How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in New Orleans

New Orleans has a smoking rate of approximately 21.9%. The vaping rate is around 4.4%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

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

New Orleans enforces Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans cost approximately $7.48 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2730. Many New Orleans employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.