Thinking of Quitting?
Quitting smoking or vaping is a process, a journey.
You may feel unsure or anxious about taking the first step. Maybe you're asking yourself:
These are important questions that deserve honest answers.
You can get those answers from quit coaches, e.g., people (not doctors) who help teens and adults quit smoking and vaping via text or phone support services.
Quit coach services are free and confidential for teens and adults.
Quit coach services are LGBTQIA+ welcoming and affirming.
Many quit coaches have quit smoking or vaping.
Watch the videos below to learn more.
Quit coaches are available at My Life, My Quit™ (for teens ages 13-17 years old) and CT Quitline (for adults ages 18 and older).
If you still have questions or are ready to quit, text or call a quit coach today!
My Life, My Quit™ (for teens ages 13-17 years old)
> Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 to start texting with a quit coach.
CT Quitline (for adults ages 18 and older)
> Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to start talking with a quit coach.
The Truth Initiative's EX Program (formerly known as This is Quitting) provides text support, tools, and resources to individuals ages 13 and older who want to quit any type of tobacco use, including smoking, vaping, nicotine pouches, and all other tobacco products.
Click here to learn more. You can also text VAPEFREECT to 88709 to access the program in English or DEJELOCT to 88709 to access the program in Spanish.