Smokefree.gov

Mission:
Smokefree.gov, created by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is dedicated to helping individuals quit smoking and vaping. As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ national efforts, Smokefree.gov provides evidence-based resources and support to reduce tobacco use across the United States.

Services Provided:

• Quit Smoking Resources:
• Step-by-step guides on how to quit smoking, including creating personalized quit plans.
• Information on nicotine withdrawal, cravings, triggers, and relapse prevention.
• Advice on handling stress, managing mood, and addressing weight gain or appetite changes during cessation.
• Quit Vaping Support:
• Tools and tips for quitting vaping, including managing cravings and understanding vaping triggers.
• Guidance on the relationship between vaping, stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Digital Tools:
• Smokefree App for mobile support.
• Smokefree Texting Programs, including SmokefreeTXT, offering encouragement, advice, and tips via text messages.
• Support for Special Populations:
• Dedicated resources for women and veterans.
• Social media communities for peer support and encouragement.
• Help for Supporters:
• Guidance for friends and family members on how to support someone who is quitting.
• Cessation Access Portals:
• National toll-free quitlines (1-800-QUIT-NOW and 1-855-DEJELO-YA) connecting users to state-based cessation resources.
• National Texting Portal for mobile-based cessation support.

Service Area and Eligibility:

• Services are available nationwide, including to residents of Louisa County, VA and surrounding regions.
• There are no specific eligibility requirements; resources are open to anyone seeking help to quit smoking or vaping.

Additional Information:

• Smokefree.gov provides monthly data reports on the utilization of its cessation services.
• The platform encourages users to try various tools to find the most effective support for their quit journey.
• Social media channels offer ongoing inspiration and community support.

For comprehensive, evidence-based support in quitting tobacco or vaping, individuals are encouraged to utilize the digital tools, quitlines, and community resources provided by Smokefree.gov.