The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) recently launched Be Well Arkansas, an enhancement of previous tobacco cessation services.
The aim is to provide Arkansans with resources to improve their health and well-being, according to a news release.
“In Arkansas, the leading causes of death include stroke, heart disease and cancer,” according to the release.
However, many illnesses can be managed or prevented with access to the right resources.
“With Be Well Arkansas, ADH Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program staff serve as wellness counselors, answering calls from Arkansans who are interested in improving their health,” according to the release.
Wellness counselors can provide counseling by phone and connect people to online and text resources, and services that may be available to them through their insurance plans, if they have insurance. This service will also offer local, in-person cessation counseling as an option.
Wellness services, including tobacco and nicotine cessation and wellness counseling for diabetes and blood pressure control, are accessible by calling 833-283-WELL or visiting the ADH’s Be Well Arkansas webpages or at BeWellArkansas.org.