YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

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Help Youth Quit

Are you an adult who wants to help a young person quit tobacco or vape use?

Free support is available for Missouri youth 13 years and older.

Be the First Step

START HEALING.

Some teens may want your help taking the first step of calling or sending the text. But remember, they need to do the work in order to be successful. You can complete the WEB REFERRAL as a *Not HIPAA Covered Entity* and a quit coach will reach out to the teen within 24 hours. The teen being referred must consent to participate in the tobacco cessation program before the referral is made.

Refer a Teen

Help a young person quit

  • My Life, My Quit is a free tobacco treatment program created specifically with young people in mind.
  • My Life, My Quit offers 24/7 365 coaching support by text, web, and phone, to reach youth where they are and provide an easy-to-use, non-judgmental experience. You can’t force a young person to quit, but you can be there to support them. Youth ages 13-17 can text “Start My Quit” to connect with a coach or receive quit tips.
Learn More - My Life, My Quit

Youth

The coaches at Missouri Tobacco Quit Services are specially trained to help teens beat addiction. They’re available 24/7 365 days a year, and they never judge you or your family. If you are a teen who is struggling, connect with our FREE services.

Tobacco Comes In All Shapes And Forms. So do our FREE Services.

Whether it’s dip, vapes, cigarettes, or cigars, all tobacco is dangerous. Our trained Coaches help teens recognize the dangers and develop a customized plan for quitting.

Wanting to learn more about the products they are using?

Visit BehindTheHazeMo.com

Young Adults

Like free resources to help you quit vaping or smoking?

Text “START” to 36072 or enroll by phone or online chat.

Quit Today

MENTAL HEALTH & MANAGING STRESS

Tobacco use doesn't just affect your physical body. It can also lead to chronic mental health problems.

DEALING WITH THE STRESS OF QUITTING

  • Many tobacco users claim that they continue to smoke, vape or chew for stress relief. But did you know that tobacco is actually proven to cause more stress?
  • Nicotine only provides a short-term relief that doesn't address the root of your stress. In fact, the only stress you're relieving is caused by withdrawals from the tobacco itself.
  • Try to find a stress management technique that works for you and isn't damaging to your health. What works for someone else may not be what works for your addiction.

Here are a just few alternative suggestions from the American Heart Association

  • Go for a walk, run or bike ride.
  • Take a break to spend time with a loved one or pet.
  • Spend time on something you're passionate about.
  • Work out
  • Remember that, if it isn't urgent, you can sleep on it and face it the following day.
  • Listen to music or a podcast.
  • Read