Smoking Cessation Resources
Free Tools to help you quit smoking and stay tobacco-free in DC
Smoking Cessation Resources
Free Tools to help you quit smoking and stay tobacco-free in DC
Smoking Cessation Resources
Free Tools to help you quit smoking and stay tobacco-free in DC
Quit For Life Program
The Quit for Life Program is a free program offered by the DC Department of HealthVisit DC Department of Health website/span> to help residents of Washington D.C. quit tobacco for good. The program combines evidence-based approaches to quit smoking and staying tobacco-free. We personalize your Quit Program to give you the best chances of beating tobacco. This plan will include a combination of medications (the “patch,” gum, and lozenges), counseling, and daily advice and support.
With our mobile app you can set your quit date, read tips to beat cravings, and message your coach for 24/7 support from wherever you are. Explore the tools that are included in our program, and get your personalized Quit Program.
Take the first step toward a smoke-free future with free, confidential support designed for residents of the District of Columbia.
Take The First Step Today. It’s Free.
Personalized Coach Support
You’ll work with a coach to create a personalized Quit Program, gain a community with coach-led group sessions, and have trackers, text support and more at your fingertips.
Advice and Connection
Get daily advice on how to manage triggers, track progress you’ve made, and connect with others who are trying to quit—all in one place.
Long-Term Success
Rest assured your Quit Program is designed to help you make changes that last, with ongoing coach support throughout the program and beyond.
Lessons in Living Tobacco Free
Understand how to stay motivated, beat urges, and use medications to enjoy life free from tobacco.
Studies report that people who call a quitline are more likely to quit and stay quit. Your chances of quitting successfully are 8 times better with the program.
Medications to Quit and stay Tobacco-Free
Medications like nicotine replacement therapy (gum or patches) can ease cravings and withdrawal, making it easier to stop smoking. Unlike quitting cold turkey, these treatments boost your comfort and success during smoking cessation.
With your DC Quit Now Program, you may receive a free Quit Kit—delivered to your home in the District of Columbia—with the tools you need to start your journey toward a smoke-free life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) reduces the discomfort after quitting by replacing the nicotine from cigarettes with nicotine from things like patches, gum, and lozenges.
Prescription Medications
There are currently two quit-smoking pills approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Bupropion and Varenicline. Check with your insurance provider about coverage for prescription medications.
Combined Approaches
Studies show that combining nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) with prescription medications gives you the best chance to quit smoking and stay tobacco-free. Many people benefit from using both the nicotine patch (a long-acting NRT) and short-acting options like gum or lozenges to better manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Even more effective? Combining medication with counseling. The DC Quit for Life Program offers access to both expert support and proven tools to help you stop smoking for good.
Most prescription smoking cessation medications are covered by insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid (though not through the Quit for Life Program). Talk to your doctor or health care provider to see what’s right for you.
Now is your time to quit smoking for good.
Spiral Up Lite
Feel Better Faster
This simple free mindfullness app distracts you from stress, one of the major triggers for smoking. In a one year study of 177 smokers, mindfullness apps like Spiral Lite showed some of highest rates of success at helping people quit smoking and stay tobacco free.
The app is being promoted as an initiative of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council.