If you prefer quitting from
the privacy of your own home
Nevada Tobacco Quitline
The Nevada Tobacco Quitline provides free and confidential online and telephone-based counseling, in either English or Spanish, for Nevada residents who want to address their tobacco use. This treatment service is delivered by counselors who are trained to treat nicotine addiction for all forms of tobacco use, including smoking, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes and vapes.
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669), text QUITNOW to 333888 (message and data rates may apply) or enroll online at
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; closed or closed early for some holidays
The Nevada Tobacco Quitline also has tailored programs to meet the unique needs of several underserved populations including:
- LGBTQ+ (This Free Life)
- American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program
- Tobacco Cessation Program for People with Behavioral Health Conditions (mental health and substance use)
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Tobacco Cessation Program
- Young Adult Tobacco Cessation Program (ages 18-24)
- Veterans
Lung Helpline
A toll-free resource for you to speak to a quit smoking specialist, a registered nurse, or a respiratory therapist about lung health questions. Translation services into 200 different languages.
Call 1-800-LUNG-USA (800-586-4872).
Hours of operation: 7 days a week; 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time
If you’re an adult and want the support of a group
Freedom From Smoking
Freedom From Smoking (FFS), American Lung Association’s adult cessation program, guides individuals through the quitting process with eight sessions over a 7-week period.
Based on the latest addiction and behavior change models, the program addresses the difficulties of quitting with a sensitive, supportive style. The ultimate goal is to encourage individuals to overcome their addiction and enjoy the benefits of better health.
The clinic focuses on a variety of evidence-based cessation practices delivered in a small group setting (up to 16 people) to give participants personalized attention and the support of their peers. To meet the needs of different learning styles, instruction includes lectures, group discussion, and skills practice.
For more information on Freedom From Smoking, or to schedule a class no matter where you are in Nevada, contact American Lung Association in Nevada at (702) 431-6333.
United Health Care
This cessation program is offered at no charge to individuals covered under a United Health Care insurance plan. United also welcomes self pay individuals who are not United insured.
Health Education and Wellness Department, Tobacco Cessation Program
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (702) 877-5356.
If you’re looking to quit smoking with materials and resources in Spanish:
The Nevada Tobacco Quitline provides free and confidential online and telephone-based counseling, in Spanish, for Nevada residents who want to address their tobacco use. This treatment service is delivered by counselors who are trained to treat nicotine addiction for all forms of tobacco use, including smoking, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes and vapes.
Call 1-855-DEJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569) or 1-800-784-8669, text QUITNOW to 333888 (message and data rates may apply), or enroll online at www.nevadatobaccoquitline.com.
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; closed or closed early for some holidays
If you’re looking to quit smoking with materials and resources in an Asian language:
THE ASIAN SMOKERS’ QUITLINE
The Asian Smokers’ Quitline is a free nationwide Asian-language quit smoking service operated by the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California, San Diego and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Quitline offers self-help materials, referral to local programs, one-on-one telephone counseling to quit smoking, and a free 2-week starter kit of nicotine patches. All callers will get self help materials in the specific language they require.
Services are available in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese. The Quitline also provides information to friends and family members of tobacco users.
Cantonese and Mandarin: 1-800-838-8917
Korean: 1-800-556-5564
Vietnamese: 1-800-778-8440
Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pacific Time. Voicemail and recorded messages are available 24 hours a day.
If you’re a teenager looking to quit smoking
My Life, My Quit
The My Life, My Quit program is a free and confidential service developed for teens who want help quitting all forms of tobacco including vaping.
Text (or Call) “Start my Quit” to 855-891-9989 or enroll online
Hours of operation:
7 days a week; 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time
This is Quitting
This is Quitting is a free and anonymous text messaging program designed to help young people quit vaping. The first-of-its-kind program incorporates messages from other young people like them who have attempted to, or successfully quit, using e-cigarettes, This is Quitting has helped over 400,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping.
Teens and young adults (13 to 24 years old) can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709.
quitSTART App
The quitSTART app is a free app that helps you quit smoking with tailored tips, inspiration, and challenges.
Smokefree Teen
Smokefree Teen helps you plan your quit so that you can follow through. Quitting vaping can be easier when you have a plan. FInd out what steps you can take to get ready to quit vaping.
Teens aged 13-17, text QUIT to 47848 to get started.
Youth Vaping Prevention
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES: WHAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE?
E-CIGARETTES & YOUTH: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
E-CIGARETTES & YOUTH: WHAT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS NEED TO KNOW
E-CIGARETTES & YOUTH: WHAT EDUCATORS & COACHES NEED TO KNOW
Toolkit
Washoe County Health PROVIDER Toolkit
NTCSC’s Communications Committee created social media blocks for distribution through social media channels and postcard mailings. While you can find each fact posted on NTCSC’s Facebook page, below you can access each media block. We encourage you to share these media blocks with coworkers, partners, and anyone else who you think will benefit!
DID YOU KNOW?
Let’s protect our youth and reverse the trend together.
NTCSC’S POLICY BRIEFS
The Nevada Tobacco Control & Smoke-free Coalition’s (NTCSC) Communications Committee developed the following policy briefs to assist lawmakers with understanding the current state of tobacco control-related issues and to present simple policy solutions to address the problems. Each policy brief aligns with the coalition’s priorities to:
- Reduce tobacco use and initiation among youth and young adults.
- Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and e-cigarette/ vaping emissions.
- Promote quitting of tobacco use among adults and young people.
- Secure tobacco and vaping prevention funding.
EXPOSURE, PERCEPTION OF, & POLICIES IN THE HOME & AT WORK
Comparison of ATS 2022 Results
TOBACCO LAWS & REGULATIONS
Comparison of 2022 ATS Results by County and State
PREVALENCE
SMOKING PREVALENCE FOR BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH
YRBS Tobacco Survey 2019 Comparison
for Cigarette Smoking Adult Tobacco Survey (ATS)
for E-cigarette Smoking ATS
ATS Tobacco Survey 2022 Comparison
for Cigarette Smoking Youth Risk Behavior Survey
(YRBS)
for E-cigarette Smoking YRBS