Free Help Available This Mother's Day for Oklahoma Moms Ready to Quit Tobacco

Saturday, May 9, 2026 — This Mother’s Day, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is reminding moms across Oklahoma that quitting tobacco is possible and free help is available when they’re ready.

Quitting tobacco can improve health, save money, and create a healthier home for families. It can also reduce exposure to secondhand smoke for children and other household members. 

Whatever a person’s reasons for quitting, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline offers free tools and support to help them take the next step. People who use the Helpline are more than three times as likely to successfully quit as those who try to quit on their own.

For Glenpool mom Candace, quitting tobacco meant creating a healthier future for her family. She started smoking when she was 19, but with support and free patches from the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, she was able to quit for good. 

“I am most proud of quitting smoking because my children will never remember me as a cigarette smoker,” said Candace.

This Mother’s Day, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline encourages moms who have thought about quitting to know they do not have to do it alone. Free support includes:

· Free patches, gum, or lozenges

· One-on-one coaching

· A personalized quit plan

· 24/7 support by phone, text, or online

Parents looking for help speaking with children about tobacco and nicotine can also obtain free tools through Tobacco Stops With Me at TalkAboutTobacco.com.

Resources include conversation starters, tips, and age-based guidance for families. Call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669), text READY to 34191, or visit OKhelpline.com to get started. Connect with the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline on Facebook and Instagram.

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