Quit Smoking Resources & Support
Free resources available 24/7. You don't have to quit alone.
📞 Quitlines & Hotlines
1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Free, national quitline. Trained counselors available in English and Spanish. Available 24/7 in most states. Connects you to your state's free quit program.
Text QUIT to 47848
SmokefreeTXT — free text messaging program from the National Cancer Institute. Get tips, encouragement, and support sent directly to your phone.
Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
This is Not a Safe Alternative — free text program specifically for teens and young adults looking to quit vaping.
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline for substance abuse and mental health.
🌐 Official Websites
Smokefree.gov
Free quit plan builder, apps, texting programs, and live chat from NCI.
CDC Tobacco
Tips from former smokers, data, and cessation resources from the CDC.
American Cancer Society
Comprehensive quit guides, support programs, and cancer prevention info.
American Lung Association
Freedom From Smoking program and lung health resources.
📱 Free Apps
quitSTART
Free app from the National Cancer Institute. Track cravings, monitor progress, earn badges. iOS and Android.
QuitGuide
Free app from Smokefree.gov. Track cravings, mood, and slips. Get tips for managing triggers.
🆘 In Crisis?
If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts (which can be exacerbated during withdrawal), get help immediately:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Emergency: Call 911