Maryland Tobacco Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW


The Maryland Tobacco Quitline​ 1-80​0-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) is a FREE phone, web, and text message service (text READY to 34191) that is available to all Maryland residents over the age of 13 to help with quitting any form of tobacco.  Call, click, or text to enroll today!  

T​​eens, ages 13-17,  can enroll online in the Live Vape Free​ program to learn more about vaping and get help with quitting through podcasts, videos, and live coach chats. Text VAPEFREE to 873-373 to get started. 


What does this FREE program offer?

  • Trained Quit Coaches who will work with you on your schedule to come up with a quit plan, help you work through cravings, and offer support throughout the process. 
  • A free supply of nicotine patches and/or gum, while supplies last
  • A24 hours a day/7 days a week
  • Intensive multi-call programs for youth (age 13-17) and pregnant women
  • Web-based and text messaging support​
  • Ifor non-smokers to help a family member, a friend, or even a patient or client
  • Referrals to local resources like the Local Health Departments (County Contact Information)​ for in-person cessation classes or counseling​


Resources for Healthcare Providers

  • Become a certified Fax to Assist provider in order to refer patients who are ready to quit and have the Quitline reach out to them. HIPAA compliant providers will receive outcome reports. To learn more, visit the Maryland Tobacco Control Resource Center.  
  • If you are a provider looking to make referrals to the Quitline via​ e-mail, click Referrals via Email for instructions.
  • Free trainings


Want to learn more?

Visit the Quitline website www.smokingstopshere.com for more information and check us out on YouTube!   


out of every 5 callers smoked less cigarettes at the end of the program than when they enrolled and 97% would recommend it to a friend!​  

Over 2,500 recent Quitline participants were asked about their experience. 
Here's what they had to say Quitline Evaluation Results. ​

Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). It's Free. It's Confidential. IT WORKS!​


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