Where can I get free nicotine patches in CT?

Call the CT Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW To enroll online, visit www.QuitNow.net/Connecticut or www.CommitToQuitCT.com.

What local community resources are available to combat tobacco use?

The following resources can help you quit smoking and using tobacco products….Quit Lines

• American Cancer Society (Quit for Life)
• American Lung Association (Lung HelpLine & Tobacco QuitLine)
• National Cancer Institute (Smokefree.gov)

How can I get free gum to quit smoking?

Some states offer free or low cost nicotine gum to eligible adults through 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).

What is the mission of tobacco free Connecticut?

Our Mission: To enhance the well-being of Connecticut’s residents by promoting tobacco-free lifestyles and by educating communities about the economic and health costs and consequences of tobacco use.

What can I do to help me quit smoking?

Tobacco use cessation counseling, like that available from 1-800-QUIT-NOW, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications can double the chances of quitting smoking successfully. If you used to smoke, do not start again! If you’ve never smoked – don’t start!

What is the CT quitline?

The CT Quitline is a telephone help line offered free of charge that provides cessation counseling, quitting information, answers to your questions, and support you need while quitting. When you call, your call will be answered by one of our Quit Coaches who are professionally trained to help you quit tobacco.

What is the Clean Indoor Air Act for smoking and vaping?

Expansions to the Clean Indoor Air Act for both smoking and vaping are summarized here. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and roll-your-own tobacco.