Quit help by state
Free help to quit smoking in every US state
Every state runs a free quitline, and many send free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)from anywhere in the US to reach yours. The table also shows each state's cigarette tax and what a pack likely costs.
Updated October 2026. Median adult smoking rate across states: 10.7%.
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| State | Quitline | Free NRT | Tax / pack | Est. pack price | Adults who smoke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $0.68 | $5.78 | 12.0% |
| Alaska | Alaska's Tobacco Quit Line | Yes | $2.00 | $9.55 | 13.5% |
| Arizona | Arizona Smokers' Helpline (ASHLine) | Yes | $2.00 | $7.51 | 7.7% |
| Arkansas | Be Well Arkansas | Yes | $1.15 | $6.26 | 14.2% |
| California | Kick It California | Some callers | $2.87 | $8.14 | 7.6% |
| Colorado | Colorado QuitLine | Yes | $2.24 | $7.46 | 8.2% |
| Connecticut | CT Quitline | Yes | $4.35 | $10.04 | 7.5% |
| Delaware | Delaware Quitline | Some callers | $2.10 | $7.09 | 9.4% |
| District of Columbia | DC Quitline (DC Quit Now) | Yes | $5.01 | $10.49 | 9.5% |
| Florida | Tobacco Free Florida Quit Your Way | Yes | $1.34 | $6.26 | 9.0% |
| Georgia | Georgia Tobacco Quit Line | Yes | $0.37 | $5.35 | 9.8% |
| Hawaii | Hawaiʻi Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $3.20 | $9.44 | 8.3% |
| Idaho | Idaho QuitLine (Project Filter) | Yes | $0.57 | $5.72 | 8.4% |
| Illinois | Illinois Tobacco Quitline | Some callers | $2.98 | $9.97 | 9.7% |
| Indiana | Quit Now Indiana | Yes | $1.00 | $5.89 | 13.1% |
| Iowa | Quitline Iowa | Some callers | $1.36 | $6.39 | 11.7% |
| Kansas | Kansas Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $1.29 | $6.37 | 11.7% |
| Kentucky | Quit Now Kentucky | Some callers | $1.10 | $5.88 | 15.2% |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $1.08 | $6.08 | 15.7% |
| Maine | Maine QuitLink | Yes | $2.00 | $7.26 | 12.9% |
| Maryland | Maryland Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $5.00 | $10.26 | 8.3% |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Smokers' Helpline | Yes | $3.51 | $9.75 | 8.2% |
| Michigan | Michigan Tobacco Quitlink | Some callers | $2.00 | $7.09 | 10.8% |
| Minnesota | Quit Partner | Yes | $3.04 | $9.13 | 9.4% |
| Mississippi | Mississippi Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $0.68 | $5.64 | 13.8% |
| Missouri | Quit Now Missouri | Yes | $0.17 | $5.21 | 14.2% |
| Montana | Quit Now Montana | Yes | $1.70 | $6.92 | 12.2% |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $0.64 | $5.78 | 11.3% |
| Nevada | Nevada Tobacco Quitline | Ask | $1.80 | $6.81 | 11.9% |
| New Hampshire | QuitNow-NH | Yes | $1.78 | $6.79 | 8.2% |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Quitline | Yes | $2.70 | $8.06 | 7.1% |
| New Mexico | Quit Now New Mexico | Yes | $2.00 | $7.51 | 10.5% |
| New York | New York State Quitline | Yes | $5.35 | $11.53 | 9.1% |
| North Carolina | QuitlineNC | Yes | $0.45 | $5.36 | 10.7% |
| North Dakota | NDQuits | Some callers | $0.44 | $5.43 | 12.4% |
| Ohio | Ohio Tobacco Quit Line | Yes | $1.60 | $6.62 | 14.4% |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline | Yes | $2.03 | $7.37 | 13.2% |
| Oregon | Oregon Tobacco Quit Line | Yes | $3.33 | $8.50 | 9.9% |
| Pennsylvania | PA Free Quitline | Yes | $2.60 | $8.24 | 11.0% |
| Rhode Island | QuitNowRI | Yes | $4.50 | $10.12 | 8.9% |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Tobacco Quitline | Some callers | $0.57 | $5.57 | 11.2% |
| South Dakota | South Dakota QuitLine | Yes | $1.53 | $6.69 | 13.7% |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine | Yes | $0.62 | $5.55 | 14.9% |
| Texas | Texas Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $1.41 | $6.48 | 9.2% |
| Utah | Utah Tobacco Quit Line (Way to Quit) | Yes | $1.70 | $6.97 | 5.7% |
| Vermont | 802Quits | Yes | $3.08 | $8.82 | 9.6% |
| Virginia | Quit Now Virginia | Yes | $0.60 | $6.03 | 10.1% |
| Washington | Washington State Quitline | Yes | $3.03 | $8.57 | 8.0% |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Tobacco Quitline | Yes | $1.20 | $6.24 | 17.8% |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line | Yes | $2.52 | $7.93 | 10.8% |
| Wyoming | Wyoming Quit Tobacco Program | Yes | $0.60 | $5.68 | 12.1% |
Tax: CDC STATE System (2025 Q2). Pack price: 2019 average from the CDC's Tax Burden on Tobacco plus state tax increases since (manufacturer price rises not included). Adults who smoke: CDC BRFSS. Free NRT: each state's official quitline site. Free to reuse with a link to this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get free nicotine patches?
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). It connects you to your state's quitline, and many state quitlines send free patches, gum or lozenges to eligible adults who enroll. Pick your state below to see what it offers.
Which state has the highest cigarette tax?
New York has the highest state cigarette tax, and Missouri has the lowest (CDC STATE System, 2025 Q2).
Is the quitline really free?
Yes. State quitlines offer free, confidential coaching by phone, and many also offer text or online programs. Free medication offers vary by state and eligibility.
How were the pack prices estimated?
The CDC's last published state averages are from 2019. We add any state tax increase since then. Manufacturer price rises aren't included, so real prices are usually higher.
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