{"id":2485,"date":"2024-12-06T19:16:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/central-shenandoah\/?page_id=2485"},"modified":"2024-12-23T09:56:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T14:56:33","slug":"tobacco-and-nicotine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/central-shenandoah\/tobacco-and-nicotine\/","title":{"rendered":"Tobacco and Nicotine"},"content":{"rendered":"

At CSHD, we are committed to helping our community live healthier, smoke-free lives. If you’re ready to quit smoking or using nicotine products, you’re not alone\u2014we’re here to support you every step of the way. There are free nicotine cessation programs<\/strong> designed to help Virginia residents break free from addiction, improve their health, and enjoy a better quality of life by living in tobacco-free environments. Start your journey today, and take the first step toward a brighter, healthier future.<\/p>\n

Check out the Virginia Department of Health page for more details on the Tobacco Control Program.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thinking about quitting smoking, vaping, or tobacco? You don\u2019t have to do it alone. Quit Now Virginia offers free telephone or web-based coaching, free quit-tobacco medicines, text support, self-help materials, group classes and referral to local\u00a0resources. There is no limit to the number of times someone can contact us. Support is available 24\/7 to help you quit for good.<\/p>\n

Call\u00a01-800-QUIT NOW<\/strong>\u00a0(1-800-784-8669), visit\u00a0QuitNowVirginia.org,<\/a>\u00a0or text\u00a0READY<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a034191.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Teens: Visit\u00a0<\/b>VapeFreeVA.org<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0for free vaping resources.\u00a0<\/b>Learn more about the mental and physical health risks of vaping and get tips on how to quit for good.<\/p>\n

Young Adults:\u00a0<\/b>Are you ready to break up with\u00a0your\u00a0vape?\u00a0Visit\u00a0<\/b>VapeFreeVA.org<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0<\/b>for a deeper dive on how to quit vaping and to connect with a Quit Coach online.<\/p>\n

Support Circles:<\/b>\u00a0To\u00a0<\/b>all\u00a0the\u00a0parents, guardians, coaches, educators,\u00a0physicians\u00a0and other adults who want to support a young person in quitting vaping, we\u2019ve got you. Visit\u00a0VapeFreeVA.org<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0for tips on how to talk about vaping with teens and young adults, toolkits and links to connect with a Quit Coach for more support.<\/p>\n

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Tobacco and Nicotine Use Among Youth: A Toolkit For Adults<\/a>
\n<\/strong>This free, downloadable toolkit provides educational resources for addressing youth electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use and aims to prevent middle and high school students\u2019 use of tobacco and nicotine.<\/p>\n

TFCC Toolkit Spanish<\/a> – en espa\u00f1ol<\/p>\n

Would you like help with a tobacco free environment or tobacco cessation and Quit Now Virginia referrals?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Contact\u00a0Tiffany Eustice<\/a>\u00a0(Tiffany.Eustice@VDH.virginia.gov) for technical assistance or help in developing a more comprehensive\u00a0tobacco free policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional Information<\/span><\/p>\n