Resources to Quit

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Did you know that quitting smoking improves health immediately? Learn about resources to help.

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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:
- QuitStart at smokefree.gov by the National Instiutes of Health
  - Free smoking cessation app offering 24/7 Smartphone Support to reduce smoking behaviors based on smoking patterns, moods, motivation, and quitting goals.
  - QuitStart are available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Smokefree TXT by SmokeFree.gov
  - 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 SmokeFree.gov
  - 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
- EX Program by Truth Initiative and Mayo Clinic
  - Text Messaging Program aimed to help teens and young adults quit vaping through Peer Cessation Messages and Evidence-Based tips and strategies.
  - Receive personalized support and tips about quitting vaping, smoking, and other nicotine products
- Kick It California
  - Free support for quitting soking, vaping, and other tobacco/nicotine products.
  - To sign up, text "Quit Smoking" to 66819
Other Resources:
- Kick It California
  - Free resources for those who want to quit vaping.
  - Text "QUIT VAPING" to 66819
- 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 800-300-8086
  - Text "QUIT SMOKING" to 66819
- 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.
- SmokeFree.gov Quit Planning Tools
  - Free informative methods and techniques for how to formulate a plan to successfully quit smoking.
  - Text "QUIT" to 47848 to recieve adult quit support resources.
  - 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).
- 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).
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:
- QuitStart at smokefree.gov by the National Instiutes of Health
  - Free smoking cessation app offering 24/7 Smartphone Support to reduce smoking behaviors based on smoking patterns, moods, motivation, and quitting goals.
  - QuitStart are available on the App Store and Google Play.
- Smokefree TXT by SmokeFree.gov
  - 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 SmokeFree.gov
  - Free 6-8 Week Text Messaging Program focused on assisting US Military Veterans who receive Health Care through the VA to quit smoking.
  - Visit Smokefree.gov or text “Vet” to 47848
- EX Program
  - Free digital quit support for vaping, smoking, and other nicotine products. Sign up today at the True Initiative website for personalized support and tips.
- Kick It California
  - 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" or "Quit Vaping" to 66819
Other Resources:
- Kick It California
  - Free resources for those who want to quit vaping.
  - Call 800-300-8086.-
  - Text QUIT VAPING to 66819
  - To speak with a counselor, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
- 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.
- SmokeFree.gov Quit-Planning tools
  - 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.
  - Text “Quit” to 47848 to receive adult quit support resources.
- 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 "QUITNOW" to 333888 for English o texto “DÉJELO YA” al 333888 para Español
- 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).
  - To speak to a Lung Health Navigator, call 1-866-252-2959

Additional Resources:

How to Quit

Learn about counseling and medication to quit smoking or vaping.

Strategies to Quit Tobacco

Digital Tools

Online resources that can help quit smoking or vaping for good, including mobile apps and texting support.

How Digital Tools Can Help Smokers Quit For Good

Health Benefits

Learn about the immediate health benefits of quitting smoking.

Improve Your Health Immediately

How to Comply

Check out a few different ways to comply with the smoke and tobacco free policy by using tobacco alternatives on campus.

Tobacco Alternates