Tobacco, Nicotine & Vaping Cessation Info
It's never too late to quit smoking or vaping. Not every program works for every individual. Please check out the multiple resources below to find one that works for you. Or reach out to your school counselor or medical provider.
With over 40% of HS students, who use tobacco and/or nicotine delivery devices, indicating they want to quit it is an important time to share cessation options.
This is Quitting from the Truth Initiative
The first-of-its-kind program to help young people quit vaping, This is Quitting has helped more than 500,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping. Learn more about how it works and the additional resources available for parents of young vapers and for adults who want to quit.
This is Quitting is a free mobile program from Truth Initiative designed to help young people quit vaping. The first-of-its-kind text messaging program incorporates messages from other young people like them who have attempted to, or successfully quit, e-cigarettes. Our messages show the real side of quitting, both the good and the bad, to help young people feel motivated, inspired and supported throughout their quitting process. We also send young people evidence-based tips and strategies to quit and stay quit. This is Quitting is tailored based on age (within 13 to 24 years old) and product usage to give teens and young adults appropriate recommendations about quitting.
You can text "DITCHVAPE" to 88709 or click on the link to learn more: This is Quitting
Live Vape Free
Ready to address your vaping? You’re in control.
If you’re age 13 to 26 and want to change your vaping, you can get free help through Live Vape Free!
Just text “VAPEFREE” to 873373. You’ll get texts from coaches to help you reduce vaping, or quit vaping, it’s up to you. You’re in control. We go at your pace.
For more information: Live Vape Free
NOT for Me; my path to quit
From the American Lung Association click this link: NOT for Me
Wisconsin Tobacco QuitLine
American Indian Program
They have a deep understanding of the uniqueness and social context when it comes to culture and commercial tobacco cessation.
Call 1-888-724-7848, text READY to 200-400 or click this link: American Indian Quitline
Wisconsin Tobacco QuitLine
Using proven techniques tested over 30 years, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people quit smoking, chewing, and are now helping people quit vaping. You can be next.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or click this link: WI Quit Line
SmokefreeTeen
Quitting can be tough, but you are tougher. Use our info and resources to quit vaping and stay vape-free.
Find resources and information to help you understand your triggers, dealing with cravings, withdrawal, and how vaping affects your mental health.
Click this link to learn more: teen.smokefree.gov
quitSTART Mobile App
A free app for all smartphones that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration and challenges.
For more info: quitStart Mobile App