How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Kansas City

Kansas City has a smoking rate of approximately 20.8%. The vaping rate is around 4.5%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

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

Kansas City enforces Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City cost approximately $6.61 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2413. Many Kansas City employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.