Please note:

The resources and services in this directory are provided by external partners and not by San Diego Center for Children.

California Smokers Helpline

1-800-662-8887

Free telephone support and counseling for all Californians who are thinking about, or simply have questions about quitting smoking.

Telephone Counseling

You can develop a quitting plan that’s right for you—by working one-on-one with a trained telephone counselor.  Helpline counseling is easy, convenient, and has been proven to double smokers’ chances of quitting for good. Services are available in multiple languages and special services are available for tobacco chewers, pregnant smokers, teens, and e-cigarette users. Call 1-800-NO-BUTTS today! Counselors are available weekdays, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or sign up 24/7 online.

  • English: 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887)
  • Chinese: 1-800-838-8917
  • Korean: 1-800-556-5564
  • Spanish: 1-800-45-NO-FUME (1-800-456-6386)
  • Vietnamese: 1-800-778-8440
  • Tobacco Chewers: 1-800-844-CHEW (1-800-844-2439)

Text Messaging

Want a little extra support via text messages?  You can receive texts each day during the first important weeks of quitting. Text messages are tailored to help at critical points along the way. You can also send questions at any time and a counselor will respond within one business day. Sign up here.

Self-help Materials

To receive a free packet of materials explaining the nuts and bolts of quitting, call 1-800-NO-BUTTS or click here. You can also find free materials in our online catalog.

Online Help & Referral to Local Programs

If you want to develop your own quitting plan using this web site, start here. If you want to go to a face-to-face program in your area, search here.

Nicotine Patches

Asian-language speakers and Helpline callers who live with children ages 5 and under may be eligible for free nicotine patches, sent directly to their home.  To see if you qualify, call 1-800-NO-BUTTS. If you have Medi-Cal insurance, please click here for more information.

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All services are free.

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Transition Resource Categories

Independent Living Skills
Job & Career
Education
Housing
Physical Health & Well-Bring
Emotional & Behavioral Well-Bring
Community Centers & Recreation
Benefits Assistance

Funded by the Generosity of

Bank of America

St. Germaine Children's Charity

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Disclaimer

We do not endorse any specific organization listed nor are we responsible for ensuring the quality of the services listed. Users should always select services at their own discretion. Additionally, this information is subject to change as funding for programs can shift over time, though we do our very best to keep the resource center as up-to-date as possible.

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