Office of Tobacco Control

SMOKING HEALTH SNAPSHOT

ADULTS WHO SMOKE

Mississippi 17% v 14% National Average

YOUTH WHO SMOKE

6% of Mississippi high school students smoked cigarettes on at least one day in the past 30 days, higher than the national average of 4%.

QUITLINE

3,717 Mississippi residents registered for QUITLINE in 2024.

SMOKE-FREE

190 cities and 7 counties have adopted smoke-free ordinances that cover private workplaces, restaurants, and bars, safeguarding 37% of the population.

PROGRESS

In 2022, the enrollment rate for referrals to the Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program was 6%. Today, the enrollment rate is 63%.

About Tobacco Cessation Interventions

When you get help, you’re twice as likely to quit for good. A personalized quit plan from the Office of Tobacco Control and feedback from a professional counselor will help you meet your goal faster.

The Mississippi Tobacco Quitline

The Mississippi Tobacco Quitline is an evidence-based, tobacco cessation treatment program that has services available to adult residents of the state of Mississippi who are motivated to quit using tobacco products. The program is available by telephone and also in a web-based format to deliver counseling and nicotine replacement therapy (the patch and gum) at no cost to participants. All staff are master’s-level counselors who deliver effective behavior modification therapy. Both counseling and medications are effective, but when combined, tobacco users are twice as likely to quit for good.

Quit For Good

Discover a new approach to being tobacco-free that starts with you. Find research-based solutions and coaching to help you stay on track.

What to Expect

Learn more about your program’s features and explore the tools available to support your personalized Quit Plan.

Personalized Coach Support

Find a coach who will help you create a personalized Quit Plan and offer guidance at every step. Connect via Text A Coach℠, chat or call 1-866-784-8454 toll-free.

One Stop for Online Resources

Get daily advice on how to manage triggers, track the progress you've made and connect with others who are trying to quit – all in one place.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Get gum or patches at no additional cost to help curb cravings and double your chance of quitting for good.

Long-Term Success

Your Quit Plan is designed to help you make changes that last, with ongoing coach support throughout the program and beyond.

Lessons on Living Tobacco-Free

Understand how to stay motivated, beat urges and use medication to enjoy life free from tobacco.

Access Anywhere, Anytime

Use the mobile app to set your quit date, read tips to beat cravings and message your coach for 24/7 support from wherever you are.

Text Message Support

Customized and interactive text messaging to help guide you along your quit journey.

Join 4.3 million others who’ve found a better way to quit smoking.

"I started smoking when I was 13. Now I have three boys and as a father, I would do anything to keep them from starting to smoke. It took 25 years for quitting to happen for me, but it was worth the wait."

"I wouldn't have been able to quit smoking without this program. I was given patches, access to useful tools on the website, and unlimited access to a coach. I feel so much better!"

“I quit after smoking for 25 years. I used the gum for 3 months, and I never had the craving to smoke again. I can breathe better, I can exercise without getting out of breath and I just feel better all around.”

It’s your time to quit now.

Learn to manage triggers and discover skills that can help you kick smoking to the curb and overcome cravings once and for all.