Resources to Quit
Did you know that quitting smoking improves health immediately? Learn about resources to help.
- Students
On Campus Resources:
- Student Health and Counseling Services
- SHCS provides quality primary care, preventive services, mental health services, and wellness education to the CSUSM community.
Mobile Apps:
- QuitGuide and quitStart at smokefree.gov by the National Institutes of Health
- Free smoking cessation app offering 24/7 Smartphone Support to reduce smoking behaviors based on smoking patterns, moods, motivation, and quitting goals.
- QuitGuide and quitSTART are available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Smokefree TXT by Centers for Disease Control
- Free 6-8 Week Text Messaging Program focused on assisting adults in the United States who are ready to quit smoking.
- To sign up, text "QUIT" to 47848
- SmokefreeVET by Centers for Disease Control
- Free 6-8 Week Text Messaging Program focused on assisting US Military Veterans who receive Health Care through the VA to quit smoking.
- To sign up, text "VET" to 47848
- Ditch JUUL by Truth Initiative
- Text Messaging Program aimed to help teens and young adults quit vaping through Peer Cessation Messages and Evidence-Based tips and strategies.
- To sign up, text "DITCHJUUL" to 88709
- California Smokers Helpline texting program
- Free text messaging program focused on supporting smoking cessation during the first important weeks of quitting. Daily text messages are tailored to help at critical points along the program. Offers a personal counselor that you can text questions and receive replies within one business day.
- To sign up, text "Quit Smoking" to 66819
Other Resources:
- California Helpline for Vaping by California Department of Public Health and First
5 California
- Free resources for those who want to quit vaping.
- To speak to a counselor, call 1-844-8-NO-VAPE (1-844-866-8273).
- California Smokers' Helpline by California Department of Public Health and First 5
California
- Free telephone counseling and online help for those who want to quit all forms of tobacco usage, including smoking and vaping.
- To speak to a counselor, call 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887).
- Become an EX by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic
- Free step-by-step support for those who want to quit using tobacco products throughout every stage of their quit journey.
- To sign up, visit becomeanex.org/create-profile to enroll in your free account today.
- Step-by-Step Quit Guide by National Institutes of Health
- Free informative methods and techniques for how to formulate a plan to successfully quit smoking.
- To begin your free plan, visit smokefree.gov to view helpful tips and information.
- How to Quit by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Preventative information for non-smokers and motivational support for those who wish to quit smoking.
- To speak with a free quit coach, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Quit Smoking by U.S. Department of Health
& Human Services
- Information on the health impacts of those who smoke tobacco products and free informational support on how to quit.
- To sign up for quit help, text "CDC" to 47848.
- American Cancer Society - Stay Away From Tobacco
- Free information for those who want to quit using tobacco products and how smoking is related to the development of cancer.
- To receive more information, call 1-800-227-2345.
- American Lung Association - Stop Smoking by National Health Council
- The long-term health effects of smoking tobacco products and information on how to quit as well as increase quality of life.
- To speak to a lung health expert, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872).
- Student Health and Counseling Services
- Faculty/Staff
On Campus Resources:
- Employee Assistance Program
- EAP is a professional counseling service provided to assist you and your family members through periods of personal difficulty.
- Employee Health Benefits for Smoking Cessation Programs
- Employee health benefits and resources for smoking cessation.
Mobile Apps:
- QuitGuide and quitStart at smokefree.gov by the National Institutes of Health
- Free smoking cessation app offering 24/7 Smartphone Support to reduce smoking behaviors based on smoking patterns, moods, motivation, and quitting goals.
- QuitGuide and quitSTART are available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Smokefree TXT by Centers for Disease Control
- Free 6-8 Week Text Messaging Program focused on assisting adults in the United States who are ready to quit smoking.
- To sign up, text "QUIT" to 47848
- SmokefreeVET by Centers for Disease Control
- Free 6-8 Week Text Messaging Program focused on assisting US Military Veterans who receive Health Care through the VA to quit smoking.
- To sign up, text "VET" to 47848
- Ditch JUUL by Truth Initiative
- Free Text Messaging Program aimed to help teens and young adults quit vaping through Peer Cessation Messages and Evidence-Based tips and strategies.
- To sign up, text "DITCHJUUL" to 88709
- California Smokers Helpline texting program
- Free text messaging program focused on supporting smoking cessation during the first important weeks of quitting. Daily text messages are tailored to help at critical points along the program. Offers a personal counselor that you can text questions and receive replies within one business day.
- To sign up, text "Quit Smoking" to 66819
Other Resources:
- California Helpline for Vaping by California Department of Public Health and First
5 California
- Free resources for those who want to quit vaping.
- To speak to a counselor, call 1-844-8-NO-VAPE (1-844-866-8273).
- California Smokers' Helpline by California Department of Public Health and First 5
California
- Free telephone counseling and online help for those who want to quit all forms of tobacco usage, including smoking and vaping.
- To speak to a counselor, call 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887).
- Become an EX by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic
- Free step-by-step support for those who want to quit using tobacco products throughout every stage of their quit journey.
- To sign up, visit becomeanex.org/create-profile to enroll in your free account today.
- Step-by-Step Quit Guide by National Institutes of Health
- Free informative methods and techniques for how to formulate a plan to successfully quit smoking.
- To begin your free plan, visit smokefree.gov to view helpful tips and information.
- How to Quit by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Preventative information for non-smokers and motivational support for those who wish to quit smoking.
- To speak with a free quit coach, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Quit Smoking by U.S. Department of Health
& Human Services
- Information on the health impacts of those who smoke tobacco products and free informational support on how to quit.
- To sign up for quit help, text "CDC" to 47848.
- American Cancer Society - Stay Away From Tobacco
- Free information for those who want to quit using tobacco products and how smoking is related to the development of cancer.
- To receive more information, call 1-800-227-2345.
- American Lung Association - Stop Smoking by National Health Council
- The long-term health effects of smoking tobacco products and information on how to quit as well as increase quality of life.
- To speak to a lung health expert, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872).
- Employee Assistance Program
Additional Resources:
How to Quit
Learn about counseling and medication to quit smoking or vaping.
Digital Tools
Online resources that can help quit smoking or vaping for good, including mobile apps and texting support.
Health Benefits
Learn about the immediate health benefits of quitting smoking.
How to Comply
Check out a few different ways to comply with the smoke and tobacco free policy by using tobacco alternatives on campus.