Smokefree Txt | National Cancer Institute

9609 Medical Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892

Not Applicable.

Eligibility

Serves ages 13 and over with a mobile phone. Offers specialized text programs including programs for adults over 18, youth age 13-17, Veterans, pregnant women, and Native Americans, and a specialized texting program for young adults to stop using chewing tobacco or dip.

Required documents

None.

Hours

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(800) 422-6237

Voice - voice | 1-800-4-CANCER

(877) 448-7848

Voice - voice | Quit Helpline 1-877-44U-QUIT

https://www.smokefree.gov/tools-tips/text-programs

Languages

Available in Spanish at www.smokefree.gov/consejos-herramientas/smokefreeTXT or by texting "ESP" to 47848.

Application process

- Sign up online at www.smokefree.gov/tools-tips/text-programs to select the appropriate text program or text "QUIT" to 47848 by answering a few questions. To opt out, text "STOP" to 47848 any time. - For Native Americans, text "NATIVE" to 47848. - For pregnant women, text "MOM" to 222888. - For young adults quitting chewing tobacco, text "SPIT" to 222888.

Fees

No fee. Message and data rates may apply.

Service area

United States

Description

Offers automated texts to provide encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking, vaping, or using tobacco.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Smoking/Vaping Cessation Smoking/Vaping Cessation Support

Providing organization

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Offers a hotline to provide comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. Provides smoking cessation information, smoking cessation support, and smoking prevention through a Quit Helpline, online downloadable resources at www.SmokeFree.gov, and automated text messaging.