To learn more

It’s hard to give up tobacco. But you can quit! Many organizations offer free information, counseling, and other services focusing on how to quit and where to go for help. Other good resources to ask for help can include your doctor, dentist, local hospital, or employer. You can call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit us online at www.cancer.org. There are also other groups listed below that can help you.

More information from your American Cancer Society

Here is more information you might find helpful. You also can order free copies of our documents from our toll-free number, 1-800-227-2345, or read most of them on our Web site, www.cancer.org.

More on quitting

Guide to Quitting Smoking (also in Spanish)

Smoking and tobacco

Questions About Smoking, Tobacco, and Health (also in Spanish)

Child and Teen Tobacco Use (also in Spanish)

Tobacco-Related Cancers Fact Sheet

Tobacco and the LGBT Community

National organizations and Web sites*

If you want to quit tobacco and need help, contact one of the following organizations. Along with the American Cancer Society, other sources of information and support include:

Kill the Can
Web site: www.killthecan.org

Online information and support for those committed to quitting smokeless tobacco

Nicotine Anonymous (NicA)
Toll-free number: 1-877-879-6422 (1-877-TRY-NICA)
Web site: www.nicotine-anonymous.org

For free information on their 12-step program, meeting schedules and locations, print materials, or information on how to start a group in your area

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office on Smoking and Health
Web site: www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
Free quit support line: 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
TTY: 1-800-332-8615

Offers information on tobacco and health as well as help with quitting tobacco

National Cancer Institute
Toll-free number: 1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)
Web site: www.cancer.gov
Toll-free tobacco line: 1-877-448-7848
Direct tobacco Web site: www.smokefree.gov

Quitting information, cessation guide, and counseling is offered, as well as information on state telephone-based quit programs

No matter who you are, we can help. Contact us anytime, day or night, for information and support. Call us at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.