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Ready To Quit? You Don't Have To Do It Alone.
Free, confidential support to help you or someone you love quit vaping.
No judgment. No barriers. Just help.
Washington County has one of the highest tobacco use rates in New York State, nearly double the state average. Washington County Public Health created Commit 2 Quit specifically because local residents deserve local support. The program offers free one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and guidance on medication options that can double your chances of quitting for good. Whether you're ready to set a quit date today or just want to understand your options, a Nicotine Cessation Specialist is ready to work around your schedule — in person or virtually. No waiting lists. No cost. Just someone in your community who gets it.
I Want To Quit
You're not alone. Over half of young vapers want to quit. Get text support, apps, and resources designed for you. There's help for you.
This Time Is Different.
Tried before and it didn't stick? Multiple attempts are completely normal. This time can be different with proven strategies that actually work. There's help for you.
Help My Child
Just discovered your teen vapes? Take a breath. We'll show you how to have the conversation without anger, punishment, or pushing them away. There's help for you.
Ready to quit?
These resources are ready for you.
Washington County Commit 2 Quit
Washington County's Commit 2 Quit program provides support and resources to help residents quit smoking and vaping. Services include education, cessation support, and referrals to additional quitting resources.
You've already taken the hardest step, now you got back up.
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45% of young adults ages 18–24 who used a quitline successfully quit vaping within 3 months.
-American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Washington County Youth Bureau
The Washington County Youth Bureau provides vaping education and prevention resources for youth, parents, educators, and community organizations. Programs focus on increasing awareness of the risks associated with vaping and substance use.
Drop the Vape
Drop the Vape is a New York State vaping cessation program designed to help teens and young adults quit nicotine products. It offers free tools, education, and support resources.
Freedom from Smoking
Freedom From Smoking® is a comprehensive, evidence-based tobacco cessation program developed by the American Lung Association. Designed to help people break their addiction to all tobacco products including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vapes by addressing the physical, mental, and social aspects of quitting.
New Choices Recovery Center
Our on-call helpline is available 7 days a week, including holidays and closures. Connect with a peer who understands what you're going through and can offer real support, no matter when you reach out.
OASAS Vaping Prevention Resource
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports leads vaping and substance misuse prevention for youth and adults. They implement evidence-based programs in schools and communities, promote positive coping skills, and strictly enforce tobacco-free environments across all certified facilities.
Council for Prevention
The Council for Prevention fosters healthy communities, schools, families, and individuals. The Council supports and encourages collaboration among leaders, professionals, and community members addressing the issues of mental health, substance abuse, disease prevention, treatment, and recovery.
NYS Quitline
New York State's free tobacco and vaping cessation helpline, also known as Smokefree.gov, the National Cancer Institute's evidence-based quit program. Trained coaches help you build a personalized quit plan at your own pace, available by phone, text, or live online chat. No cost, no insurance needed.
Behind every kid who quits is an adult who helps them do it.
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67% of middle and high school students who currently vape tried to quit.
- CDC
ALA Helping Teens Quit
Get tobacco cessation and education resources to talk to teens about the dangers of smoking and vaping and to help them quit if they have already become addicted. Includes guides, tools, and direct helpline support for parents and caregivers.
AHA Parents Guide
American Heart Association Parent Guide with links to infographics and resources to talk to children about tobacco and vaping. Helps keep children from smoking and vaping with practical, age-appropriate conversation tools and prevention strategies.
Stanford REACH Lab — Prevention Toolkits
Free, evidence-based prevention and intervention toolkits for anyone who works with youth. Covers adolescent brain development, deceptive marketing tactics used by vaping companies, positive youth development, and practical refusal skills. All curricula are completely free and available online.
Vaping 101 — HHS Educator Hub
Must-know facts about e-cigarettes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes classroom-ready curriculum, parent guides, and evidence-based information on vaping in age-appropriate language. Covers ingredients, health effects, and how nicotine addiction works.
Smokefree Teen
Smokefree Teen is a digital health initiative created by the National Cancer Institute designed to help teenagers quit smoking, vaping, and using other tobacco products. The program provides scientifically backed tools and personalized support directly through mobile devices and the web.
AHA Tobacco-Free Schools Toolkit
A free PDF toolkit designed to help school districts respond to the youth tobacco and vaping epidemic. Provides practical strategies, policies, and resources to create and maintain tobacco-free school environments.