Quit Smoking and Vaping Support

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

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

1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887)
1-800-45-NO-FUME (1-800-456-6386) Español
1-844–8-NO-VAPE

Truth: This Is Quitting – First of its kind text to quit vaping program. To sign up text “DITCHJUUL” to 88709 or sign up at thetruth.com

The FDA has 7 approved quit smoking medications, 5 Nicotine Replacement Therapies and 2 medications. There is no scientific evidence that support 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 regular tobacco and lower rates of smoking cessation.

In-Person Support

Vista Community Clinic offers FREE in-person quit smoking classes and support group to anyone 18 years or older. Classes for traditional cigarettes users. All classes at located at Vista Community Clinic’s Vale Terrace Site at 1000 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084

Class topics cover the following:

Class	Topic	Incentive
1	Thinking About Quitting Understand the reasons why you smoke, the path to quitting and make a commitment to continue	$5.00 gift card Self-Help Guide
2	Getting Ready Develop the skills to quit smoking and stay quit	$10.oo gift card
3	Taking Action Finalize your Quit Plan and practice how to manage cravings, stress or negativity	$10.00 gift card Quit Kit
4	Staying Smoke Free Learn how to recover from a slip or relapse and celebrate successes	$10.00 gift card Certificate

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In-Person Support