Quit Smoking & Vaping

Published on July 25, 2024

Quitting smoking and vaping reduces your risk of:

• heart disease
• cancer
• lung disease
• other smoking-related illnesses like asthma

Many tobacco and vaping products contain harmful chemicals that can damage your lungs and affect brain development. This is especially troubling for young people. Check out these resources to help you quit.

Resources

Texas DSHS Quitline

Phone-based counseling, no-cost nicotine replacement therapy and self-help

1-877-YES-QUIT (1-877-937-7848)

The Truth Initiative

Anonymous text-to-quit program for youth

Text DITCHJUUL to 88709

American Lung Association

Lung help line and tobacco quit line phone-based counseling

1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872)

QUITXT

Text-message quit support, educational videos and testimonials

Text iquit6 to 844-332-2058

SA Kids BREATHE

If your child has asthma and you need help, contact the SA Kids BREATHE team at 210-207-7282. SA Kids BREATHE is a free at-home asthma education program for children living in San Antonio struggling with asthma.