Help Friends, Family, and Community Quit

QUITTING TOBACCO FOR REAL ISN'T EASY. BUT IT'S WORTH IT.

Quitting tobacco is hard, and when someone knows they have the support of their friend, family member, or community, it can make their quit journey a little easier. If you know someone who uses tobacco, there are a number of ways you can help support them.

STEP ONE: GET TIPS AND RESOURCES

Check out Smokefree.gov for information on how to have the conversation about quitting tobacco and tips on how to support someone's quit journey.

Find resources to help someone quit and stay quit through the American Lung Association.

Check out the do's and don't's of helping someone quit tobacco by visiting the American Cancer Society.

STEP TWO: HELP THEM MAKE A QUIT PLAN

Download or share this tool to help them make a quit plan.

STEP THREE: SHARE HOW TO FIND HELP TO QUIT

There are many options available to help people quit in the way that works best for them, including one-on-one conversations with a quit coach, live online chats, texts, apps and websites. 

Share information about the free services and supports they can get through the Oregon Quit Line, including one-on-one coaching and free Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Free for all adults and youth over age 13 living in Oregon. Insurance not needed.  Coaches are there 24/7. They are real people who have helped others quit for good—no judgments, just help. Learn more about what happens when you call the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line.

In English
Text “READY” to 34191
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
www.quitnow.net/oregon

En Español
Call 1-855-DEJELO-YA (1-855-335356-92)
www.quitnow.net/oregonsp

People Living with Disabilities
Deaf & Hard of Hearing people can call TTY line @ 1-877-777-6534 or use a relay service to connect with 1-800-QUIT-NOW

Chat online 24/7 with a National Cancer Institute counselor. Get quitting information, tips, ongoing support, and expert advice on staying tobacco-free in the future.

Oregon Quitline Text2Quit: Text “READY” to 34191 to receive texts to your phone that can help you quit tobacco for good. Must be 18 or older.

Smokefree.gov: Visit Smokefree.gov to find a variety of text-based programs that support people who are pregnant, veterans, teens, and more. You will receive daily text messages of encouragement, advice, and tips for becoming smoke-free and tobacco-free and living healthier.

quitSTART: The quitSTART app is a free smartphone app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges. The app helps you prepare for becoming smokefree, monitor your progress, get back on track if you slip up, manage cravings, and store helpful tips. Available for download on Apple Store or Google Play.

QuitGuide: The QuitGuide app helps you understand your smoking patterns and build the skills needed to become and stay smoke-free. Use the app to track your cravings by time of day and location, and get motivational messages for each craving you track. Get tips for dealing with cravings and monitor your progress toward achieving smoke-free milestones. Available for download on Apple Store or Google Play. 

Smokefree.gov: Free information and professional help from the National Cancer Institute for people trying to quit smoking and dipping.

BeTobaccoFree.gov: Free information and tools for quitting from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

BecomeAnEx.org: A free, digital quit-smoking plan and online community that helps people develop the skills to successfully quit.

CDC: Smoking and Tobacco Use: This site from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) provides quitting advice, the latest research and news on tobacco use, publications to order, and helpful resources. This site is also available in Spanish.

Smokeless Tobacco Products (Mayo Clinic)

Quitting Smokeless Tobacco (University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center)

STEP FOUR: REMIND THEM THAT THEY'RE NOT ALONE

Your loved one doesn’t have to quit on their own. Families, friends, and communities are stronger than Big Tobacco.