Quitting tobacco, vaping and nicotine is possible.

Most Vermonters who smoke or use nicotine want to quit. You may be one of them or know someone who is trying. Although it can be hard, with the right tools and support, quitting is possible. Whether you want to quit cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, smokeless tobacco/chew, heat-not-burn tobacco products, oral nicotine pouches or vaping devices (either traditional or disposable types), 802Quits, Vermont’s free quit tobacco treatment resource, is here to help.

Research shows that it can take many tries before a successful quit. With each attempt you learn something new about yourself and what works, bringing you closer to a life without nicotine and tobacco. Even if you've tried to quit before, you haven't failed; you just haven't finished yet!

802Quits has a high satisfaction and success rate:

  • Personalized counseling, tips and tools to quit any nicotine or tobacco product
  • Free nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenges, delivered directly to your home*
  • Help creating a customized quit plan that works for you
  • Interpretation services are available at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
  • Translation services are offered at 802Quits.org
  • Quit workshops through My Healthy Vermont
Starting is easy! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit the website.

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*Some people who use tobacco also benefit from extended use of nicotine replacement therapy, an effective, approved and safe way to quit any form of tobacco product, even those that contain high levels of nicotine. Nicotine replacement therapy reduces withdrawal symptoms and increases quit success.

It is also no secret that smoking has a financial burden. Quitting can save you money in the long term and improve your finances. To learn more about the true cost of smoking, check out 802Quits’ Smoking Calculator.

Earn Rewards for Quitting

Vermont residents ages 18 and older may be eligible for cash-value gift card rewards, up to $250, for completed coaching calls. Some conditions apply. Learn more about rewards for pregnant individuals and new moms, Medicaid and uninsured Vermonters, those with mental health conditions, and people who use menthol at 802Quits.org.

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Not ready to quit? Create a smoke- and vape-free home for your family, friends and pets

If you’re not ready to quit tobacco and nicotine yet, there are a lot of things you can do right now to help yourself and to protect your loved ones – especially children, who are the most vulnerable to the harmful effects of secondhand and thirdhand cigarette smoke and vape emissions. Here are some steps to take:

  • Cut down on your smoking and vaping. To help you cut down, use a nicotine replacement therapy, or NRT, patch to reduce the cravings and symptoms of withdrawal. Vermonters get free NRT gum, lozenges and patches at 802Quits.org.
  • Stop smoking and vaping in your house and your car and ask others to do the same.
  • Create a designated smoking area away from common areas, pet living areas and play spots.
  • Never smoke or vape any substance when your children are present.

More resources on secondhand smoke and vape emissions     »

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Youth Treatment Resources

We’ve put together a list of the best resources for youth looking to quit tobacco and nicotine:

  • My Life My Quit: This free and confidential texting program, developed by a leading respiratory hospital, helps young people ages 12-17 quit vaping, smoking or other tobacco products. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or visit the website to chat with a trained coach.
  • Smokefree Teen: This website, created by the FDA, offers tips and resources to help teens quit smoking and give up nicotine.
  • quitSTART: This mobile app, available for Android and Apple iOS, gives tips, inspiration and challenges for teens to quit.
  • Ex Program: A free and anonymous texting program for teens and young adults. Try it out by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709.
  • N-O-T: Not on Tobacco small group sessions, sponsored by the American Lung Association, help teens quit by addressing total health.
  • Contact your pediatrician to discuss options and medications for quitting.
  • Contact your local school to see what youth-centered quit groups or programs are offered.

Learn more about workplace smoke-free policies and get our free Quit@Work Toolkit to create Worksite Wellness for all.  

Tobacco Control Program

Vermont Department of Health - Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT  05671-8380

[email protected]

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