Join This is Quitting
Quitting doesn’t have to be a solo journey. The help and support you need is just a text away.
All you have to do to get started is text VAPEFREEDC to 88709. It's completely free and you can cancel it anytime.
You'll get daily texts full of advice and support from other quitters just like you to help with cravings, stresses, and slips.
What is This is Quitting?
This is Quitting is a free and confidential text messaging program from Truth Initiative designed to help you quit vaping.
Our messages show the real side of quitting, both the good and the bad, to help you feel motivated, inspired and supported throughout your quitting process. We also send young people evidence-based tips and strategies to quit and stay quit.
It’s super easy, completely free, and available 24/7 to help with cravings, stresses, and slips. But listen, we’re not here to spam you or tell you what to do. This is your journey, and we’re just along for the ride — at the ready with motivational messages and inspirational stories from people who’ve been where you are to keep you going.
We've helped over 700,000 young people, just like you, begin and maintain their quitting journey.
And if you’re not feeling 100% ready, no worries. You can text VAPEFREEDC to 88709 anytime. We’ll always be here to help.
Want support quitting vaping?
How it Works
Enroll by texting VAPEFREEDC to 88709
The first messages you'll receive will ask for your age and product usage so that you are able to receive relevant messages.
Set Your Target Quit Date
Users receive one age-appropriate message per day tailored to their enrollment date or quit date, which can be set and reset via text message.
Build Skills & Confidence
Those who are not ready to quit receive at least four weeks of messages focused on building skills and confidence. Users with a quit date receive one week of messages prior to that date and at least eight weeks of messages after their quit date.
Get Instant Support
Throughout the program, users can text COPE, STRESS, SLIP or MORE to receive instant support.
Upon completion of the program, users receive periodic text messages from truth® and may continue to use supportive keywords for as long as they like.
What Do Participants Think?
Hear what others have to say about This is Quitting.
*Text STOP to opt-out. Expect 4 msgs/mo. No purchase necessary. Msg & data rates may apply.
Resources for Parents and Adults
Are you a parent of a young person who vapes? Helping your child quit can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Join BecomeAnEX.org for 24/7 support from the EX online community, where you’ll connect with other parents and former vapers who understand the challenges. You’ll also gain access to a wealth of resources on nicotine addiction and effective quitting strategies that you can share with your child.
Sign up today at BecomeAnEX.org to start your journey with comprehensive tools and support tailored for parents like you.
Share This is Quitting with Your Community
Schools, youth-serving organizations and state and local governments can partner with This is Quitting to customize it for their unique populations. Partners can promote the program through paid licenses to receive customized, co-branded versions and reporting about population uptake and engagement. We offer licensing, co-branding and reporting under contract. Please reach out to us at TIQhelp@truthinitiative.org to receive more information.
We offer licensing, co-branding and reporting under contract. Please reach out to us at TIQhelp@truthinitiative.org to receive more information.