You Don’t Have to Quit Alone.
Free, confidential help is available 24/7 — by phone, text, or app.
Proven programs that help Nebraskans quit for good
Nebraska Tobacco Quitline
Free, confidential, and built just for youth in Nebraska.
- 1-800-QUIT-NOW
- Text QUITNOW to 333888
- Quitnow.ne.gov
Free 24/7 support, trained quit coaches, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) available for eligible participants.
People who use a quitline are twice as likely to quit successfully compared to those who try on their own.
People have Quit tobacco using quitline services
%
of people that smoke, want to quit
People are helped by the quitline everyday
%
quitline participant satisfaction rate
Quitting Support for Teens & Young Adults
Free, confidential, and built just for youth in Nebraska.
Start My Quit
Text Line
Text “STARTMYQUIT” to 36072
Type TIPS for daily messages, or COACH to chat with a quit coach (parental consent required for <19)
No minimum age to participate
Supports quitting vaping, cigarettes & other tobacco products
My Life, My Quit
Mobile App
Personalized quit plan, check-ins & badges
Short videos & activities
Optional real-time text support with a coach (parental consent needed for coaching)
Built for Nebraska youth, 13–17
Local In-Person Options
Prefer an in-person option? Check out these local offerings in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Bryan Health Tobacco & Vaping Cessation Class (Cost - $75)
Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurances may cover the fee upon course completion. Patients must submit for reimbursement. Call to register: 402-481-6305.
Offered at two locations:
– Bryan South Campus 4101 Tiger Lily Rd.
– Bryan East Campus 1600 S 48th Street
CenterPointe Quit and Stay Quit Program (FREE)
Monday’s from 4:00-4:45 PM, free to attend and open to the public. Drop-ins are welcome anytime, just check in at the welcome desk. Located at the Campus for Health & Wellbeing 2202 S 11th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Madonna Fit For Work (Cost)
Offers a six-week program designed to help people be successful in stopping tobacco use.
Contact Blair Groebner at 402-413-3937 or email bgroebner@madonna.org.
Veteran’s Administration
600 S 70th St. Lincoln, NE
Call 402-486-7923 for more information. Offers QuitSmart Smoking Cessation on-site classes for veterans and family members.
Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (Cost)
Contact Tiffany Quicke at tquicke@gmail.com to register for a 1:1 consult. $15/session.
Free Online & Mobile Support
Prefer to quit from home or on the go? Explore these free, trusted digital resources for guidance, tracking, and community support.
Text & Chat Support
EX Program by Truth Initiative & Mayo Clinic
Text EXPROGRAM to 88709 to start receiving daily messages with expert tips, encouragement, and quit-planning tools, or join online
for full access to coaching, community, and nicotine-replacement discounts.
Parents or adults supporting youth can text QUIT to (202) 899-7550
for guidance and resources.
Web Guides & Communities
Smokefree.gov — Comprehensive tools, tips, and quit plans for every stage of quitting.
- women.smokefree.gov — Especially for women
- teen.smokefree.gov — Especially for teens
- veterans.smokefree.gov — Especially for veterans
- 60plus.smokefree.gov — Especially for those over 60
- espanol.smokefree.gov — For Spanish speakers
CDC Tips From Former Smokers — Real stories, videos, and motivational tools to help you quit.
Visit CDC Quit Smoking Resources
Mobile Apps
QuitGuide App — Track cravings, triggers, and progress. Designed to help you stay on track each day.
quitSTART App — A youth-friendly app with games, badges, and daily challenges to make quitting more interactive and fun.
Fred Hutch QuitBot — Chatbot that helps you practice coping skills and provides encouragement through text-based interactions.
All apps are free on iOS and Android app stores.
Coverage & Workplace Support
Nebraska Medicaid — Covers counseling and quit medications including nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, Zyban, and Varenicline (formerly Chantix). Ask your healthcare provider about coverage options.
Employer Wellness Programs — Many workplaces or employee assistance programs (EAPs) offer free quit support or reimbursement for cessation products. Check with your HR department for available resources.
Tips, Tools & Encouragement
Small steps add up. Keep trying and celebrate every win.
Plan Your Quit Day
Pick a day in the next 2 weeks. Tell one person. Remove tobacco/vapes the night before.
Tame Triggers
List top 3 triggers. Pair each with a swap (water, 4-7-8 breaths, 5-minute walk).
Stack Support
Use Quitline + App together. Combining tools boosts success.
Celebrate All Wins
Track hours smoke-free, money saved, or streaks. Reward small milestones.
Craving = Wave
Cravings peak in 3–5 minutes. Ride it out: sip water, breathe 4-7-8, text a coach.
Night Routine
Better sleep lowers next-day cravings. Set a consistent wind-down time.
If a Lapse Happens
It’s data, not defeat. Identify the trigger → add one new swap → reset your next quit moment.
- Pause: name the trigger (stress, social, habit).
- Swap: water, 4-7-8 breaths, 5-minute walk, text a coach.
- Reset: pick your next quit time (today/tomorrow morning).
🩵 Quick Help
- Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
- NE Youth: text STARTMYQUIT to 36072
- Emotional crisis: 988
Support for Friends & Family
- Ask how to help; avoid judgment or ultimatums.
- Remove cues (ashtrays, lighters) and avoid smoking/vaping nearby.
- Offer quick distractions during cravings (walk, water, call).
- Cheer all wins (hours smoke-free, tough days handled).
