Tobacco Cessation Programs for Young People
Find the Right Program for You or Your Young Person
Quitting can be hard, no matter your age. The good news is there are a number of free programs created just for young people. These programs provide support and coaching for the best chance at success.
About
Live Vape Free is the primary youth and young adult vaping cessation program for North Carolina, made possible through QuitlineNC.
Program Ages
LVF is designed for youth and young adults between the ages of 13 and 26.
Tobacco Products
Vaping
How to Access
Teens and young adults can text VAPEFREENC to 873373 to access 24/7 coaching and support over text – no phone call is required. You can also register on the LVF website.
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Live Vape Free also has a parent and adult advocate program.
About
The EX Program, developed by Truth Initiative with Mayo Clinic, is a free digital cessation program that offers the proven tools, expert resources and community support that can help teens and young adults quit.
Program Ages
EX Program is designed for teens and young adults of any age.
Tobacco Products
Any tobacco or nicotine product
How to Access
Sign up for free on the EX Program website or text NICFREE to 88709.
About
Quit the Hit is a five-week program that helps individuals quit vaping through support from private groups of 10 to 15 others on Instagram.
Program Ages
Quit the Hit is available for young people ages 13 to 18.
Tobacco Products
Vaping
How to Access
Sign up for free on the Quit the Hit website.
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You can also earn up to $60 by participating in surveys during the program.
About
SmokefreeTeen is designed and run by people at the National Cancer Institute. They offer a few options to teens who are trying to quit tobacco and nicotine, including their quitSTART app, the ability to build your own quit plan on their website and a six-to-eight-week texting program called SmokefreeTXT for Teens.
Program Ages
SmokefreeTeen is designed for young people ages 13 to 17. More Smokefree programs are also available for adults and veterans.
Tobacco Products
Any tobacco or nicotine product
How to Access
For more information on building a quit plan or on the app, visit the SmokefreeTeen website. Register online to start SmokefreeTXT or text "quit" to 47848.
About
QuitlineNC is a free North Carolina state cessation service for adults and eligible young adults. Support from trained quit coaches is available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week by phone, text or online.
Program Ages
QuitlineNC is designed for people ages 13 and up.
Tobacco Products
Any tobacco or nicotine product
How to Access
You can register for Quitline online, text "Ready" to 21586 or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW. More information on the program can be found at QuitlineNC.