Smokefree Txt | National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Not Applicable.
Eligibility
Serves ages 13 and over with a mobile phone. Offers specialized text programs including programs for adults over 18, youth age 13-17, Veterans, pregnant women, and Native Americans, and a specialized texting program for young adults to stop using chewing tobacco or dip.
Required documents
None.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(877) 448-7848
Voice·
voice | Quit Helpline 1-877-44U-QUIT
Languages
Available in Spanish at www.smokefree.gov/consejos-herramientas/smokefreeTXT or by texting "ESP" to 47848.
Application process
- Sign up online at www.smokefree.gov/tools-tips/text-programs to select the appropriate text program or text "QUIT" to 47848 by answering a few questions. To opt out, text "STOP" to 47848 any time.
- For Native Americans, text "NATIVE" to 47848.
- For pregnant women, text "MOM" to 222888.
- For young adults quitting chewing tobacco, text "SPIT" to 222888.
Fees
No fee. Message and data rates may apply.
Service area
United States
Offers automated texts to provide encouragement, advice, and tips to help smokers quit smoking, vaping, or using tobacco.
Data provided by
211 Summit
Providing organization
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Offers a hotline to provide comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. Provides smoking cessation information, smoking cessation support, and smoking prevention through a Quit Helpline, online downloadable resources at www.SmokeFree.gov, and automated text messaging.