Quit Tobacco- Resources for Individuals
General
Tobacco Cessation Treatment: What is Covered?
Below is a fact sheet with information on what the biggest health insurance programs cover for tobacco cessation, and how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) changes coverage.
Click here for the fact sheet.
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line
The Quit Line is free, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-800-784-8669. You will receive free medication, live coaching and web forums.
Click here for more information on the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line
Smokefree.gov
Smokefree.gov is designed to help you or anyone you care about quit. It offers numerous resources that can be combined to create a custom quit plan.
Click here to learn more about smokefree.gov
HelpUsQuit.org
This site is dedicated to helping individuals who suffer from Mental Disabilities quit smoking.
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Quitting Apps
Click Here for information on FREE quit apps
Tips From Former Smokers
The "Tips Campaign" was launched by the CDC in 2012. It profiles individuals who are living with the health effects of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.
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Smokefree TXT
SmokefreeTXT is a mobile text messaging service designed for adults and young adults across the United States who are trying to quit smoking. The program was created to provide 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit.
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American Lung Association
The American Lung Association (ALA) has several programs that help smokers take the big step of quitting for good. Learn more about why and how to quit smoking from the link below.
Click here for more information on the American Lung Association
Quit For Life
The American Cancer Society teaches people how to become experts in living without tobacco using "The 4 Essential Practices to Quit For Life," principles based on 25 years of research and experience helping people quit tobacco.
Pregnant Women
First Breath
If you are a pregnant woman and would like help quitting tobacco, First Breath is a great resource for those who are eligible.
Click here for more information on First Breath
Military
Smokefree Veterans
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your physical health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Use SmokefreeVET’s tools, resources, and support to help you become tobacco-free.
Click here for more information on smoke free veterans
Teens/youth
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Smokeless Tobacco
Chew Free
The ChewFree.com website was developed as part of a research project funded by the National Institutes of Health to help people quit their use of chewing tobacco or snuff. Now the website is open to anyone wishing to quit their use of smokeless tobacco products.