Empower People on Their Journey to Quit Smoking
Public health professionals play a key role in helping patients quit smoking. These resources provide practical tools and strategies to facilitate effective conversations and support smokers in achieving lasting success.
Tobacco Cessation Provider Toolkit
Mom’s Quit Connection for Families (MQCF) and the NJ Quitline offer a provider toolkit to help New Jersey healthcare professionals deliver effective tobacco cessation support. The online toolkit makes it easy to explore available services and resources. Questions? Contact us at tobaccofreenj@thecooperative.org.
Fax-to-Quit Referral Program
Quickly refer people who smoke or vape to New Jersey’s free Quitline and Mom’s Quit Connection for Families programs. Once submitted, a quit coach will promptly contact your client. This supports the Ask, Advise, Refer model and provides follow-up reports via the fax-to-quit form. Registering for a personalized form also connects you with Tobacco Free for a Healthy New Jersey for updates and announcements. For more personalized forms email us at tobaccofreenj@thecooperative.org.
The New Jersey Quitline
The NJ Quitline is a free, 24/7 phone and online service for anyone 13 or older ready to quit smoking or vaping. Experienced Quit Coaches offer non-judgmental support and help create personalized quit plans, including tips for managing cravings and preventing relapse.
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Fax-to-Quit (via healthcare provider),
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Call 1-866-NJ STOPS,
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Or visit www.njquitline.org.
Eligible callers may receive free nicotine patches. Up to 2 quit attempts per year are supported.
Mom’s Quit Connection (MQC) for Families
Mom’s Quit Connection (MQC) and MQC for Families offer updated brochures, posters, quit cards, and other free materials—available to download or order. Questions? Contact us at tobaccofreenj@thecooperative.org.
Quit Centers Across New Jersey
With NJ Department of Health funding, residents now have access to 11 Quit Centers across the state. These centers offer free support to help reduce or quit tobacco use.
Enrolled clients may qualify for free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Contact your local Quit Center to learn more!
Vaping Is Rising Fast, Here’s How You Can Help ...
Vaping has become an epidemic among middle and high school students, with use skyrocketing in recent years. Tobacco-Free for a Healthy NJ offers tools to support parents and schools, including Youth Tobacco Action Groups, a Vaping Policy Toolkit, and the “Don’t Get Vaped In” training. These resources help communities respond with education, support, and prevention.
Additional Resources
2024 Surgeon General’s Report
Smoking rates have fallen from nearly half of U.S. adults in 1964 to about one in nine today—but disparities remain. The report outlines strategies to eliminate tobacco-related disease and death, focusing on equity and bold policy actions. Learn how health professionals can help close the gap.
Free CDC Materials Available: Tips From Former Smokers Campaign
Download free educational and promotional materials from the CDC’s national Tips From Former Smokers campaign.
Help Youth Quit Tobacco
Youth tobacco use—including e-cigarettes—remains a serious health concern, and most adult smokers start before age 18. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers practical guidance to help clinicians support cessation in young patients. Explore strategies and resources to make a difference today.