There are many government agencies and nonprofit organizations that offer free (or low-cost) information about smoking and help with quitting. You can connect with them by telephone or email, or visit their websites.
(type "guide to quitting smoking" in the search box)
The ACS is a national, community-based volunteer health organization that works to prevent cancer and save lives. The Society offers information, news and support to help you quit.
Telephone: 1-800-227-2345 (type "smoking cessation" in the search box)
Another national voluntary health organization, the AHA's goal is to prevent and reduce the health damage caused by heart and blood vessel diseases and stroke.
Telephone: 1-800-242-8721
The ALA is a volunteer organization that fights lung diseases, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health.
Telephone: 1-800-586-4872
The CDC is the lead federal agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of Americans. Through its Tobacco Information and Prevention Source site, you can access quitting guides and tips, news and research on smoking, and tobacco-related initiatives and events.
Telephone: 1-800-311-3435
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NCI is the primary federal agency for cancer research and training. Its website includes information on the effects of smoking, how to quit, and ongoing research on tobacco.
Telephone: 1-800-422-6237
The NHLBI conducts and supports research on diseases and disorders involving the heart, blood vessels, lungs and blood. Search its website (under "smoking") to find out how quitting helps your heart, and to get advice on quitting for smokers of all ages and backgrounds.
Telephone: 1-800-575-9355
The world's premier medical research organization, the NIH houses 19 separate health institutes as well as the National Library of Medicine.
Telephone: 1-301-496-4000
A special project of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health, the NWHIC provides health information especially for women—including a searchable database of health topics. Check its "breath of fresh air" section for quitting information and resources.
Telephone: 1-800-994-9662
The HHS offers information on all kinds of health, safety and wellness topics, including information and links to smoking cessation guides and research.
Telephone: 1-877-696-6775
The nation's leading spokesperson on public health, the Surgeon General oversees the U.S. Public Health Service. Website resources include tools to help you and your doctor discuss quitting methods, the "You Can Quit Smoking" Consumer Kit (in English and Spanish), Tobacco Cessation Guidelines and Health Consequences of Smoking.
Telephone: 1-877-696-6775
