NRT + Coaching = Better Results
Nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges may be available for those who are medically eligible. Enroll to find out.
Common Questions: What People Want to Know First
What is QuitNowRI?
A free service connecting you with a trained coach to build your personalized quit plan — by phone, text, or online. No insurance needed.
Is it really free?
Yes. Every Rhode Island resident can access free coaching calls, text support, and nicotine replacement therapy for those who are medically eligible.
How does it work?
Call, text, or enroll online. A trained coach reaches out to build a plan around your habits, triggers, and timeline. No pressure to commit on day one.
Reasons to Quit: What Happens When You Quit
20 MIN
Your Body Starts Recovering Immediately
Just 20 minutes after quitting, your blood pressure drops and your pulse rate returns to normal.
2 WKS
You'll Breathe Easier and Move Better
Within two weeks, circulation improves, walking gets easier, and lung function starts to recover.
2 MOS
Your Breathing Improves Significantly
Within two months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease as your lungs continue to clear and heal.
2 YRS
Your Heart Disease Risk Is Cut in Half
Within two years of quitting, your risk of coronary heart disease drops to half that of someone who still smokes.
Ways to Get Help
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Talk to a real person at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Build your personalized plan together.
Text START to 300500
Less pressure, on your schedule. A trained coach responds, not a bot.
Self Guided
Explore resources at your pace, build a quit plan, and get free nicotine replacement therapy by mail.
Not Sure Where to Start? See What a Quit Plan Could Look Like for You.
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Program FAQ: Got Questions? We've Got Answers
Common questions about the QuitNowRI program, what's included, and how to get started.
A free service connecting you with a trained coach to build your personalized quit plan — by phone, text, or online.
Yes. No insurance needed. Every Rhode Island resident gets free coaching calls, text support, and nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum and lozenges) if medically eligible.
Absolutely. Text a coach on your own schedule — a real human responds, not a bot. Less pressure, whenever you're ready.
Free patches, gum, and lozenges are available to medically eligible Rhode Islanders enrolled in QuitNowRI. No prescription or insurance required. Your quit coach can help you choose what works best for you.
That's completely normal. A personalized plan combined with free medication significantly increases your odds. Most people try several times before quitting for good — each attempt teaches you something.
No. Even if you're not ready to set a quit date, you can still talk to a coach, order free nicotine replacement therapy, or just explore your options. There's no pressure to commit on day one.
A coach will reach out to you to build your personalized quit plan. You'll choose your preferred contact method and get matched with the right support.
Yes. My Life My Quit is free, confidential, and designed specifically for teens. No parent permission required to enroll.
Today Is a New Beginning
Free help to quit vaping, smoking, or any nicotine product — personalized plans, free patches, gum and lozenges, and coaching at every step.