The Quitline –A program with experience, care, and expertise.
Who we are
The New York State Smokers’ Quitline (NYSSQL) is a service of the
New York State
Department of Health Tobacco Control Program
and based at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y. It is a free and confidential program providing
evidence-based services to New York State residents who want to stop vaping, smoking, or using other forms of tobacco.
A program with experience, care, and expertise.
The NYSSQL is one of the first and busiest state quitlines in the nation, and has responded to more than 2.5 million calls since its inception in 1999.
According to an August 2017 report published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, the New York State Smokers’ Quitline is among the most efficient
cessation resources in the country, reaching nearly three times the average number of people as other state quitlines.
Hours of operation
Mon-Thurs 9AM-9PM, Fri-Sun 9AM-5PM. Chat and text support may vary from the hours above based on request volume and coach availability.
For immediate support, please call during operational hours.
People identifying as Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired
Please call the NY Relay Service at 7-1-1 (Voice or TTY), and provide the operator with the Quitline number
1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487).
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Developed by Roswell Park Cessation Services for the NYS Smokers' Quitline. Located in Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center,
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