How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Akron

Akron has a smoking rate of approximately 21.1%. The vaping rate is around 4.6%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• Akron Department of Health smoking cessation programs • Local Akron quit smoking support groups • Hospital-based cessation programs and classes • Akron community health center tobacco treatment • Ohio state quitline services
• 1-800-784-8669 • Akron Health Department tobacco resources • Local hospital smoking cessation clinics • Community health centers with tobacco treatment • Akron public library quit smoking resources

Akron enforces Ohio state tobacco laws and may have additional local smoke-free ordinances covering parks, beaches, and outdoor dining areas. All indoor workplaces and public spaces follow state regulations.

The quitline for Akron is 1-800-784-8669. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

Cigarettes in Akron cost approximately $8.48 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $3095. Many Akron employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.