There are many resources to help you quit smoking or stay smoke-free.
FDA-approved medication plus counseling can greatly improve your chances to stop smoking. Of note, switching to e-cigarettes is NOT recommended by healthcare providers or the FDA as a method to stop smoking. You can always talk to your doctor for more information about any of the listed resources:
UCSF Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center offers Stop Smoking classes, one-on-one counseling, and weekly support groups in-person or on Zoom. Contact the Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center at (415) 885-7895.
Kick It California (or California Smokers' Helpline) offers free phone counseling, online chat, and texting support. Contact the Kick It California quitline at (800) 300-8086.
Smokefree.gov, a National Cancer Institute program, provides free text messaging programs to give encouragement and tips for becoming tobacco-free. To enroll, text 'UCSF' to 47848.