Tobacco Prevention & Cessation

Tobacco Quit Programs

Adult Tobacco and Vape Quit Classes

Free adult quit smoking/vaping classes are offered at rotating sites within the county. Monetary vouchers are available for those 18+ wishing to add Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) options such as Nicotine Patches, Nicotine Gum, or Lozenges to assist during the quitting process.

Distance learning is available upon request.

Group Classes

Group classes are offered weekly and available in a variety of locations across Worcester County.

Pregnant/Parenting Women

Group and individual services are available.

Youth Tobacco and Vape Quit Classes

Free youth quit smoking/vaping classes are offered virtually, for youth ages 14-17.

Participant Review!

"After a lifetime of smoking, I finally said "enough" and decided to kick the habit. The only question was how I was going to accomplish this - after all, I had tried to quit many times before. I was encouraged to enroll in the Worcester County Health Department's Smoking Cessation program, and that decision has made all the difference. With access to nicotine patches and weekly meetings with an experienced counselor, I began to believe for the first time that I could do this! Several months later, I'm still going strong - saving money, breathing easier, and overall feeling better than I have in years! Sticking with this program has changed my life; I recommend it to anyone who is serious about quitting nicotine."

-Smoker for 57 years in Ocean Pines, MD

"The youth tobacco program helped me to stop vaping. The coaches were very helpful and I completed the program vape-free. I am breathing a lot better and I feel good that I made the decision to get help and quit vaping."

-Berlin Resident age 17

Additional Youth Quit Resources

1-800-QUIT-NOW

The Maryland Tobacco Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), provides FREE help in quitting. The Quitline offers effective evidenced based counseling to assist Marylanders aged 13 years and older in quitting tobacco use 24/7. For more information and to enroll in the program visit www.SmokingStopsHere.com.

Smokefree TXT

Mobile text messaging program that provides 24/7 tips, advice and encouragement to help you quit smoking. To sign up, simply text QUIT to IQUIT (47848). This free program is designed and run by the National Cancer Institute.

QuitSTART App

This free app takes the information you provide about your smoking history and gives you tailored tips, inspiration and challenges to help you become smoke-free and live a healthier life. This program is designed and run by the National Cancer Institute. For more information, visit teen.smokefree.gov.

Truth Initiative E-Cigarette Quit Program

To access the new e-cigarette quit program, text “DITCHVAPE” to 88709. For more information on the text-based e-cigarette quit program from Truth Initiative, visit truthinitiative.org/quitecigarettes