Quit Resources for Youth
Quitting nicotine and tobacco products can be hard and stressful. However, youth and young adults stand the best chance of being successful if they make a plan and seek support. The resources below were made for youth and young adults who want to end their relationship with nicotine products.
Online and Phone Support
- Serves youth 12 years and older
- Free coaching by phone and additional support via email, text, or instant message
- Young adults 18 years and older may receive nicotine replacement therapy (FDA-approved gum, patches, lozenges etc.)
- Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 to enroll
- Exclusively a quit-vaping text message program for teens and young adults ages 13-24
- Text “QUIT” to (202) 804-9884
- Offers customized content to give teens and young adults tailored quit tips and resources
- Offers tools and tips to support to teens in quitting smoking
- Includes options for chat, text, and apps
- Text "Start My Quit" to 855.891.9989 or call to talk with a coach who is ready to listen and cheer you on
Doctor or Dentist
Although nicotine replacement products — such as nicotine gum, patches, inhalers or nasal sprays — weren't designed for teens, they might be helpful in some cases. Ask your doctor or dentist about the options.
School Based Programs
Not on Tobacco (N-O-T) Program
- 10 week voluntary youth quit program facilitated in schools
- Ask your school counselor or nurse if N-O-T is being offered in your school