Cessation Referrals
Cessation Referrals
Stop Smoking/Vaping Cessation Resources
- FOR EVERYONE - NYS Quitline: Call 1-866-NYQUITS (1-866-697-8487) or visit https://www.nysmokefree.com for free Nicotine Replacement Therapy and one-on-one counseling, to stop using tobacco-products.
- FOR EVERYONE - (via Text): Learn2QuitNY: The NYS Quitline sponsors a free Smoking and Vaping Support program via text. Just TEXT "QUITNOW" to 333888 to join.
- FOR PARENTS - (via Text): Visit Truth Initiative Parental Resources to receive daily advice to help youth quit, or TEXT “QUIT” to 202-899-7550
- FOR TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS - VAPE SUPPORT- (via Text): TEXT “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709 to join This is Quitting, vape support for young people ages 13-24, sponsored by the Truth Initiative.
- FOR ADULTS: (Telephone & In-Person) CCHP Stop Smoking Program through the Center for Community Health and Prevention at URMC offers free quit support from certified counselors. Click link above or call (585) 602-0720
- FOR ADULTS (Online via Zoom) Commit to Quit!: FREE Zoom group program for adults, led virtually by an expert team of certified tobacco counselors at the CCHP, is designed to help find your path toward freedom from smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco.
- FOR ADULTS (Text & Telephone) Wilmot Tobacco Cessation Program offers FREE text- and telephone-based cessation counseling with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy, available in ENGLISH or SPANISH, led by cessation experts. TEXT "WILMOT" to 63141 or call (585) 504-9461.
- FOR ADULTS - Rochester Regional Health offers cessation services through the Freedom From Smoking Curriculum. Fee may apply. Click website above for information.
- FOR UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER EMPLOYEES AND SPOUSES: Well-U’s You Can Quit! program: Professional quit coaches can help staff quitting or gradually reducing smoking or vaping. Join your quit coach now.
Other Cessation Resources for Patients/Clients
For the best results, we recommend individuals use these resources in addition to the one-on-one counseling.