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Smoking / Nicotine Cessation Resources

Smoking CessationCongratulations on your interest in reducing nicotine dependence. Support is available if you want to quit smoking, vaping, chewing, or dipping!

Find a program below that suits you best:

  • When you want to quit.
  • How you need support.
  • Where you live.
  • How you like to learn.

Start Today

If you’re ready quit TODAY, our  Virtual Urgent Care team is available immediately to start your journey to a tobacco free life. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Most health insurance plans will cover some level of tobacco cessation visits and medications.

Schedule A Virtual Visit

Additional Resources

National and state programs are also available to help you quit & provide the support you’ll need. Many programs are available in English and Spanish and have a long history of successfully assisting people to quit tobacco.

  • FREE Telephonic Coaching: Go to QuitlineNC , Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669); or Text: Ready to 34191. Quitline NC has teamed up with Medicaid to offer a free 14-week program
  • Quit Smoking Apps; QuitSTART, QuitGuide
  • Online education and resources; Smokefree
  • Support to Quit Vaping: Want to Quit? Free 24/7 support- Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
  • Concerned about a teen who vapes? Live Vape Free- A quit vaping program for NC teens aged 13-17. To get started, text VAPEFREENC to 873373.
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy- Available for purchase at any Cone Health Community Pharmacy.

For Cone Health Employees and Spouses

If you are on a Cone Health medical plan, consider Tobacco Cessation Coaching through Active Health Management. Active Health Management offers 1:1 telephonic coaching support. Call 1-855-294-6577 or go to www.myactivehealth.com/conehealth to enroll today. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (patches, gum) is available to those who participate.

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