Kick It California formerly California Smokers’ Helpline, is a free tobacco cessation program operated by UC San Diego which is open to any resident of California who wants to quit smoking.
About Kick It California
Clinically Proven
The program protocol focuses on motivation, ambivalence, planning and skill-building. It’s been rigorously tested in several large, randomized trials, and has been shown to double a tobacco user’s chance of quitting.
Culturally Sensitive
Coaching is offered in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese. All of coaches undergo rigorous training and apprenticeships, participate in weekly monitoring and case reviews, and attend continuing education courses on cultural awareness. They provide a safe space for LGBTQ clients who want to quit tobacco and nicotine. Kick It California is committed to fostering inclusiveness, respect, and honoring diversity.
Broadly Trusted
Kick It California partners with numerous healthcare systems, clinics, and call centers and offer a secure, electronic system for patient referrals. They provide technical assistance and training for healthcare professionals interested in our empirically-based cessation approaches.
Kick It California services have been proven in clinical trials to double a smoker’s chances of successfully quitting. Additionally, information is available to friends and family members of tobacco users.
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