Want to access help and support in relation to tobacco smoking? Well, you have come to the right place – our dedicated #whyichoose campaign Get Help & Support Page!
Youth Solutions’ #whyichoose campaign aims to educate young people about the negative health effects of tobacco smoking, while also promoting the benefits of choosing not to smoke tobacco or making safer decision around tobacco smoking.
The campaign is delivered by Youth Solutions and its Youth Advisory Group volunteers and aims to prevent and reduce tobacco smoking-related harm among young people aged 15 – 25 years. Visit the project page here to learn more about the campaign and ways to get involved.
General smoking information and support
ICanQuit website
http://www.icanquit.com.au
Information and support for people quitting or wanting to quit smoking. The site also has an online social networking group a free, downloadable Quit Kit.
Quit Now website
www.quitnow.gov.au
Information and resources about the benefits of quitting smoking, how to quit and what to do if you are having trouble quitting. The website also links to other resources and campaigns and contains tools to help people quit smoking.
Quitline – 13 7848
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/internet/quitnow/publishing.nsf/Content/quitting-methods
A telephone service available to smokers who want to quit smoking or who are thinking about quitting smoking and would like some more information. The Quitline is confidential and staffed by professional advisors. The Quitline is available from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. Call the Quitline from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call (normal charges apply for mobile phones).
ShishaNoThanks
http://shishanothanks.org.au/
Information about the negative health effects of shisha smoking and help and support services.
Youth Solutions – Drug Information
youthsolutions.com.au/drug-information/tobacco/
Information about tobacco and its effects, as well as links to support and other information.
Quitting smoking apps
My QuitBuddy
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/internet/quitnow/publishing.nsf/Content/quit-buddy
A downloadable, free app available on the App Store, Google Play or Windows Phone Store. The app tracks the individual’s progress with quitting smoking, records personal goals, produces personalised statistics related to the individual’s success and provides motivating content. The app also features a community board and can be programed to respond to an individual’s smoking danger times.
Quit Genius – quit smoking
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/vichealth-apps/healthy-living-apps/quit-genius—quit-smoking
A free health app that aims to help users quit smoking. This app provides a programme for users to complete; which is based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The app features audio sessions, exercises, quizzes, reminder, and information about smoking. Available to download from Google Play and App Store.
Smoke Free – Stop Smoking Now
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/media-and-resources/vichealth-apps/healthy-living-apps/smoke-free—stop-smoking-now
A free health app that aims to help users quit smoking. Features of this app include the ability to log your cravings and receive tips to deal with cravings. Users can also see how much money they have saved since quitting; how long they have been smoke free; and information on the health benefits of quitting. Available to download from Google Play and App Store.
Quitting information for expectant parents
Butt Out For Baby
http://www.cyh.com/library/BOFB-booklet.pdf
A resource for health and community workers about young parents and smoking.
Quit for Two
http://www.quitnow.gov.au/internet/quitnow/publishing.nsf/Content/quit-now-apps
A downloadable, free app available on the App Store, Google Play or Windows Phone Store. Designed for those who are pregnant or planning to fall pregnant. The app features games, practical quit tips and advice, as well as information about the baby’s development.
Smoking information and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
No Smokes
www.nosmokes.com.au
This website targets young indigenous people and supports them to quit smoking early or to never start. The website included videos, games and other interactive content.
Smoking resources for young people
Smarter than Smoking
www.smarterthansmoking.org.au
A website containing smoking information for young people, schools and parents. Plenty of interactive games, videos, facts and statistics. The website also contains teacher resources and activity sheets.
Want more information about alcohol or other drugs? Check out the Drug Information section of our website.
Need help or support? In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000) for emergency services. For information about other services or where to get help, check out the Get Help section of our website, call our team on 02 4628 2319 or send us an email: info@youthsolutions.com.au.
About us
Youth Solutions is a youth drug and alcohol prevention and health promotion charity.
For more information about our work, visit the What We Do page or check out our projects.