We’ll be honest. Quitting tobacco is tough. The first week can be especially difficult. Thankfully, the benefits start piling up quickly. And this can give you the motivation you need to keep going.
In 20 Minutes
Your heart rate returns to normal and your blood pressure drops.
In 3 Days
Your body will be completely free of nicotine.
Within 1 Week
Withdrawal symptoms like headaches, mood swings, and increased hunger will lessen or go away completely.
In 20 Minutes
Your blood pressure goes down and your pulse slows to normal.
In 1 Day
Your carbon monoxide level drops to normal and your oxygen level goes up. Your chance of having a heart attack goes down.
In 3 Days
Your body is free of nicotine. Your bronchial tubes relax, making it easier to breathe. Your sense of taste and smell improve.
Kick It California offers a free, customizable quit plan, progress tracker, and craving help to quit smoking or vaping. Access clinically proven behavior change strategies — kick tobacco & nicotine for good.
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Resources on Deciding and Planning to Quit and Managing Triggers and Cravings.
ACHC offers educational resources, as well as health education services available for enrollment. Call for course enrollment and resources.
Other Languages: English, Spanish,
Cost: Free
210 E Merced St. Fowler, CA 93625
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(559) 834-5341
191 E Polk St. Coalinga, CA 93210
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
(559) 935-2100
A free program that helps Californians kick smoking, vaping, and smokeless tobacco with the help of proven, science-based strategies. Take the first step toward quitting.
More information at www.kickitca.org.
English: 1-800-300-8086
Spanish: 1-800-600-8191
A free program that offers free telephone counseling, self-help materials, free nicotine patches and online help in four Asian languages (Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese) to help individuals quit smoking.
More information at www.asiansmokersquitline.org.
Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin): 1-800-838-8917
Korean: 1-800-556-5564
Vietnamese: 1-800-778-8440
(English) | (Chinese) | (Korean) | (Vietnamese)
Cost: Free for basic membership. Premium membership is $99.95 for 12 months
Cost: Free
Other Information: Program contains educational resources and strategies.
Cost: Free
Other languages: Spanish
Other Information: Educational resources and live help through instant messaging. Text messaging service is also available.
www.Smokefree.gov
www.Espanol.Smokefree.gov
www.Women.Smokefree.gov
www.Teen.Smokefree.gov
Cost: Free
Other languages: Spanish
Other Information: Educational resources and live help through instant messaging. Text messaging service is also available.
Cost: Free to members with Tricare
Other Information: For military personnel and families. Interactive web and phone-based support that tracks your progress and prepares you to quit tobacco for good.
Cost: Free to members to Tricare
Other Information: Young Adults Age 13-19, text message program, Quitline LiveHelp available Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Other Languages: Spanish
Other Information: Sends six weeks of teen-friendly quit texts to their cell phones
Other Information: Teens and young adults can enroll in this anonymous and free text messaging program to help quit vaping, using evidence-based tips and strategies. To register, use text line or fill out online form.
1221 Fulton Street, 3rd Floor, Fresno CA 93721
(559) 600-6449 • DPHTobaccoFree@fresnocountyca.gov
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
ENGLISH
1-800-300-8086
SPANISH
1-800-600-8191
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