How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Gainesville

Gainesville has a smoking rate of approximately 15.5%. The vaping rate is around 3.6%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• Gainesville Department of Health smoking cessation programs • Local Gainesville quit smoking support groups • Hospital-based cessation programs and classes • Gainesville community health center tobacco treatment • Florida state quitline services
• 1-877-822-6669 • Gainesville Health Department tobacco resources • Local hospital smoking cessation clinics • Community health centers with tobacco treatment • Gainesville public library quit smoking resources

Gainesville enforces Florida 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 Gainesville is 1-877-822-6669. 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 Gainesville cost approximately $7.36 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2686. Many Gainesville employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.