Quitting tobacco is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health. Regardless of age or how long a person has been using tobacco, quitting has multiple benefits, including:

• improved overall health (e.g., better breathing, increased stamina)
• better quality of life
• possible increase in life expectancy
• reduced risk for poor health effects like heart disease, cancer, and COPD

Quitting tobacco can benefit you at any age. Even people who have used tobacco for many years or have used heavily will benefit from quitting. However, quitting is not easy - it can be a process and may take multiple tries.

Ready to quit using tobacco?

If you're ready to quit using tobacco, we have two programs that can help. 

Our online program teaches evidence-based tools to quit and stay quit. Classes meet on Mondays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (CT) and on Thursdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm (CT). Individuals can start classes at any time, choosing the day that works best for them. We also have a texting program that can give people support over texts to help get motivated to quit, to quit, and/or to stay quit. People can attend classes, receive texts, or both to increase chances of success. Click here to register for our online program.

How can classes help?

• Participants get support from peers who are also working to quit and stay quit.
• Participants learn to use mindfulness to pay attention to emotions and cravings so they can make different choices.
• The program can help people quit smoking, using smokeless tobacco (chew), or using e-cigarettes/vapes.
• Anyone interested can start classes at any time.
• Information covered includes: 
  • strategies to quit and stay tobacco-free
  • how to cope with stress without using tobacco
  • how to use medications that might help

Sign Up for our free Tobacco Cessation program

GET THE HANDOUT PACKET FROM OUR TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM

Questions about the program?

Contact the MCA at mcaps@kumc.edu or at 913-945-7534.