DPHN, CHI Mercy Health and the Blue Zones Tobacco Committee, in partnership with the Truth Initiative, are proud to announce a new vaping cessation program for youth and young adults in Douglas County ages 13-24.
This FREE text based program provides age-appropriate tips, strategies, and other messages to those interested in quitting e-cigarettes tailored to the individuals product use and readiness. And enrollment is super easy! Simply text “VAPEFREEDC” to 88709. For more information see the flyer below or visit https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting .
Residents of any age who want to quit smoking of any type, should access the Oregon QuitLine at 1-800-Quit-Now or www.quitnow.org/oregon.
DPHN, Blue Zones, and CHI Mercy Health will be distributing flyers and palm cards to schools, providers, and other organizations across the county. Organizations interested in receiving these materials to distribute should contact DPHN’s Tobacco Prevention and Education Program at 541-677-5825.
