1-800-QUIT-NOW

From CDC, How to Quit Smoking

It's never too late to quit smoking.  Quitting smoking now improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other smoking-related illnesses.  LEARN MORE HERE.  You can quit smoking for good and live a healthy, smokefree life.  Take the first step and call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE support.

State Quitline Services:

Learn about quitline services available in your state by going to the North American Quitline Consortium's map and clicking on your state.

American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program (AICTP)

1-855-5AI-QUIT
1-855-524-7848

The American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program (AICTP) is LIVE and ready to use!

Call today to receive free, culturally-tailored help, including:

For our future generations, call today!

Hours:

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I call if I am pregnant?
Yes

Can youth under 18 call the quitline?
Yes

Can I call for help with smokeless tobacco?
Yes

Which states does the AICTP serve?

  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • North Dakota
  • Pennsylvania
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Wyoming

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Who is this program for?

American Indian and Alaska Native adults and teens in the United States who are ready to quit smoking commercial tobacco.  This program is offered through a collaboration between the National Cancer Insitute's Smokefree.gov Initiative and the Indian Health Service.  SFGI and IHS worked with experts from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota and the American Indian Cancer Foundation to develop a program that is aligned with the culture and needs of American Indian and Alaska Native communities and honors the significance of traditional tobacco.

How does it work?

Sign up with the form here or text NATIVE to 47848

After you confirm your enrollment, you will receive daily text messages to support you in quitting smoking commercial tobacco from the short code 47848 (message and data rates may apply).  The program lasts for 6-8 weeks.

You can opt out at any time by texting STOP.  Text HELP at any time for information on the program. Learn more about the program, its unique, on-demand keywords for support, and find answers to Frequently Asked Questions here.

Click this link to learn more and register for culturally tailored quit help from SmokefreeNATIVE.

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Although quitting tobacco can be difficult, saying good-bye to cigarettes and chewing tobacco has many health benefits.  If you've decided to kick the habit, TRICARE covers products and services to help you become commercial tobacco free.

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Smokefree Oregon

Smokefree Oregon Native Quitline

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Find Your Power South Dakota

South Dakota Native Commercial Tobacco Cessation Program

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South Dakota Department of Health

Education Materials Catalog

NATHAN's TIPS POSTER

The Yurok to English translation is:  "Nobody wants to breathe in someone's cigarette smoke."

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Amanda'S TIPS POSTER

The Anishinaabemowin to English translation is:  "This is some of the reasons why a women should not smoke when they are pregnant."

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NATHAN'S TIPS POSTER - LAKOTA

The Lakota to English translation is:  "Let future generations know the dangers of secondhand smoke."

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NATHAN'S TIPS POSTER - ENGLISH

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MICHAEL'S TIPS POSTER

The Tlingit to English translation is:  "Be there for your grandchildren, don't smoke."

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1-855-5AI-QUIT POSTER | Christopher

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1-855-5AI-QUIT BUSINESS CARDS

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1-855-5AI-QUIT POSTERS

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Hilary Baca of National Jewish Health provides updates on the American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program; June 27, 2017

Sharable .pdf flier for American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program (AICTP).  Feel free to share on social media.  Click DOWNLOAD.

 

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Sharable .jpg flier for American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program (AICTP).  Feel free to share on social media.  Click DOWNLOAD.

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Sharable .pdf flier for American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program (AICTP).  Feel free to share freely on social media.  Click DOWNLOAD.

Michigan Smoking Cessation_Respect Tobacco Poster
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The American Indian Commercial Tobacco Quitline is live and ready for use!

Call today to receive free, culturally-tailored help, including:

  • Up to 10 coaching calls per quit attempt with a dedicated Native coach.
  • 8 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy with combination medication as an option.
  • Focus on commercial tobacco use.
  • Open to men, women, and elders of all ages and tribal nations.

For our future generations, call today.

Hours:

Sereina:  11:00 AM - 7:30 PM Tuesday - Saturday

Kim:  12:30 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday - Thursday

The American Indian Commercial Tobacco quitline was developed with feedback from tribal members across several states, including Michigan.

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MEDIA RELEASE

 
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National Native Network Webinar Series

A New Quitline Resource:  American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program

Presented by Amy V. Lukowski, Psy. D., 

 

Downloadable .PDF slides.

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National Native Network Webinar Series

A New Quitline Resource:  American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program

Presented by Amy V. Lukowski, Psy. D., 

Clinical Director of National Jewish Health

Webinar objectives:

1.Identify the key elements of the AICTP as a means to meet the needs of the population and improve engagement of evidence-based cessation strategies.

2. Inform state and tribal partners of the AICTP in an attemt to increase reach into AI populations through quitline services.

3. Inform state and tribal partners of the AICTP to lessen the imact of commercial tobacco on the American Indian population.

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Michigan Tobacco Quitline Fact Sheet - Including information on American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program