Find helpful information, toolkits, and webinars for professionals to help teens prevent or quit nicotine, tobacco, and vaping.
Supporting Youth Addicted to Nicotine for Pediatricians 1-Pager
Website: aap.org/en/patient-care/tobacco-control-and-prevention
This organization is the publisher for the official guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Use the website to find CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) trainings near you, or to purchase training materials. They also have helpful information on heart-healthy living (such as eating, fitness, quitting smoking), heart conditions (heart attack and stroke symptoms, congenital heart defects, and more), and tools for healthcare professionals and educators.
(800) 242-8721
Main Website: heart.org
CPR Classes: cpr.heart.org
Free Smoking/Vaping Cessation program for pregnant mothers. Pregnant moms must be less than 36 weeks gestation to enroll. Attend four prenatal sessions and six post-partum sessions. Earn up to $400 in gift cards for diapers and baby wipes by staying smoke/vape-free. A household partner may also enroll if smoking/vaping and will also receive gift card incentives for staying smoke/vape-free. Call for details.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-2135
babyandmetobaccofree.org
Free program developed with the Mayo Clinic to help users quit smoking, chewing tobacco, or vaping. Sign up to get a personalized quit plan, daily text reminders, and resources to help keep you on track.
exprogram.com
Offers free resources and programs to help Central Ohioians breathe better. The Lung Health Clinic offers free services regardless of income or health insurance. Clinic services include treatment for asthma, COPD and emphysema, diagnostic tests, and immunizations. They offer smoking and vaping cessation programs including nicotine replacement medications, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists, and classes for adults or teens. They help income-eligible families sign up for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to reduce utility bills. This program includes the Winter Crisis Program (Nov.-March), Summer Crisis Program (July-Sept.), and Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP Plus).
741 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Main Office: (614) 457-4570
HEAP Outreach: (614) 566-0750
breathingassociation.org
Offers anonymous HIV/AIDS testing, PrEP, emergency birth control, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, smoking cessation help, and more. They accept most major insurance and offer sliding scale fees for those uninsured. No one is turned away or denied services for inability to pay. Parental permission is not required for teens. Limited walk-ins are available, call the number below to schedule an appointment.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7774
new.columbus.gov/services/public-health/find-healthcare-resources/sexual-health-programs-testing
Free program for youth ages 13-18 who want to quit tobacco products, especially smoking, vaping, and electronic cigarettes. Trained coaches help create a personalized quit plan and provide 1:1 support by phone, texting, or live chat. Visit the website to enroll. Teens, parents, and healthcare professionals can find educational resources about tobacco cessation on their website.
(855) 891-9989 or Text ‘Start My Quit’ to 36072
oh.mylifemyquit.org
This website from Nemours Children’s Health offers tons of important health information for kids, teens, and their parents. Kids can find fun videos on how the body works and approachable answers to questions like, how do casts work? The Teen website covers topics like depression, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, body image and much more. Parents can find medically-reviewed articles on how vaccines work, how to choose a car seat, developmental milestones, supporting kids’ emotional wellbeing, healthy eating, and more. Educators can also find free health-related lesson plans for PreK-12.
Kids: kidshealth.org/en/kids
Teens: kidshealth.org/en/teens
Parents: kidshealth.org/en/parents
A 12-step program offering support to those who want to quit cigarettes and other forms of tobacco. People can go online to search for local meetings in their community, in the form of group meetings and even meetings over the telephone or on the internet.
National: (877) 879-6422
Local: (740) 343-5438
nicotine-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting.html
Free telephone counseling available to all Ohio residents interested in quitting smoking or the use of other tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes. Participants can choose from phone and/or online programs; and may be eligible for 2 or more weeks of free nicotine gum, patches, or medication. Their website also has health information, resources for quitting, and how to be a supportive family member or friend to someone quitting.
Quit Line: (800) 784-8669
ohio.quitlogix.org
Helps teens take control of their health. Smokefree TXT is a free texting service designed to provide 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help teens ages 13-17 stop smoking for good. QuitSTART is a free smartphone app (Apple Store and Google Play) that helps with creating a personalized quit kit, track quitting progress, and provide healthy ways to manage smoking triggers. Visit their website for more information, which also includes live, online chat support, vaping information, tools to handle hard times and much more.
teen.smokefree.gov
Offers free text messaging programs that give 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips for becoming smoke-free and being healthier (like building skills for healthier eating, physical activity and weight management). Get help from an expert on ways to stop smoking and find a strategy to fit your individual needs (pregnant women, teens, veterans and Spanish speakers).
Text ‘CRAVE,’ ‘MOOD’ or ‘SLIP’ to 47848
A free texting program to help teens and young adults quit vaping. To enroll, text ‘DITCHVAPE’ to 88709 to receive motivation, inspiration, and encouraging messages to quit vaping. Teens may also text ‘COPE,’ ‘STRESS,’ ‘SLIP,’ or ‘MORE’ for instant messages. Parents can text ‘QUIT’ to 847-278-9715 to sign up to receive text messages designed specifically for parents of vapers.
900 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 454-5555
truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting