Free text support for quitting smoking

Quitpath by Text is a free text messaging program that delivers motivation, advice and tips to your cell to help you quit.

Home
Support
Text

Text
Phone
Email tips
Local help directory

Quitpath by Text is a 3 month text messaging program that delivers motivation, advice and tips to your cell to help you quit. It’s designed for those who are ready to set a quit date within the next 30 days, or have recently quit. Messages are tailored to your quit date.

If you don't have a Quit Date, set your status to THINKING and we'll help get you there.

Embrace our support services. Get free personalized support when you need it most.

Join noworSign in

How do I register?

There are two ways you can register: With your cell phone or online.

1. Register online

Complete the Join form to take advantage of all program offerings including text.

2. Register by shortcode

Text the word QUITPATH to number 123456.
- Open the messages app and tap “compose”
- In the “To:” field enter 123456 (the program shortcode)
- In the text area type Quitpath (the program keyword) and hit send
You will be prompted to text back your Quit Date in yyyy-mm-dd format.
- If you don't have a quit date you can set your status to THINKING
You will receive a confirmation message and further instructions.

What are keywords?

Keywords are words that you can text to get extra, on-demand support when you need it.

The following is a list of available keywords which you can also get by texting KEYWORDS on your phone.

STOP - stops text messages
CHANGE - change your quit date
ALCOHOL - info about drinking and staying quit
CRAVE - info about beating cravings
HUNGER - info on how to quit without over-eating
SLIP - info about slips and relapses
STRESS - info about coping with stress