Smoking Cessation
Breaking free from tobacco dependency is one of the toughest challenges many people will ever face. But help is at hand. New Jersey's Department of Health and Senior Services is offering residents three powerful tools to help in the battle against tobacco dependence. New Jersey's Quitnet, Quitline, and Quitcenters are a powerful trio of customized services developed and tested by some of the country's most renowned medical institutions.

Youth Programs
To reduce tobacco use among New Jersey youth under 18 years of age, DHSS coordinates the efforts of anti-tobacco youth groups throughout the State. REBEL (Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies) is New Jersey's youth-led grassroots anti-tobacco movement with local chapters in all 21 counties. Their activities include recruitment of teens to join REBEL and activities designed to reduce tobacco use in communities.

Community Support
DHSS funds a wide range of grassroots programs tailored to the particular needs of local communities and disparate populations throughout New Jersey. Through its connections, CTCP is able to interact with New Jersey's many community- and faith-based organizations, local health systems, health care providers, professional associations, universities, and volunteer groups to educate New Jerseyans about the harmful effects of tobacco.

Research and Evaluation
A comprehensive assessment of current tobacco attitudes, knowledge and behavior among youth and adults in New Jersey is complete. It provides baseline measures for designing and evaluating future effectiveness of the CTCP.

Marketing and Media
The advertising and public relations program provides support for each component of the CTCP. The principal objective is to increase public awareness of the health risks of tobacco use and of the programs available to reduce the incidence of smoking among young people and to help smokers quit. Click here for more information.