Tobacco Prevention & Control Section

The Hawai’i Tobacco Prevention and Control Section is dedicated to protecting the people of Hawai’i from the dangers of tobacco, nicotine addiction, and secondhand smoke.

Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, COPD, and cancer. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body and quitting has immediate and long-term benefits.

In Hawai‘i, smoking kills 1,400 adults each year and contributes to 25% of all cancer deaths in Hawai‘i. It also costs Hawai‘i residents $611 million in annual healthcare costs.

Ready to quit?

You’re not alone – and you don’t have to do it without support. These free, statewide resources can help you become tobacco-free in a way that works best for you.

The Hawai’i Tobacco Quitline

The Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential support to help you quit smoking or vaping. You can get help by phone, online, or both, depending on what works best for you.

Call 1-800-QUIT-Now or visit HawaiiQuitline.org.

How the Quitline Helps

• Free quit medications, such as nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges
• One-on-one coaching from trained quit counselors
• Online tools to track progress and stay motivated
• Support every step of the way

Counseling + quit medications can double your chances of quitting. The Quitline offers tailored programs so you can get support to meet your needs.

Adult Programs (18+)

• General Program — for adults ready to quit or thinking about quitting
• Young Adult Program – for people aged 18-24, with the option to text a coach
• Pregnant & Postpartum Program — for expecting and new moms; gift card incentives provided after each completed call
• Behavioral Health Program — for individuals living with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or alcohol/drug use challenges
• Quit Medications — Free patches, gum, lozenges, or a combination (free for participants aged 18+)
• Youth Vaping Prevention Program — My Life, My Quit includes incentives for participants 17 years and younger

Find support near you! The Hawaiʻi Tobacco Cessation Grantees Program is supported by the Hawaiʻi Tobacco Trust fund and partners with 16 community organizations across Hawaiʻi to provide free, culturally responsive cessation support.

These services are designed for: Native Hawaiians, people identifying as LGBTQ+, pregnant women, and individuals with mental or substance use challenges.

Community Programs offer:

• In-person group or one-on-one counseling with trained tobacco treatment specialists
• Quit medications (nicotine patches, gum, lozenges)

Kaua‘i Ho‘ōla Lāhui Hawai‘i Mālama Pono Health Services O‘ahu Hawai‘i Health & Harm Reduction Center Kalihi-Palama Health Center Kapi‘olani Health Foundation Wahiawa Center for Community Health Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Waikīkī Health Waimānalo Health Center	Moloka‘i I Ola Lāhui Lāna‘i Lāna‘i Community Health Center Maui Community Clinic of Maui Aloha House Hawai‘i Hawaiʻi Island Community Health Center Big Island Substance Abuse Council Hāmākua-Kohala Health West Hawai‘i Community Health Center

Looking for something else?

Find the right program for you from this list of Hawai’i quit programs for smoking, vaping, and all other tobacco products.

Clean Break – 2024 Tobacco quit resources in Hawai’i

• 2024 Clean Break Brochure (hawaii.gov)
• 2024 Clean Break BW Version (hawaii.gov)

The CDC offers free interactive resources with their Take Steps to Quit program.

Are you a medical provider looking for information about referring patients to the Hawai’i Tobacco Quitline? Click here.