Quit Smoking/Vaping

Quitting smoking is hard. It often takes time and practice to quit for good.

Kick It California, formerly the California Smokers’ Helpline, is a FREE telephone/text/chat-based counseling program designed to help people quit for good. People who use Kick it California are twice as likely to quit as those who do not.

Call

1-800-800-8086
1-800-600-8191 Español

Text

QUIT SMOKING to 66819
QUIT VAPING to 66819
DEJAR DE FUMAR al 66819
NO VAPEAR al 66819

Available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese. You must be 13 years or older to enroll. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Call 800-300-8086 for help. SMS Terms Privacy Policy

Thinking about cutting down, quitting or trying to stay quit? Quitting can be tough, even if you don’t smoke or vape every day. You may be ready to quit but aren’t sure what resources are available to you. 60% of young adults want to quit.

Using resources such as these can increase your chances of quitting:

Download the No Vape app on your iPhone or Android

This app has offers features that help you prepare to quit and stay quit, with strategies right at your fingertips.

Download the quitSTART app on your iPhone or Android

The quitSTART app is a free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges.

Text DITCHVAPE to 88709

Truth Initiative’s This Is Quitting is a first-of-its-kind text-to-quit vaping program. It is especially designed to support youth. To sign up, text “DITCHVAPE” to 88709 or sign up at https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting.

Visit smokefree.gov

This website provides services for all ages with tools and tips to build a quit plan, manage cravings, and more.

Visit the Truth Initiative

The Truth Initiative is America’s largest non-profit public health organization committed to making tobacco use and nicotine addiction a thing of the past.

This is your life. Please don’t let tobacco control who you are and what you do.

Quit Smoking/Vaping Resources for Teens and Young Adults

Nicotine Replacement Therapies

The FDA has 7 approved quit smoking medications, 5 Nicotine Replacement Therapies and 2 medications. There is no scientific evidence that supports the efficacy or safety of e-cigarettes as a tobacco dependence product. In fact, e-cigarette use among teens is associated with a higher likelihood of using traditional tobacco and lower rates of smoking cessation. If you need to speak to a clinician about nicotine replacement therapy options, visit or contact Vista Community Clinic.

Resources for Parents and Caregivers:

Talking to your teens and young adults about smoking and vaping can be difficult. For tips on how to start the conversation, download our Tips for Parents/Caregivers: Conversations about Vaping.

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