You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Nicotine products are designed to keep you hooked. Quitting isn’t about willpower, it’s about having the right support. Whether you want to text someone, talk to a coach, use an app, or join a group, there’s an option that fits you. Start with one of the free options below.

  Local Support in Pitkin County  

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Community Health Services, Aspen

Mountain Family, Basalt, Glenwood Springs and Rifle

The Aspen Hope Center, Aspen to Parachute

La Clínica Del Pueblo, Carbondale

Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen

Valley View Hospital, Glenwood Springs

Grand River Health, Rifle

Independent medical providers and your local General Family Practitioner 

Regional and Statewide Quit Resources

  My Life, My Quit  

• Free and confidential, one-on-one quit coaching
• No parental permission required
• Text, chat, or call a quit coach to get a personalized quit plan
• Support between sessions

To get started, download the My Life, My Quit app, text “Start My Quit” to 36072, enroll online (chat available), or call 1-855-891-9989.

  Colorado QuitLine  

• Free coaching
• Free nicotine replacement (if eligible)
• English and Spanish available

To access, call or text 1-800-QUIT-NOW

  Smokefree Teen  

Smokefree Teen is a free, evidence-based quit program from the National Cancer Institute designed for teens.

• Daily supportive text messages
• quitSTART mobile app
• Craving and mood tools
• Games and healthy distractions
• Progress tracking and badges
• Trigger tracking

How to access : To get started, text QUIT to 47848, complete the online enrollment form, or download the quitSTART app.

  EX Program   

Developed by Truth Initiative in collaboration with Mayo Clinic®, this free program combines personalized support with an established online quit community.

• Free 24/7 text support
• Daily tips and strategies
• Quit-focused resource library
• Peer and community support

How to access: Sign up online using a phone number

  Not On Tobacco (N-O-T)  

The American Lung Association’s 10-week program helps youth identify reasons for nicotine use and build healthier coping strategies.

• 10-week group program
• Facilitated sessions
• Coping and stress management skills
• Peer discussion and support
• Focus on behavior change

This program is offered through schools and community programs.

For additional questions about Pitkin County Public Health Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation:

Peter Mueller
Pitkin County Public Health
peter.mueller@pitkincounty.com
970-319-3957