Slovenia Quitline — Svetovalni telefon za opuščanje kajenja

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Slovenia?

Yes. The National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) runs a free advisory telephone for quitting smoking on 080 27 77. It operates every day of the year, including weekends and public holidays, between 7 and 10 in the morning and 5 and 8 in the evening. Trained counsellors give information and support, and can refer you to a local workshop or individual counselling.

Source: NIJZ — Svetovalni telefon za opuščanje kajenja

Is help to quit smoking free in Slovenia?

Yes. Calls to the NIJZ line 080 27 77 are free (Slovenian 080 numbers are toll-free). The group workshops and individual counselling at health-promotion centres are also free of charge, and you do not need a doctor's referral to take part. These services are open to anyone who wants to stop smoking.

Source: NIJZ — Svetovalni telefon za opuščanje kajenja , NIJZ — Zdravstvenovzgojni centri / Centri za krepitev zdravja (ZVCT)

What free stop-smoking programmes are available in Slovenia?

The main programmes are group workshops and one-to-one counselling held at health-promotion centres — the Zdravstveno-vzgojni centri (health-education centres) and Centri za krepitev zdravja (health-promotion centres) — based inside public health centres (zdravstveni domovi). Trained therapists help you overcome both the physical and the psychological side of nicotine dependence. The centres operate across Slovenia under the NIJZ-coordinated 'Skupaj za zdravje' programme.

Source: NIJZ — Zdravstvenovzgojni centri / Centri za krepitev zdravja (ZVCT) , Skupaj za zdravje — Zemljevid centrov

What does the phone line offer?

On 080 27 77, NIJZ counsellors discuss your smoking, advise on the most suitable way to quit, explain the cessation methods available in Slovenia, and tell you where to find local help. They also support you while you stop and as you stay smoke-free. Calls are anonymous unless you choose to leave your contact details for proactive follow-up.

Source: NIJZ — Svetovalni telefon za opuščanje kajenja

Who runs the service and where can I find a centre?

The service is run by the Nacionalni inštitut za javno zdravje (NIJZ), Slovenia's National Institute of Public Health. Support is provided in Slovenian. You can find the nearest health-promotion centre using the NIJZ "Skupaj za zdravje" map, or by contacting your local health centre (zdravstveni dom).

Source: NIJZ — Z opustitvijo kajenja za izboljšanje zdravja , Skupaj za zdravje — Zemljevid centrov