Get support to quit vaping
Quitting is easier with help. Below are the kinds of free, confidential services and practical strategies that can support you or someone you care about.
Your local doctor (GP) or pharmacist is an excellent first point of contact. They can assess your situation, discuss options, and — where appropriate — recommend evidence-based support to help you stop.
Where to find help
Support for quitting nicotine is widely available. Depending on where you live, you may be able to access:
- National quitlines. Many countries operate free telephone and online services staffed by trained advisors who can help you build a quit plan. In Australia, the national Quitline service (13 7848) offers confidential support.
- Your doctor or pharmacist. They can provide personalised advice and discuss whether options such as nicotine-replacement therapy are suitable for you.
- Government health services. National and state health departments publish quit resources, tools and referral information.
- School and youth services. For young people, school counsellors and youth health services can provide confidential, age-appropriate support.
Service names and phone numbers change over time and vary by country. Always confirm current details through your national or local health authority. This page provides general guidance, not a directory of endorsed providers.
Free self-help strategies
Alongside professional support, these evidence-informed steps can make a real difference:
Set a quit date
Choose a specific day in the next two weeks and prepare for it. A clear start point beats "someday".
Tell someone
Sharing your goal with a friend, family member or advisor adds accountability and encouragement.
Ride out cravings
Cravings pass in minutes. Delay, breathe, drink water, and distract yourself until the wave falls.
For a full step-by-step plan, read our guide: How to quit vaping.
If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency — such as severe breathing difficulty, chest pain or a suspected poisoning — call your local emergency number immediately.
Support for parents
If your child is vaping, approach the conversation with calm and curiosity rather than confrontation. Your family doctor can offer confidential advice, and our article Vaping and teenagers covers warning signs and how to talk about it.