If you smoke and want to quit, but you are not a Ventura County Resident or Employee, call…

The California Smokers’ Helpline

English 1-800-NO-BUTTS (1-800-662-8887)

Spanish 1-800-45-NO-FUME (1-800-456-6386)
Mandarin & Cantonese 1-800-838-8917
Vietnamese 1-800-778-8440
Korean 1-800-556-5564
TDD/TTY 1-800-933-4TDD (1-800-933-4833)
Chewing Tobacco 1-800-844-CHEW (1-800-844-2439)

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm
Saturday, 9am to 1pm
24-Hour Voice Mail, 7 Days a Week

What is the California Smokers' Helpline?
It is a non-profit organization that provides free cessation services to tobacco users who want to quit. It is operated by University of California, San Diego and is funded by the California Department of Health Services through Prop. 99, the 1988 Tobacco Tax Health Protection Act.

Who can call the Helpline?
Anyone in California who would like help or information on quitting tobacco, whether you are a current smoker, former smoker, or a friend or relative who would like to help a smoker.

What kind of services might I receive through the Helpline?

• One-on-one telephone counseling
• Informative booklets to help you quit on your own and remain tobacco-free
• Referrals to local quit assistance programs and classes
• Opportunities for Participation in various tobacco-related research projects
• Special Assistance for teenagers, pregnant woman, and/or users of chewing tobacco

What Can I Expect When I Call?
A Helpline professional will ask you a few questions to assess your needs, and then offer you a choice of services. If you are ready to quit and want counseling, they can make arrangements for you to speak to a trained quit assistance counselor at your convenience.

For more information about confidentiality, counselor qualifications, and insurance coverage for nicotine replacement therapy, see the California Smokers Helpline website.