Quit the Hit: TSET Opens Enrollment for Free Teen Vaping Cessation Program
Enrollment for Quit the Hit, a free Instagram-based cessation support program, is now open. The program, funded in Oklahoma by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), is designed for teens and young adults aged 13-24 looking to quit vaping. This enrollment period ends January 16, 2026.
Quit the Hit offers a tailored five-week experience that connects participants with professional quit coaches and peers through moderated group chats on Instagram. The program includes daily educational content, interactive group challenges and tools to build confidence and coping skills for long-term success.
“Teens today are surrounded by messages that make vaping seem normal,” said Julie Bisbee, TSET executive director. “Programs like Quit the Hit provide a positive space on social media where young people can connect, share their challenges and learn how to take control of their health.”
Since its launch, Quit the Hit has empowered many Oklahoma youth to quit vaping. Participants praise the program’s relatable approach and supportive community.
“If I didn’t have Quit the Hit, I don’t think I would’ve ever quit,” said Cal P., an Oklahoma teen who used the program. “I probably would've gone back to the same ways, but because the Quit the Hit program was there, I think I was finally able to completely quit.”
More than 20% of Oklahoma high school students report using vaping products. Nicotine use by youth can disrupt areas of the brain responsible for attention, learning and impulse control, with effects lasting into adulthood. Youth e-cigarette use is also linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety and addiction to other substances.
Youth interested in quitting can enroll at QuitTheHitNow.com. Spots are limited, and a waitlist is available. There will be a second enrollment period March 2, 2026 through April 30, 2026.
In addition to Quit the Hit, teens aged 13–17 can access My Life, My Quit™, a free, confidential one-on-one quit program offering live text support, web chat and phone coaching. To enroll, visit MyLifeMyQuit.com or text “Start My Quit” to 36072.
TSET also offers resources for parents, educators and caregivers. TalkAboutTobacco.com, a resource from Tobacco Stops With Me, a program of TSET, offers tools and tips to help parents and caregivers talk to kids about the dangers of vaping.
Quit the Hit, developed by Hopelab, the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and Rescue Agency, is part of the TSET Healthy Youth Initiative, dedicated to empowering Oklahoma youth to live tobacco free and healthy lives. Learn more at TSETHealthyYouth.com.
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The TSET Healthy Youth Initiative empowers Oklahoma youth to improve health outcomes for themselves and future generations. The initiative includes statewide public health education messaging, a youth-led advocacy program and character-building to reduce tobacco use and obesity. The initiative also gives parents resources to support their children in maintaining or developing healthy habits for a lifetime. Visit TSETHealthyYouth.com to learn more.
Tobacco Stops With Me is a statewide campaign, funded through the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, that provides an efficient, emotional and highly recognizable tobacco-free message for Oklahomans to rally around. By educating the public about the negative effects and impact of tobacco, the goal of Tobacco Stops With Me is to prevent and reduce tobacco use, improving the health and quality of life for all Oklahomans. Tobacco Stops With Me aims to inspire individuals to make positive changes — not only for their own health, but for the health of the entire state as well. Find FREE resources and more information at StopsWithMe.com.
The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is building a healthier future for all Oklahomans. As a state grantmaking entity, TSET supports community programs, public health initiatives and research to prevent the leading causes of chronic disease. TSET grants and partnerships help to reduce tobacco use, improve nutrition, advance medicine and increase access to active, healthy living. Created by voters and funded by the Master Settlement Agreement, TSET is creating lasting change in schools, workplaces and communities across the state. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/TSET.
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