Sweden Quitline — Sluta-Röka-Linjen 020-84 00 00

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Sweden?

Yes. Sluta-Röka-Linjen is Sweden's national quit line, reachable on 020-84 00 00. It is operated by the Centre for Epidemiology and Community Medicine at Region Stockholm under a national mandate, funded mainly by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The line has supported people quitting tobacco since 1998 and you can call it from anywhere in the country.

Source: Centrum för epidemiologi och samhällsmedicin (CES), Region Stockholm , Sluta-Röka-Linjen

Is help to quit smoking free in Sweden?

Yes. Calls to Sluta-Röka-Linjen on 020-84 00 00 are free, and you do not need to give your name. The counsellors provide confidential support over the phone and in chat at no cost. They can advise on nicotine replacement and other stop-smoking medicines, but they cannot issue prescriptions.

Source: 1177 Vårdguiden — Sluta-röka-linjen , Sluta-Röka-Linjen — Kontakta oss

What languages is Sluta-Röka-Linjen available in?

The line has counsellors who speak Swedish, English and Arabic, and it can arrange interpreting for most other languages. The anonymous chat on the website can be used in Swedish or English. This makes the service usable for many residents who do not speak Swedish.

Source: Sluta-Röka-Linjen , Sluta-Röka-Linjen — Kontakta oss

When can I call Sluta-Röka-Linjen?

The phone line is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Friday from 10:00 to 15:00. If you reach voicemail or want a longer conversation, you can request a callback, usually within about two weeks. You can also start with the website chat.

Source: Sluta-Röka-Linjen — Kontakta oss , 1177 Vårdguiden — Sluta-röka-linjen

What does the Sluta-Röka-Linjen programme offer?

You speak with a qualified tobacco-cessation counsellor who tailors the support to you, whether you have a quick question or want to plan a quit date. The counsellors offer follow-up callbacks and use evidence-based methods such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Around 35 percent of people who get support report being tobacco-free a year later.

Source: Centrum för epidemiologi och samhällsmedicin (CES), Region Stockholm , Sluta-Röka-Linjen