Quitting and
Staying Quit
Tobacco-Free Life
If you’re thinking about quitting smoking, vaping, or using nicotine pouches, you’re not alone. Almost 70% of people who smoke want to quit because of the health benefits, cost savings, and lifestyle improvements. Quitting can be hard since nicotine is highly addictive and affects both body and mind.
Finding Support to Quit
Quitting takes planning and support. With the right help, you’re more likely to quit for good. Here’s how to set up a support network and make your quit plan:
Reach Out to Friends and Family – Let close friends, family, and coworkers know your plan to quit so they can encourage you.
Talk to Your Doctor – Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss medications and get advice that fits your needs.
Use the Maine QuitLink – Get free help (no insurance needed) with tools personalized for your quit journey to increase your chance of success.
Check Your Health Insurance – Contact your insurance provider to see if they cover tobacco cessation.
Join a Support Group – Connect with others who are quitting, have quit, or attend a cessation program.
Remember: You Can Do This
Quitting often takes multiple attempts, but there are more former people who smoke than current ones. If they can do it, so can you! Download the Thinking About Quitting Booklet for tips and exercises to help you be tobacco-free.
Taking the first step is the hardest, but with the right support, you can quit and stay quit.
Stay Connected
or ongoing support and tips, like The Maine QuitLink on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or X.
Additional Resources
Find more tools and information on the SmokeFree.gov website.
Quit Your Way
We have free tools to help you quit, no matter where you are in your journey. When you’re ready to quit smoking, vaping, or using smokeless tobacco products, pick the support that works best for you.
Enroll Online
Take control of your quit journey with easy-to-use online tools. Customize a quit plan, stay motivated, and track your progress using the online dashboard. Start today and build a plan made just for you.
- Free 4-week starter kit of patch, gum, or lozenges
- Text message support
- Chat online with a coach
Call to Quit
Get free, 1-on-1 phone coaching with a trained Quit Coach to make your own quit plan. People who join are twice as likely to quit, and using free nicotine gum, patches, or lozenges can triple your chances.
- 12 weeks of free gum, patches, or lozenges
- Talk with a Quit Coach
- Unlimited support