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Cessation

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Effective tobacco cessation programs build knowledge and skills while engaging participants in their own decision-making, increasing the likelihood of long-term success.​


Help Young People​ Quit Vapes and Tobacco

For Educators

Developed by the California Department of Public Health, the "Help students quit vaping and smoking tobacco products" resource provides teachers and school staff with practical strategies and free tools to support students in quitting vaping and smoking. 

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For Young People

Developed by the California Department of Public Health, the "Help your friends and family quit vaping and smoking" resource gives youth practical ways to support friends or family in quitting vaping and smoking, including creating safe spaces, encouraging healthy activities, and showing compassion during setbacks. This resource is available in the following languages:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese

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For Parents and Caregivers

Developed by the California Department of Public Health, the "Help young people quit vapes and other tobacco products" resource helps friends and family support young people in quitting vaping and tobacco by offering guidance on listening with empathy, creating safe spaces, and encouraging healthy choices. This resource is available in the following languages: 

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese

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Recommended Programs

 

Kick It California

​Kick It California provides free services to he​l​​p youth and adults quit smoking, vaping, or other nicotine products and prov​ides training and technical assistance to local organizations across California. ​

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EX Program

The first-of-its-kind program to help young people quit vaping, the EX Program is a text support service that has helped more than 150,000 youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping

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Cessation Curricula

 

Project SUN (Stop the Use of Nicotine)

Project SUN is a culturally adapted youth smoking cessation program tailored to the needs of American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) youth. To learn about training on this curriculum, contact trdrp@ucop.edu 

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Not On Tobacco

Not On Tobacco (​N-O-T)​ was designed to address issues that are specifically important to teens. It uses interactive learning strategies based on Social Cognitive Theory that can be applied in everyday life and encourages a voluntary change for youth ages 14 to 19.

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