The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 20—a day to take the first step toward quitting smoking or vaping. Commercial tobacco remains a leading cause of preventable illness in Wisconsin, but quitting brings immediate and long-term health benefits. Even one day without tobacco can lower risks for cancer, heart disease, and stroke, while improving overall well-being.
Walking the Good Road: Free Support Services
The Oneida Nation believes in living in balance—mind, body, and spirit. If you are ready to take steps toward wellness by quitting smoking, vaping, or other commercial tobacco use, these free resources are here to walk with you on your journey. Remember: our ancestors taught us that caring for ourselves strengthens the whole community.
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line
For anyone 13 and older:
- Text: READY to 34191
- Call: 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669) – available 24/7
- Online: Visit WIQuitLine.org to register, chat with quit coaches, or learn more before enrolling.
Adults 18+ may qualify for a free two-week starter kit of nicotine replacement therapy.
Live Vape Free
For teens and young adults (ages 13–26) who want to quit vaping:
- Text: VAPEFREE to 873373 for free, confidential support.
Adults 18+ may also receive a two-week starter kit of patches or gum. Learn more at the Live Vape Free website.
American Indian Quit Line
Our Native communities deserve care that honors our traditions. The American Indian Quit Line offers free, culturally tailored support for Indigenous people:
- Call: 888-7AI-QUIT (888-724-7848)
Participants 18+ may receive up to 12 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy. Learn more at the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line website.
First Breath
Supporting healthy families: First Breath helps people make positive changes to tobacco, alcohol, and substance use during pregnancy and beyond. Visit the First Breath website for details.
Additional Resources
- Wisconsin Medicaid Tobacco Cessation Benefit
Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and SeniorCare members can access free quit services and medications. Talk to your health care provider or visit the UW-CTRI Medicaid/BadgerCare Coverage website. - Clinical Outreach Services
UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) offers free education and training for health care providers to integrate tobacco cessation into care standards. Learn more at the UW-CTRI website. - Behavioral Health and Tobacco Use
People with behavioral health conditions are two to four times more likely to smoke. The Wisconsin Nicotine Treatment Integration Project (WiNTiP) partners with behavioral health providers to include tobacco treatment in care. Details are available at the UW-CTRI website.
In Oneida, we say “Yawʌ·kó” (thank you) for choosing wellness. When we care for ourselves, we honor our families, our ancestors, and the generations yet to come. Let’s walk the good road together.
