LFHD is committed to helping everybody to live healthier lives by making sure everyone has access to free tobacco and nicotine cessation support and living and playing in environments with tobacco-free policies. Read more below and click on the links for helpful resources:
- Provider Resources
- Community Resources
- Resources for Worksites and Parklands to go Tobacco Free
Thinking about quitting smoking, vaping, or tobacco? You don’t have to do it alone. Quit Now Virginia offers free telephone or web-based coaching, free quit-tobacco medicines, text support, self-help materials, group classes and referral to local resources. There is no limit to the number of times someone can contact us. Support is available 24/7 to help you quit for good.
Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669), visit QuitNowVirginia.org, or text READY to 34191.
Teens & Young Adults: Two thirds of young people who vape want to quit. Are you tired of vaping and want help quitting? Text 873-373 or go to LiveVapeFreeVA.org to get started.
Adults: Live Vape Free Virginia also provides free expert advice to parents, guardians, and concerned adults. Download a vaping discussion guide and connect with a live coach for tips on talking to a teen about vaping
Tobacco and Nicotine Use Among Youth: A Toolkit For Adults
This free, downloadable toolkit provides educational resources for addressing youth electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use and aims to prevent middle and high school students’ use of tobacco and nicotine.
Learn more on our Community Resources webpage about this toolkit and find a helpful quick fact sheet about youth tobacco and nicotine use.
Would you like help with a tobacco free environment or tobacco cessation and Quit Now Virginia referrals?
Contact Tiffany Eustice (Tiffany.Eustice@VDH.virginia.gov) for technical assistance or help in developing a more comprehensive tobacco free policy.