How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Des Moines

Des Moines has a smoking rate of approximately 16.1%. The vaping rate is around 4.0%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

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

Des Moines enforces Iowa 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines cost approximately $7.57 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2763. Many Des Moines employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.