In Hawaii, there are roughly 165,000 people who smoke regularly; 70% want to quit. Quitting is not easy, but studies show that tobacco users are two to three times more likely to quit successfully if they receive help (skills training, counseling, and medication, such as nicotine replacement patches and gum).

Helping people quit using tobacco is part of the state’s Tobacco Prevention Program including the operation of a free Hawaii Tobacco quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW, 1-800-784-8669).

In addition to the Quitline, both HMSA & Kaiser Permanente provide cessation services. HMSA subscribers should call, Oahu 952-4432, Neighbor Islands toll free at 1-(888) 225-4122. Kaiser subscribers, 1-(808) 432-2274. For a complete list of Tobacco Cessation Services in Hawaii [click here].

"Clean Break Hawaii: Think About It," a summary of information for people who want to quit. (Dept. of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Education Program)

"Clean Break Hawaii," a list of cessation programs statewide. (Dept. of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Education Program)

"Clean Break Hawaii: Service Providers' Referral Guide," A resource for providers of tobacco cessation services. (Dept. of Health, Tobacco Prevention and Education Program)