Tobacco Cessation Resources
Quitlines
MI Tobacco Quitlink
1.800.784.8669 English
1.855.335.3569 Spanish
National Cancer Institute
Toll-free hotline: 1.877.448.7848
The National Cancer Institute’s trained counselors are available to provide information and help with quitting in English or Spanish. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Websites
- American Heart Association – American Heart Association provides information about tobacco as well as how to quit. Includes quizzes, resources, and tips.
- American Lung Association – Provides support for tobacco cessation and free “Help for Smokers and Other Tobacco Users” guide.
- Become an EX – Become an Ex-smoker provides information on how to quit smoking, quitting, committing to quit, and developing a quit plan.
- CDC Tips from Former Smokers – This campaign offers insight into the lives of people who are living with serious long-term health problems from smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. Includes facts and statistics about how tobacco can affect illnesses and conditions.
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Tobacco Section – This website provides information and resources to help people quit using tobacco.
- Smokefree.gov – Provides Smokefree TXT services, apps, a quit plan, and a personalized quit experience for those trying to stop smoking.
- SmokefreeTeen – Smokefree.gov website that provides free, accurate information and assistance to help teenagers quit smoking and stay tobacco-free.
- SmokefreeVeterans – Smokefree.gov website that provides free, accurate information and assistance to help veterans quit smoking and stay tobacco-free.
Devices & Tools
- SmokefreeTXT: For adults and young adults. Text the word QUIT to 47848 or sign up online.
- SmokefreeVET: For military veterans. Text VET to 47848 and VETesp to 47848 for Spanish, or sign up online.
- quitSTART Smartphone App Smokefree.gov’s smartphone app that helps you track your quit smoking progress, receive motivational reminders, encouragement, and more.
Support Groups & Classes
Tobacco cessation groups and classes can help give you the tools and support you need to live a tobacco-free life. Check out the list of available options.