American Lung Association Resources
- NOT for Me – the Lung Association’s online tool that is a self-guided, mobile-friendly online program to help teens break nicotine dependency, whether they vape, smoke or use other tobacco products. NOT for Me includes eight self-paced online sessions, taking approximately 6 weeks for completion.
- Vape-Free Schools Initiative – The Lung Association provides school administrators and educators with online training to offer an alternative-to-suspension program for students found vaping, smoking or chewing on school property, and a voluntary vaping/tobacco cessation program for youth wanting to quit for good.
- ALA-Talk About Vaping – Research shows that vaping is dangerous, highly addictive and harmful to a child’s health and brain development. And like other addictions, it’s easier for kids to never start than try to stop. Get the facts, so you can have a conversation with your child.
One-Pager Resources
- Vaping Conversation Guide
- Get the Facts about Vaping
- The Impact of E-Cigarettes on the Lung
- E-Cigarettes & Vaping: What Teens Should Know
- E-Cigarettes & Vaping: What Schools Should Know
- Additional Resources Youth & E-Cigarettes
- Teen Tobacco Cessation Resource
- More E-Cigarette Resources
- E-Cigarettes & Vaping: What Parents Should Know
One-Pager Resources (Spanish)
- El Efecto de los Cigarrillos Electrónicos sobre los Pulmones
- Cigarrillos electrónicos y vapeo Lo que deben saber las escuelas
- Cigarrillos electrónicos y vapeo Lo que deben saber los padres
Drop The Vape
Text-Based Quit Vaping Program for Youth and Young Adults Drop the Vape is a free, confidential text program for young people.
It’s a great resource for people of any age seeking help to quit vaping and other nicotine and tobacco products. DropTheVape is all about realistic goals and building on your strengths. You will learn ways to cope, grow, and take control at your own pace.
Sign up for texts by visiting DropTheVape.org.
Additional Resources
- S.C. Department of Health, Office of Health Education: 631-853-3162 www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health (Click “Preventive Medicine/Health Education”) The “Learn To Be…Tobacco Free” Tobacco/Vaping Cessation Program
- Enforcement: Call to report any locations suspected of sales of tobacco and vaping products to minors (under 21) or flavored vapes
- NYS QUITLINE: 1-866-697-8487 or www.nysmokefree.com
- CATCH My Breath– Youth E-Cigarette & JUUL Prevention Program provides up-to-date information to teachers, parents, and health professionals to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about the use of e-cigarettes. To learn more call 1-855-500-0050 x803, email catchmybreath@catch.org or visit the link above.
- Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
- PAVE-Parents Against Vaping & E-Cigs
- CDC: Center for Disease Control & Prevention
U.S. Surgeon General Resources
- https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/surgeon-generals-advisory-on-e-cigarette-use-among-youth-2018.pdf
- https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/
- https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/2016_SGR_Fact_Sheet_508.pdf
- https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_508.pdf
