Resources Available to Stop Vaping
By St. Clair County Health Department
According to the latest St. Clair County Community Health Needs Assessment data, 1 in 4 county teens and 1 in 10 adults reported using a vaping product(s). To help reduce these numbers, one strategy listed in the 2023-2027 St. Clair County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is to promote resources available for quitting.
The St. County Health Department supports the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout® event on the third Thursday in November, as the day to start a journey towards a vape or smoke free life.
Jennifer Michaluk, Director of Health Education & Planning stated, “Quitting vaping (or smoking) can be very difficult as it may take several attempts to be successful.” Michaluk continued, “Research shows that having support increases your chances of stopping for good and today there are many helpful resources available.”
The My Life My Quit program is designed specifically for young people who vape (or smoke). People under 18 can text 36072 or call 1-855-891-9989 for free, confidential help. This program offers a self-guided online program, interactive text messaging and text reminders. View more at: https://mi.mylifemyquit.org/index.
The Michigan Tobacco Quitlink offers free information, tobacco treatment referral, an online program and text messaging 24 hours a day, seven days a week for individuals wanting to quit any tobacco product including cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vaping products, cigars and chew. The service is self-paced and customized for each person. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or enroll online at: https://michigan.quitlogix.org/en-US/.
For additional county resource information, contact the St. Clair County Health Department at (810) 987-5300, visit www.scchealth.co or follow us on social media @scchdmi.