A free 5-week online support group (10-15 ppl) for teens involving a trained group facilitator and peer support, using Instagram DM messaging. Participants get paid $60!

My LIfe My Quit

Teens receive 5 free text, phone or online support in the form of 5 sessions with a “Personal Quitting Coach” that uses motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies.

Ex Program (previously "This is Quitting")

This text-based program from “Truth Initiative” involves receiving messages focused on building skills and confidence, and instant support when needed. Begin by texting "QUIT" to 202-899-7550.

quitSTART App

Free smartphone app to guide teens and young adults in quitting nicotine. Serves as a coach, cheerleader and distracting playmate all in one!

SmokefreeTXT for Teens

Includes online chat support and quit planning

In Spanish: text LIBRE to 47848

American Indian Commercial Tobacco Program

For members of American Indian communities in CO, ID, IA, KS, MA, MI, NV, ND, PA, UT, VT, WY. Includes live conversations with trained health professionals, email and text support.

Telephone Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

Behavioral Cessation Supports for Youth and Young Adults

From the (American Academy of Pediatrics)

Tobacco Cessation Resources for Youth

From The American College of Preventative Medicine

THC CESSATION

Clear 30

App-based THC-cessation designed for adults, but appropriate for older teens

Supporting Children of Addiction (COA's)

National Association of Children of Addiction

NaCOA’s Children’s Program Kit - provides over 100 skill-based and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and everything needed to offer a strong and effective program of support to school age children of addicted parents. Designed to be used as an educational support group program at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Could be part of a Student Assistance Program.
Celebrating Families (Video) - Evidence-based, trauma-informed, skill-building program focused on 16 session curriculum that addresses the needs of children and parents in families that are struggling with the effects of substance use disorders and their related trauma. The group curriculum engages every member of the family, beginning by breaking into age groups for psychoeducational activities, followed by reconnection activities as a family to learn how to apply these new skills to healthy interactions. There are early childhood and Spanish versions

SAMSHA Children’s Program Kit: Supportive Education for Children of Addicted Parents

Dpt of Health & Human Services/SAMHSA

Children Impacted by Addiction: A Toolkit for Educators

National Association for Children of Addiction & Addiction Policy Forum

Helping a Child Whose Parents Are Struggling with Addiction

Video and story from NPR.

See my extensive list of COA resources to use with kids, including videos and books for students pre-K-12th, camps & summer programs, and support groups.