Youth Tobacco Resources

General Resources

General E-Cigarette Resources
A list of e-cigarette resources compiled by the American Lung Association.

The Impact of E-Cigarettes on the Lung
Learn how e-cigarettes impact lung health.

Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People
Resources and information from the Surgeon General.

E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General
A fact sheet giving an overview of the Surgeon General's Report on E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults.

Tobacco Cessation Health Coverage in Minnesota
Information about what your health insurance covers for tobacco cessation.

For Youth

E-Cigarettes, Vapes, and JUULs: What Teens Should Know
Learn about e-cigarettes, vapes, JUULs, and their health risks.

My Life My Quit
A free and confidential text program for teens to quit vaping or smoking. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or visit the website to register.

Tobacco Cessation Resources for Youth
A list of cessation resources for youth compiled by the American Lung Association.

This is Quitting
A text messaging program and app developed by the Truth Initiative with tailored messaging for teens/young adults who are attempting to quit cigarettes or e-cigarettes/vaping/JUULing.

Smokefree Teen
Information, tools, and tips to help teens quit tobacco.

For Parents

E-Cigarettes, Vapes, and JUULs: What Parents Should Know
Learn about e-cigarettes, vapes, JUULs, their health risks, and what you can do to help.

Talk with Your Teen About E-Cigarettes: A Tip Sheet for Parents
How to structure a conversation with your teen about e-cigarettes, plus answers to common questions and resources for support.

Quick Facts about JUUL
What you need to know about the high-nicotine device hiding in plain sight.

For Schools

E-Cigarettes, Vapes, and JUULs: What Schools Should Know
Learn about e-cigarettes, vapes, JUULs, and what you can do to protect your students.

MDH Schools E-Cigarette Toolkit
Information and resources for school administrators, counselors, teachers, and health educators.

CATCH My Breath Middle School Curriculum
A FREE curriculum that will help your middle school students build knowledge and skills to resist media influences and peer pressure to try e-cigarettes. Designed to be delivered by teachers, nurses, or school counselors in the area of health, tobacco education, physical education, or science.

CATCH My Breath High School Curriculum
A FREE curriculum that will help your high school students build knowledge and skills to resist media influences and peer pressure to try e-cigarettes. Designed to be delivered by teachers, nurses, or school counselors in the area of health, tobacco education, physical education, or science.


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