The majority of teens who use tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, vape products, and nicotine pouches, want to quit. Providing access to tailored tobacco treatment services will increase the number of young people who receive support to address nicotine dependence.
- Download the Youth Provider Toolkit
My Life, My Quit
The Maine QuitLink suite of services includes My Life, My Quit. My Life, My Quit (MLMQ) is a tailored tobacco treatment service for 13-17 year olds. Coordination between the Maine QuitLink and My Life, My Quit services ensures that Maine youth and adults who use tobacco products will be connected to the age-appropriate evidence-based service.
Developed with youth input, the program provides free and confidential quit coaching through phone, chat and texted-based sessions with a tobacco treatment specialist, MLMQ supports youth who use combustible, smokeless, and electronic tobacco products. The program, being offered in more than 20 other states, also features web-based services and tailored educational materials.
Accessing the My Life, My Quit Program
- Teens can enroll in My Life My Quit online (me.mylifemyquit.org), over the phone (1-855-891-9989) or via text message (text “Start My Quit” to 36072).
- Trusted adults, including providers, school personnel, youth-serving entities and other community organization, can refer a teen to My Life My Quit online.
Order and Download My Life, My Quit Materials
Order free My Life, My Quit promotional materials, including posters, rack cards, info cards, stickers, and window clings on our order form. Copies of materials can be downloaded for digital distribution through the My Life, My Quit website.
School-Based Tobacco Treatment
To further meet the needs of Maine teens, the MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence is partnering with Maine High Schools to offer in-person tobacco treatment interventions for their students. As of December 2024, 19 schools across the state have engaged in this innovative strategy. For more information or to inquire about High School treatment support, please contact us.
Resources and Important Links for Participating Schools
- Treatment Tracking Form (Smartsheet)
- Deliverables Checklist
- Treatment Considerations
- Treatment Referral Form Template
- Student Treatment Tracking Form Template
- Promotional Flyer Template – Updated 10/21/24
- CTI Materials Database and Material Online Order Form
- September 2024 Kickoff Meeting Recording and Slide Deck
- Template School Treatment Certificate for Students