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Tobacco Prevention & Cessation

Looking for Help to Quit Smoking?

While we do not offer tobacco cessation services on-site, there are many great resources available to help you quit:
 
  • Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for free support and resources.
  • Text QUIT to 47848 to receive help through text messaging.
  • Visit www.smokefree.gov for additional tools and support.

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Health Education

Tobacco Prevention & Cessation

The aim of the Tobacco Use Cessation and Prevention Program is to enhance public health by:

  • Preventing the initiation of tobacco use among youth.
  • Encouraging individuals to quit tobacco use.
  • Safeguarding our families, friends, and community from the perils of secondhand smoke.
  • Collaborating with community leaders to promote strategies for safeguarding the community against the risks associated with tobacco use.

Need support to quit?

Quit Now Kentucky: Dial 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text “QUITKY” to 797979. (open to all ages and tobacco products)

My Life My Quit: Call or text “START MY QUIT” to 1-855-891-9989. (available to teens aged 17 and below, all tobacco products)

This is Quitting: Text “KENTUCKY” to 88709. (for ages 13-24, focusing on e-cigarette products)

For those using THC products, findhelpnowky.org offers a real-time substance use disorder treatment availability locator and information center for Kentucky.

Additionally, we offer tobacco prevention education in schools and aid in the development of policies related to tobacco regulations, policies, and city/county ordinances. Annually, we equip tobacco retailers with materials from the FDA’s “This is Our Watch” campaign to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations governing the sale of tobacco products.

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