How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Boston

Boston has a smoking rate of approximately 13.7%. The vaping rate is around 3.0%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

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

Boston enforces Massachusetts 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 Boston 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 Boston cost approximately $11.03 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $4026. Many Boston employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.