SMOKEFREE TXT | NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
Offers automated texts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide encouragement, advice and tips to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit.
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Physical Address
9609 Medical Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Application process
Sign up online at www.smokefree.gov/tools-tips/text-programs to select the appropriate text program or text "QUIT" to 47848 by answering a few questions. To opt out, text "STOP" to 47848 any time.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves ages 13 and over with a mobile phone with an unlimited texting plan. Offers specialized text programs including programs for adults over 18, youth age 13-17, Veterans, pregnant women, and Native Americans.
Languages
Available in Spanish atwww.smokefree.gov/consejos-herramientas/smokefreeTXT or by texting "ESP" to 47848.
Agency info
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
The National Cancer Institute, established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Offers a hotline to provide comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. Provides smoking cessation information, smoking cessation support and smoking prevention through a Quit Helpline, online downloadable resources at www.SmokeFree.gov, online live chat, and automated text messaging.