Great American Smokeout Day®: One day can change everything

This year on November 19, the Great American Smokeout®, a national movement, encourages people who smoke, vape, or use other nicotine products to commit to going commercial tobacco free for just one day. Quitting doesn’t have to begin with a long-term plan. It can start with a single moment of action. One day without commercial tobacco can help you break routines, feel early health benefits, and build confidence that change is possible.

It’s never too late to quit using commercial tobacco. No matter your age or how long you’ve been using, quitting improves some aspects of your health immediately and even more over the long term.

Taking part in the Great American Smokeout® can help you interrupt triggers and habits, experience short term health improvements, strengthen your motivation to quit for good, and connect with supportive tools and people who can guide you throughout your quit journey.

Double your chances of quitting. Helpful resources are available to guide you through the day and beyond. Free quit services like Quit Partner™ offer a variety of resources for all Minnesotans regardless of insurance status.

• One-on-one coaching over the phone or online in a wide variety of languages
• Text or email programs provide tips for cravings and motivation
• Two weeks of nicotine replacement products can help manage symptoms, which can increase your chances of quitting
• Culturally specific support from the American Indian Quitline
• Specialized support for those living with mental illness or addiction, and people who are pregnant
• Confidential resources specific to teens ages 11-17
• Additional free support with those using Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare

Take action

Local events are happening to support your quit journey, whether it’s your first attempt or your tenth. Make today the day you show yourself what’s possible. Attend a local Great American Smokeout® event, pick up quit materials, talk with health educators, and take the first step toward a commercial tobacco-free future. Even one day can open the door to lasting change.

Interested in holding a community event?

With funding support from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), Hennepin County Public Health can support community partners and workplaces by providing materials and consultation to help make your Great American Smokeout® event successful. Participation could include an in-person event or only virtual promotion or posting of the resources. If you'd like to collaborate with us, you can sign up to connect with us and order materials from the Great American Smokeout Day® order form.

Hennepin County employees

Earn wellness points in recognition of the Great American Smokeout.

• November 19
• 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Government Center (skyway level)

Visit our table (50 points)

Stop by and connect with us.

You must record your visit as a “Healthy Habit” in your Live Well Rewards account to receive points.

Sign up for Quit Partner and go tobacco-free (500 points)

Sign up for Quit Partner, a free, confidential program offering support to quit smoking, vaping, or using other commercial tobacco products.

You must record your program enrollment and participation in the Great American Smokeout as a “Hennepin event” in your Live Well Rewards account to receive points.

Free nicotine gum and lozenges

Hennepin County Public Health is offering free nicotine gum and lozenges, quit kits, and information. Stop by our table to talk to a pharmacist and get free support.