TOBACCO AND VAPING
We know that nicotine use is one of the biggest causes of preventable deaths in Vermont. We also know that it is a very hard addiction to beat. We promote a variety of programs that support those working to quit.
CESSATION SUPPORT
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Your local coalition has many cessation resources for you:
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GET HELP QUITTING
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Working with a Vermont Quit Partner or Quitline Coach increases your chances quitting.
Wherever you are on your path to quitting, 802Quits can help. FREE PATCHES, GUM AND LOZENGES |
IMAGINE YOUR LIFE WITHOUT TOBACCO
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Adults who smoke or vape or parents with teens who smoke or vape can go to www.becomeanex.org to get free quit tools created with the expertise of the Mayo Clinic.
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TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
Start My Quit
My Life My Quit Website My Life, My Quit is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text “Start My Quit” to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It’s YOUR LIFE and we’re here to help you live it YOUR WAY. |
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This Is Quitting
This Is Quitting Website The first-of-its-kind texting app to help young people quit vaping, This is Quitting has helped more than 250,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping. Learn more about how it works and the additional resources available for parents of young vapers and for adults who want to quit. Teens and young adults can join for free by texting VTVAPEFREE to 88709 |
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Phone Apps With Games
quitSTART
Vaping and Smoking Cessation Includes games and distraction challenges. Learn more at the quitSTART website
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Smokitten
Smoking Cessation Game involving kittens and coins. Costs $3.99 Learn more at the Smokitten website
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smokeSCREEN
Vaping Prevention Game Game with challenges often faced by teens. Learn more at the smokeSCREEN Website
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Cigbreak Free
Smoking Cessation Game Learn more about the game here: Huffington Post Article - "This Game Claims To Be Able To Help You Quit Smoking" Click the button below to download the APK file for the game:
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Phone Apps Without Games
Kwit
Smoking Cessation App Helps you to confront the side effects of quitting. Learn more at the Kwit Website
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Breathwrk
App for management of stress, anxiety, and cravings. Includes guided breathing exercises to help relieve anxiety. Learn more at the Breathwrk Website 
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Connect to your SAP (Student Assistance Professional)
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Brattleboro Union High School
Ricky Davidson rdavidson@wsesdvt.org or 802-451-3452 |
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
Luis Vargas Lvargas@lelandandgray.org or 802-221-2100 ext. 175 |
Need Assistance?
Our Tobacco Coordinators can connect you to tobacco cessation services and resources
Laura is Here to Help in the Bellows Falls Area
Call 802-463-9927 or email laura@greaterfallsconnections.org |
Shelley Is Here to Help in the Deerfield Valley Area
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Kayla Is Here to Help in the West River Valley Area
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Rolf Is Here to Help in the Brattleboro Area
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