You’ve Taken the First Step to a Better You
Quitting smoking isn’t easy—and you’re not alone. Most people try several times before they succeed. This page offers quick access to free tools, expert support, and a variety of options—from face-to-face counseling to texting—to help you find what works for you and stay motivated.
Ready to Quit? Free Help, Tools & Support Are Just a Click Away
Free, Confidential Help to Quit Smoking
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.
Quit Center Services for Your Community
Free Spanish-speaking Support Groups to Quit Tobacco
RWJ Barnabas Health offers free virtual support groups for Spanish-speaking New Jersey residents ready to quit smoking or vaping. Led by bilingual specialists, the program includes free nicotine replacement therapies—no insurance needed. Call (833) 795-QUIT to learn more.
Join The Youth Quit Group – Go #TobaccoFreeNJ!
Ready to quit vaping or smoking? Connect with peers and counselors in a supportive 4-week virtual group. Sessions meet Mondays at 3 PM via Zoom. Call (609) 804-QUIT or (856) 641-8633 to get started!
Support That Fits You – LGBTQ+ Quit Group by Inspira
Join a safe, inclusive space to quit smoking, vaping, or chewing. The Inspira Quit Center’s virtual group meets Monday evenings on Microsoft Teams. Get expert support—wherever you are. Call (856) 641-6024 to learn more.
Free Help for Families Ready to Quit Smoking
Mom’s Quit Connection for Families (MQCF) is a free statewide program for pregnant women, parents, and caregivers of children 8 and under who want to quit smoking or vaping. Clients work with Tobacco Treatment Specialists to create personalized quit plans and receive unlimited sessions, incentives, and flexible scheduling. Hours are 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
Enrollment options:
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Fax-to-Quit (via healthcare provider),
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Call (888) 545-5191
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Or visit https://momsquit.com/
Quit for Kids: Free Text Support for Families
Quit for Kids is a free texting program from Mom's Quit Connection for Families, designed for pregnant women, partners, and caregivers of children 8 and under.
Get customized messages to:
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Support quitting
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Manage triggers
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Prevent relapse
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Learn about child development
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Receive personalized coaching
Text QUITFORKIDS to 53016
Thinking About Quitting but Need More Motivation?
Quit Smoking and Start to Feel the Benefits in Minutes, Not Years
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20 minutes = Your heart rate drops to a normal level.
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12 to 24 hours = Carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal and the risk of a heart attack is significantly reduced.
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1 to 9 months = Your coughing and shortness of breath decreases.
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1 year = Your risk of heart disease is reduced by half of a smoker.
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10 years = Your risk of dying from lung cancer is reduced by half of that a smoker.
Vaping Is Not a Safer Option, It Damages DNA Like Smoking
New research shows that vaping causes similar levels of DNA damage as smoking—more than twice the damage found in non-users. The more you vape or smoke, the worse the damage, especially with popular devices and sweet or minty flavors. This kind of damage is linked to serious diseases like cancer. If you’re ready to quit, now’s the time—and help is available.