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Show Me Smokefree

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Need to Change	There is no “safe” amount of secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help at Show Me Smoke Free
Employees Aren’t Protected	There is no “safe” amount of secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help at Show Me Smoke Free
Families Aren’t Protected	There is no “safe” amount of secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help by visiting Show Me Smoke Free
Instant Harm	For our families and our future—Missouri's smokefree laws start with us. Learn how to take action now at Show Me Smoke Free #ShowMeSmokefree
10% of Our Workforce	Secondhand smoke in the workplace is a top cancer risk to workers who don't smoke. Together, we can make a difference. Visit Show Me Smoke Free
80% of Missourians	Did you know that 1,200 Missourians lose their lives to secondhand smoke every year? We can prevent this. Join us at Show Me Smoke Free
Being Exposed	Secondhand smoke in workplaces is a major health hazard. Stand with us for smokefree air laws that ensure a safe environment for every Missourian. Learn how you can take action at Show Me Smoke Free
I Don’t Even Smoke	Under current laws, less than 1/3 of us are shielded from secondhand smoke. Together, we can protect our families. Learn how you can take action at Show Me Smoke Free
The Law	Every year, 1,200 Missourians die from secondhand smoke. Let's work together for a healthier, smokefree Missouri. Learn more at Show Me Smoke Free
Only 1 in 3	Supporting new smokefree laws is vital as 1,200 lives are claimed by secondhand smoke every year in Missouri. Let's champion change for our families' futures. Learn how you can take action at Show Me Smoke Free #SHowMeSmokefree
I Can’t do Anything	Under current laws, less than 1/3 of us are shielded from secondhand smoke. Together, we can protect our families. Learn how you can take action at Show Me Smoke Free #SHowMeSmokefree
I’ll Protect Myself	Together, we can clear the air! In Missouri, 10% of workers are still exposed to secondhand smoke. Support new smokefree laws to safeguard our workforce and families. Learn how you can take action at Show Me Smoke Free #SHowMeSmokefree
I’m Not Protected	Designated smoking areas don’t protect other patrons or workers from inhaling smoke. Learn how you can improve Missouri's smokefree air laws at Showmesmokefree.com
We Don’t Smoke	Each year, 1,200 Missourians are lost to secondhand smoke. It's time to act together for smokefree laws that protect us all. Support new laws for a healthier Missouri. Learn how you can take action at Show Me Smoke Free #SHowMeSmokefree

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More Smokefree Spaces	Families are not protected from secondhand smoke in some Missouri communities. Together we can protect our communities by creating more smokefree spaces. Learn how at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Secondhand Smoke Hurts	Breathing in secondhand smoke puts our children at risk for several health problems, including asthma attacks, respiratory infections, and ear infections. But some spaces in Missouri are not protected from secondhand smoke. Help us create more smokefree spaces at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Smokefree Air	Missouri’s youth deserves to breathe smokefree air. Learn how we can create more smokefree spaces. Visit Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Protect our Most Vulnerable	Missourians are still exposed to secondhand smoke in some spaces. This causes many health risks to children like asthma attacks, respiratory infections, and ear infections. Help us create more smokefree spaces at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Protect our Air and Youth	Together we can protect our communities by creating more smokefree spaces. Learn how at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Protect our Communities	Missourians are still exposed to secondhand smoke in some spaces—which is a major health hazard. But together we can protect our communities by creating more smokefree spaces. we can protect our communities by creating more smokefree spaces. Learn how at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefreee
Missourians are Not Protected	Bowling alleys, restaurants, and parks are just a few places in some Missouri communities where people are not protected from secondhand smoke. But together we can create more smokefree spaces and protect our communities. Learn how at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Create More Smokefree Spaces	In places likes bowling alleys, parks, and restaurants, Missouri’s kids are still exposed to secondhand smoke. They deserve to breathe smokefree air. Together we can protect our communities by creating more smokefree spaces. Learn how at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree

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More Smokefree Spaces	Secondhand smoke is a major health hazard, but some spaces in Missouri are not protected. Learn how you can help us create more smokefree spaces for our youth and families. Visit Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Secondhand Smoke Hurts	Our kids deserve to breathe smokefree air, but some spaces in Missouri are not protected from secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help us create more smokefree spaces in Missouri at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Kids Need Smokefree Air	Children who breathe in secondhand smoke are more at risk for asthma attacks and ear and respiratory infections. Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
No secondhand smoke	Together we can protect our communities by creating more smokefree spaces. Learn how at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Some spaces in Missouri still allow smoking	Children face many health risks from secondhand smoke—and some spaces in Missouri still allow smoking. But together we can change and create more smokefree spaces. Join us and learn more at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefree
Our teens deserve to breathe smokefree air	Our teens deserve to breathe smokefree air, but many are still exposed to secondhand smoke in some Missouri communities. Learn how you can help us create more smokefree spaces in Missouri at Showmesmokefree.com. #ShowMeSmokefreee

Be Free. Live Proud.

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Stronger Together	Stronger together! Healthier together! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) to start your journey to making your community healthier. #BeFreeLiveProud #VapeFree #MakeAChange
Make a Change	Want to make a change? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) to start your journey. #YoucanquitMO #Quittogether
Live Authentically	Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) to start YOUR journey to a healthier, authentic you. #BeFreeLiveProud #Tobaccofree #Smokefree #timetochange
Nicotine Drives us Apart	Smoking can put you at risk earlier in life. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services is here to support your next quit attempt and lower your risk. Get resources to help you quit at Missouri Tobacco Quit Services. #youcnaquitmo
Be Free	Love yourself enough to quit. You’ve got this! Call 1-800–QUIT-NOW (784-8669). #Befreeliveproud #Makeachange #EliminateTobacco

Health Support

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A Pro on Your Side	When it comes to smoking, including menthols, quitting on your own isn't easy. That's where Missouri Tobacco Quit Services pros come in. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services
A Pro on Your Side	Every cigarette puts your health at risk sooner. Smoking can increase your chance of getting diabetes five years earlier than being smoke-free. Get free quit support, tools, and tips from Missouri Tobacco Quit Services to help lower your risk. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or go to Missouri Tobacco Quit Services
Brought to you by Smoking	Smoking increases your risk for various diseases earlier in life. Lower your risk by letting Missouri Tobacco Quit Services support your next quit attempt. For free help to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669). Language options available.
Brought to you by Smoking	Smoking can put you at risk earlier in life. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services is here to support your next quit attempt and lower your risk. Get resources to help you quit at Missouri Tobacco Quit Services. #youcnaquitmo
Free Help	Quitting smoking isn't easy, but you don't have to do it alone. Our trained coaches have free resources to support you. Help is available to quit smoking, including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum; visit Missouri Tobacco Quit Services

New Quit Services

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You Can Quit. We Can Help.	Ready to quit tobacco? We’re here to help with free coaching, medications such as nicotine patches or gum and support. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Missouri Tobacco Quit Services to get started.
No Judgment. Just Help.	Our caring coaches understand what you’re going through. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Missouri Tobacco Quit Services. We can help you kick the addiction for good.
Take the First Step	You know tobacco is bad for you, but it can be hard to know just how to quit. Let us help you on your journey. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit Missouri Tobacco Quit Services for free and confidential coaching.
Referrals Healthcare Providers	Whether you prefer calls, texts or online chats, our coaches are here to help you quit tobacco your way. Enroll in Missouri Tobacco Quit Services for free help to quit by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visiting Missouri Tobacco Quit Services

CDC Menthol TIPS

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Menthol in cigarettes can make them more appealing to young people and people who have never used tobacco products. Learn more about Tammy’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Menthol is added to many tobacco products. It creates a cooling sensation in the throat and airways, which makes smoking feel less harsh. Learn more about Noel’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Youth, racial and ethnic minority groups, women, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, with a low income , or with mental health conditions are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes than other groups. Learn more about John’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Tobacco companies aggressively market to many communities, including African American and LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about Ethan’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Menthol cigarettes contribute to tobacco-related health disparities in the United States. Learn more about Elizabeth and Stephen’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Menthol enhances the effects of nicotine on the brain and can make tobacco products even more addictive. Learn more about Angie’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips

Behind The Haze

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	Trust us. If vaping has you feeling “off,” you’re not alone. Learn more at: Behind The Haze MO #behindthehaze #vape
Don’t Let Vapes Deplete You	The nicotine in vapes messes with your brain chemistry, affecting neurotransmitters, like dopamine and serotonin. This change can bring you down, and it only gets worse the longer you vape. Behind The Haze MO #behindthehaze #vape
Don’t let vapes control how you feel	Nicotine takes control. Take back control of your life. Visit Behind The Haze MO #behindthehaze #vape
Vaping Isn’t You	Those days where you just feel “off” aren’t the best, and vaping nicotine can greatly increase that feeling. Nicotine affects serotonin levels in the brain, making you feel unlike yourself. Visit Behind The Haze MO #behindthehaze #vape
Restless	Nicotine makes you feel restless Visit Behind The Haze MO. For more information on nicotine and how it messes with your brain. #behindthehaze #vape
Emotions	Vaping nicotine causes changes to your brain's neurotransmitters, like dopamine, making you feel moody and worse over time. Don’t let vaping nicotine mess with your emotions. Behind The Haze MO. #behindthehaze #vape
Mood Swings	The nicotine in vapes causes a chemical imbalance in your brain, and over time, takes a toll on your mood. Learn the facts at Behind The Haze MO. #behindthehaze #vape

My Life My Quit

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My Life My Quit	A way to kick vaping that works! My Life My Quit has the tools to be successful. #mylifemyquit #ditchthevape
What Finally Worked	Finally, a quit program for teens that works. From custom quit plans to coaching support, My Life, My Quit helps you ditch vaping, and it's free. Enroll online at My Life, My Quit, or text "Start My Quit" to 36072 to sign up.
Free Support	Quitting without a plan only works for so long. Coaching from My Life, My Quit can teach you when, where, and how to dodge vaping and stick to quitting. And it's FREE! To sign up, text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or head to My Life, My Quit.
Make a Quit Plan	Saving money, a big game, a scratchy throat ... No matter what's driving you to ditch vaping, coaches from My Life, My Quit can help you make a plan to lock in your quit. 🔒💪 Sign up for free by texting "Start My Quit" to 36072
Bad Vibes	Stress throwing off your attempts to quit? It's time to try something new. With proven tips and free coaching support, My Life, My Quit helps you finally ditch vaping and thrive nicotine-free. To sign up, text "Start My Quit" to 36072, or head to My Life, My Quit.
Kick Vaping – My Life My Quit	Encourage teens 13-17 to text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or visit My Life My Quit to chat with a Coach. #mylifemyquit Teens can sign up for free quit tips and tools!

March 2026

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month All Month	This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, get help to quit at YouCanQuit.org and learn more about the risks at: Health.mo.gov/cancer/colorectal-cancer
World Teen Mental Wellness Day March 2	Students have a lot on their plate with school, friends, and other stressors. Nicotine increases feelings of stress. Teens can find free help quitting at Mylifemyquit.com
World Birth Defects Day March 3	Babies born to women who smoke are more likely to have birth defects, like a cleft lip or cleft palate. Take the first step and protect yourself and your baby at YouCanQuit.org. FREE incentives are available to keep you motivated! $20 for completed calls during pregnancy and $30 for completed calls during postpartum.
St. Patrick’s Day March 17	This #StPatricksDay, make your own luck by quitting vaping! Start your journey today and celebrate a vape-free life! Find resources to help you quit vaping at Youcanquit.org #StPatricksDay #youcanquitmo
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week March 22-28	National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®, or NDAFW, is an annual health observance that aims to share fact-based information about youth drug use and addiction. Did you know that you’re more likely to successfully quit other drugs and alcohol when you quit nicotine as well? Visit YouCanQuit.org and nida.nih.gov/ndafw to learn more. #NDAFW
National Puppy Day March 23	Protect your furry friends and get the facts at Lung.org/dontpuffaroundpets. Secondhand and thirdhand smoke may make your pet sick. Get free help to quit at YouCanQuit.org.
National Doctor’s Day March 22-28	Talk to your doctor about quitting tobacco! Tobacco cessation medications are covered by most health insurance providers, including MO HealthNet. No insurance? Visit YouCanQuit.org for free cessation help. #doctorday #youcanquitmo
Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action April 1	Join Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action to encourage youth to say no to tobacco. This is an opportunity to come together, stand up to Big Tobacco, expose the tricks this industry uses to lure kids into addiction, and call for change. Click to learn more! #takedowntobacco #kickbuttsday

February 2026

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Thirdhand Smoke	Thirdhand smoke is the toxic chemical residue left behind after someone smokes or vapes tobacco. Thirdhand smoke sticks to surfaces and objects. Sometimes thirdhand smoke residue can be easy to see or smell, and sometimes it’s not. Exposure to thirdhand smoke chemicals is harmful to one’s health, especially children and pets. Learn more at Smoke-Free Environments \| Health & Senior Services
Smokefree Housing	Do you own rental property in Missouri? New tools are available to help you protect your property from secondhand smoke and fire risk. Find an example lease, enforcement plans, and fact sheets here!
Black History Month	Pharmacists can refer too! With names like smooth, cool, skyline, ice, crisp blend, and fresh mint, menthol tobacco products can give the impression that menthol products are safer or milder versions of conventional tobacco, but no tobacco product is safe. Learn more at: Tobaccoischangingmo.org #blackhistorymonth	YouTube/TIC_menthol	YouTube/TIC_menthol
American Heart Month	Smoking can make you more susceptible to cardiovascular risks earlier in life. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services has been proven to help you quit smoking, helping you to lower your risk. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit YouCanQuit.org.
Valentine’s Day February 14	Think about your heart this Valentine’s Day! Don’t start smoking or vaping. If you already smoke, quit! Avoid secondhand smoke. #worldcancerday #preventionmonth
National Cancer Prevention Month	Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body. Prevention is key! Visit Youcanquit.org for FREE help, including nicotine replacement therapy. #worldcancerday #preventionmonth
Through with Chew Week February 15-21	Through with the Chew Week is a great time to quit smokeless tobacco, including chew and nicotine pouches. Quitting will help protect you from oral cancer and other diseases associated with smokeless tobacco. Learn more about the risks and get help to quit at Types of Tobacco - Quit Now Missouri

January 2026

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New Year's Day January 1	🎉✨ New Year, New You! 🚭✨ 2026 is YOUR year to be smokefree and embrace a healthier life for you and your loved ones! Visit www.YouCanQuit.org for free resources to help you quit and build a plan to set you up for success. #newyearresolutions #youcanquitMO
National Birth Defects Awareness Month	Smoking during pregnancy increases your baby’s risk for certain birth defects including cleft lip and palate. This #NationalBirthDefectsAwarenessMonth take the first step by educating yourself on how to protect yourself and your baby. Order free resources HERE! #youquittwoquit
National Pharmacists Day January 12	Pharmacists can refer too! Smoking increases your risk for several diseases earlier in life. Lower your risk by letting Missouri Tobacco Quit Services support your next quit attempt. Head to YouCanQuit.org to sign up for free quit support to double your quit success. #healthsupport
Thirdhand Smoke	After smoking, people carry thirdhand smoke on their clothes, skin, and hair into homes, buildings, cars, and other enclosed spaces. Learn more at Thirdhandsmoke.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 16	Did you know? The tobacco industry has a long history of marketing menthol products to Black communities, especially to children. Menthol makes cigarettes smoother to inhale for first time users, more addictive and harder to stop using. Learn more at: Resources - The Center for Black Health & Equity
World Cancer Day February 4	People who smoke are at risk for 12 different types of cancer. #WorldCancerDay is coming up. It’s not too late to add going smoke-free to your New Year’s resolution list. Help is available including free nicotine replacement therapy such as the patch and gum, visit Youcanquit.org

December 2025

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World AIDS Day December 1	Smoking is especially dangerous for people living with HIV. This World AIDS Day, read Brian I.’s story and make a plan to quit smoking at CDC.gov/TIPS #CDCTips
Quit Season	No matter how long you have vaped or how much you vape now, it’s never too late to quit. Visit Missouri Tobacco Quit Services to start your quit journey. #youcanquitMO #quitvaping #quitseason
Show Me Smokefree	For our families and our future—Missouri's smokefree future starts with us. Learn how you can make a difference at Show Me Smoke Free #ShowMeSmokefree	https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sd5pjSu1AJI	https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sd5pjSu1AJI
Football Season	This football season, protect your family and friends from secondhand smoke and vape aerosol by enjoying the game in a smoke-free environment. Learn more about secondhand smoke and get help to quit at Smokefree Environments.
My Life My Quit	Quitting isn’t easy. Coaching from My Life, My Quit can teach you when, where and how to dodge vaping and stick to quitting. And it's FREE! Download the app to get started or text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or head to My Life, My Quit.
Thirdhand Smoke	Thirdhand smoke is the residue, smell, and staining left behind months after smoking has stopped. It gets into your body through your lungs, skin, and mouth. It contains 250 toxic chemicals and can’t be removed through normal cleaning. Learn how to protect yourself: Your Home and Car \| Smoke Free Environments
Christmas December 25	Happy Holidays! It’s not too late to enjoy all the flavors this season has to offer. For free help to quit, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669).
New Year's Eve December 31	Did you make a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? As you prepare for the big day, write down all your reasons for quitting and keep them handy. It will help you stay motivated and stick to your goals. Sign up for free quit support to double your quit success at Missouri Tobacco Quit Services.

November 2025

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National Stress Awareness November 5	Between school, friends, and everything else, students have a lot on their plates. Nicotine addiction shouldn't be one of them. My Life My Quit is FREE and can help the students in your life finally quit!	https://youtube.com/shorts/ IQZHkWCfzMg?si= FAUzmhTstBzZPS6t	https://youtube.com/shorts/ IQZHkWCfzMg?si=FAUzmhTstBzZPS6t
Lung Cancer Awareness Month	November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth! Smoking tobacco products is the leading cause of lung cancer in the world. Protect your health and quit today. For free help quitting, visit YouCanQuit.org. #youcanquitMO
World Diabetes Day November 14	Quitting smoking isn't easy, but you don't have to do it alone. Our trained coaches are here to support you with 1:1 coaching, free tools and resources like nicotine patches, and more. See how we can help you make your next quit attempt successful at YouCanQuit.org.	https://youtube.com/shorts/ YVBcvKfp5HM?si=Uz4-nbg6iun8u9Ul	https://youtube.com/shorts/ IQZHkWCfzMg?si=FAUzmhTstBzZPS6t
Veterans Day November 11	38% of military members who smoke began after enlisting. The tobacco industry has targeted the military for decades through price discounts and on-base marketing events. Get free help to quit at YouCanQuit.org. #veteransday
COPD Awareness Day November 19	Becky H. died at age 62 from complications of COPD due to smoking. She started smoking in high school but didn’t realize then that the negative effects would last for the rest of her life. Read her story: CDC.gov/Becky #CDCTips
Great American Smokeout November 20	Quitting smoking is hard, but you’re not alone. Make this year’s Great American Smokeout the first day of your journey toward a smoke-free life. Learn more: Cancer.org/GASO #GASO #Quitsmoking
National Rural Health Day November 20	Celebrating the #PowerOfRural We are excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural this #NationalRuralHealthDay on November 20! Most rural Missourians are not protected by smoke-free policies, making it harder to quit and more likely that rural Missouri youth will start smoking. Learn more at Showmesmokefree.com
Thanksgiving November 27	Celebrating the #PowerOfRural Quitting smoking is the gift that keeps giving and your family will be thankful. What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Visit YouCanQuit.org or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) for free help today.

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Menthol in cigarettes can make them more appealing to young people and people who have never used tobacco products. Learn more about Tammy’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Menthol is added to many tobacco products. It creates a cooling sensation in the throat and airways, which makes smoking feel less harsh. Learn more about Noel’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Youth, racial and ethnic minority groups, women, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, with a low income , or with mental health conditions are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes than other groups. Learn more about John’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Tobacco companies aggressively market to many communities, including African American and LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about Ethan’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Menthol cigarettes contribute to tobacco-related health disparities in the United States. Learn more about Elizabeth and Stephen’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips
Menthol enhances the effects of nicotine on the brain and can make tobacco products even more addictive. Learn more about Angie’s experience at Tips from Former Smokers \| CDC #cdctips

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Show Me Smokefree

Need to Change

Employees Aren’t Protected

Families Aren’t Protected

Instant Harm

10% of Our Workforce

80% of Missourians

Being Exposed

I Don’t Even Smoke

The Law

Only 1 in 3

I Can’t do Anything

I’ll Protect Myself

I’m Not Protected

We Don’t Smoke

Show Me Smokefree Carousels NEW!

Help Us Change Carousel

Create More Smokefree Spaces Carousel

Create More Smokefree Spaces Carousel

Show Me Smokefree Static Images NEW!

More Smokefree Spaces

Secondhand Smoke Hurts

Smokefree Air

Protect our Most Vulnerable

Protect our Air and Youth

Protect our Communities

Missourians are Not Protected

Create More Smokefree Spaces

Show Me Smokefree Gifs NEW!

More Smokefree Spaces

Secondhand Smoke Hurts

Kids Need Smokefree Air

No secondhand smoke

Some spaces in Missouri still allow smoking

Our teens deserve to breathe smokefree air

Be Free. Live Proud.

Stronger Together

Make a Change

Live Authentically

Nicotine Drives us Apart

Be Free

Health Support

A Pro on Your Side

A Pro on Your Side

Brought to you by Smoking

Brought to you by Smoking

Free Help

New Quit Services

You Can Quit. We Can Help.

No Judgment. Just Help.

Take the First Step

Referrals Healthcare Providers

CDC Menthol TIPS

Behind The Haze

Don’t Let Vapes Deplete You

Don’t let vapes control how you feel

Vaping Isn’t You

Restless

Emotions

Mood Swings

My Life My Quit

My Life My Quit

What Finally Worked

Free Support

Make a Quit Plan

Bad Vibes

Kick Vaping –

My Life My Quit

March 2026

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

All Month

World Teen Mental Wellness Day

March 2

World Birth Defects Day

March 3

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17

You Can Quit.
We Can Help.

No Judgment.
Just Help.

Referrals

Healthcare Providers

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