How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Tampa

Tampa 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.

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

Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa cost approximately $7.36 per pack. Annual smoking costs for pack-a-day smokers exceed $2686. Many Tampa employers offer wellness programs that include free cessation support.