How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Salinas

Salinas has a smoking rate of approximately 11.3%. The vaping rate is around 3.2%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• Salinas Department of Health smoking cessation programs • Local Salinas quit smoking support groups • Hospital-based cessation programs and classes • Salinas community health center tobacco treatment • California state quitline services
• 1-800-662-8887 • Salinas Health Department tobacco resources • Local hospital smoking cessation clinics • Community health centers with tobacco treatment • Salinas public library quit smoking resources

Salinas enforces California 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 Salinas is 1-800-662-8887. 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 Salinas cost approximately $9.81 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $3581. Many Salinas employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.