Vaping and Smoking Prevention Resources

The DOE, and the Department of Health (DOH), encourage students, parents, staff and all in the community to read these resources about smoking and vaping.. Smoking and vaping can affect lung health and may put students at greater risk for COVID-19 infection or severe illness. These resources are available on the DOH E-Cigarettes webpage in multiple languages; printed copies of some resources below can be ordered by calling 311.

Resources for students:

• To join This Is Quitting, a free Truth Initiative texting-support program for teens and young adults (ages 13 to 24), students can text “DROPTHEVAPE” to 88709;
• Download a copy of #DontGetHooked comic book for middle school students (available via 311); and
• Review this fact sheet Teens and Vaping: What are the Risks? for high school students (available via 311).

Resources for families:

• How to Talk with Your Children About Tobacco and E-Cigarettes: A Coaching Guide (available via 311); 
• E-Cigarette Health Bulletin (available via 311); and
• Letter About E-Cigarette Lung Injury Outbreak, includes information about COVID-19.