08:00 to 15:00. Outside these hours you can reach out to the in-person cessation clinics at your regional public health office.

Source: VPL.sk — Stop fajčeniu (Slovenská spoločnosť všeobecného praktického lekárstva) , ÚVZ SR — Linka pomoci na odvykanie od fajčenia

Who runs the line and where can I get in-person help in Slovakia?

The Quitline is featured by the Slovak Society of General Practice (VPL.sk), and the wider service is coordinated through the regional public health offices (RÚVZ) under the Public Health Authority (ÚVZ SR). For face-to-face help, these offices run free cessation clinics that use the Fagerström dependence test, exhaled-air carbon-monoxide measurement and behavioural counselling. Services are provided in Slovak.

Source: ÚVZ SR — Poradňa odvykania od fajčenia , VPL.sk — Stop fajčeniu (Slovenská spoločnosť všeobecného praktického lekárstva)