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Need to Change	There is no “safe” amount of secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help at Showmesmokefree.com
Employees Aren’t Protected	There is no “safe” amount of secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help at Showmesmokefree.com
Families Aren’t Protected	There is no “safe” amount of secondhand smoke. Learn how you can help by visiting Showmesmokefree.com
Instant Harm	For our families and our future—Missouri's smokefree laws start with us. Learn how to take action now at Showmesmokefree.com #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 Showmesmokefree.com
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 Showmesmokefree.com
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 Showmesmokefree.com
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 Showmesmokefree.com
The Law	Every year, 1,200 Missourians die from secondhand smoke. Let's work together for a healthier, smokefree Missouri. Learn more at Showmesmokefree.com
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 Showmesmokefree.com #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 Showmesmokefree.com #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 Showmesmokefree.com #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 Showmesmokefree.com #SHowMeSmokefree

Health Support NEW!

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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. YouCanQuit.org
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 YouCanQuit.org
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 YouCanQuit.org. #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 Youcanquit.org

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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 YouCanQuit.org to get started.
No Judgment. Just Help.	Our caring coaches understand what you’re going through. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit YouCanQuit.org. 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 YouCanQuit.org 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 YouCanQuit.org

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 CDC.gov/tobacco #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 CDC.gov/tobacco #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 CDC.gov/tobacco #cdctips
Tobacco companies aggressively market to many communities, including African American and LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more about Ethan’s experience at CDC.gov/tobacco #cdctips
Menthol cigarettes contribute to tobacco-related health disparities in the United States. Learn more about Elizabeth and Stephen’s experience at CDC.gov/tobacco #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 CDC.gov/tobacco #cdctips

Behind The Haze

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	Trust us. If vaping has you feeling “off,” you’re not alone. Learn more at: www.behindthehazemo.com #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. www.behindthehazemo.com #behindthehaze #vape
Don’t let vapes control how you feel	Nicotine takes control. Take back control of your life. Visit www.behindthehazemo.com #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 www.behindthehazemo.com #behindthehaze #vape
Restless	Nicotine makes you feel restless Visit www.behindthehazemo.com. 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. www.behindthehazemo.com. #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 www.behindthehazemo.com. #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 MyLifeMyQuit.com.
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 www.mylifemyquit.org to chat with a Coach. #mylifemyquit Teens can sign up for free quit tips and tools!

April 2025

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Cancer Awareness Month	Quit smoking to lower your risk of over 15 types of cancer, including esophageal cancer. Find free help, including nicotine patches and gum, at YouCanQuit.org
Thirdhand Smoke Exposure	Thirdhand smoke is also known as “tobacco smoke residue” or “stale tobacco smoke.” The mixture of pollutants in thirdhand smoke is toxic to humans, especially children. Read more here: Thirdhandsmoke.org
National Stress Awareness Month	DYK? Smoking does not relieve your stress. There are better ways to manage stress, such as taking a walk or calling a friend. Quitting smoking may even help decrease your stress. Get less stressed this month by visiting YouCanQuit.org and ask about free patches and gum to help you quit. #youcanquitmo #CDCtips
National Healthy Homes Month	The home is the main place where many children and adults breathe secondhand smoke. Protect the ones around you by learning more about the benefits of a smoke-free home at SmokefreeEnvironments/home-car
Health Support	Smoking increases your risk for various diseases earlier in life. Lower your risk by letting Missouri Tobacco Quit Services support your next quit attempt. Sign up for free quit support to double your quit success at YouCanQuit.org #youcanquitmo	https://www.youtube.com /shorts/2HKRXvnA-40	https://www.youtube.com /shorts/2HKRXvnA-40
World Health Day April 7	Do something for yourself this #worldhealthday The best way to improve your quality of life is to quit now. For free help, visit CDC.gov/quit.
My Life My Quit	When quitting vapes alone won’t stick, try My Life My Quit. Enroll online at MyLifeMyQuit.com, or text "Start My Quit" to 36072 to sign up.	https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=DCHwtuDfIEU	https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=DCHwtuDfIEU

March 2025

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month	Smoking increases your risk for 12 types of cancer, including colon cancer. Quit today at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit YouCanQuit.org to get started. This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about smoking and colon cancer: 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 addiction shouldn’t be added to it. Teens can find free help quitting at Mylifemyquit.com #empowervapefreeyouth
Día Mundial de los Defectos de Nacimiento (World Birth Defects Day) March 3	Beneficiios de dejar de fumar para tu hijo: Promueve un desarrollo sano del cerebro Reduce el riesgo de nacimientos prematuros o con peso insuficiente BABY & ME Tobacco-Free. #español #bebé
National Dentists Day March 6	Celebrate your Dentist! Quitting smoking or vaping positively impacts your oral health. Get FREE resources and help to quit tobacco and vape products. Call now or ask your dentist for a referral to Missouri Tobacco Quit Services.
St. Patrick’s Day March 17	This #StPatricksDay, take quitting tobacco into your own hands and find resources to help you quit for good. Help is available including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum, visit www.Youcanquit.org. #StPatricksDay #youcanquitmo
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week March 17-23	*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. Visit nida.nih.gov/ndafw to get involved and learn more. #NDAFW
National Puppy Day March 23	Protect your furry friends and get the facts at www.lung.org/dontpuffaroundpets #doctorday #youcanquitmo
National Doctor’s Day March 30	Talk to your doctor about quitting tobacco! #DYK? Tobacco cessation medications are covered by most health insurance providers, including MOHealthnet. No insurance? Visit YouCanQuit.org for free cessation help. Learn more about these products at FDA.gov
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. Share this graphic to show your support and encourage others to get involved. #takedowntobacco #kickbuttsday

February 2025

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Low Vision Awareness Month	How Does Smoking Affect Your Eyes? Smoking causes changes in the eyes that can lead to vision loss. Marlene smoked and started losing her vision at age 56, read her story here.	https://youtu.be/hT4QqyBP1tE	https://youtu.be/hT4QqyBP1tE
NEW! Missouri Smokefree Toolkit	Do you own rental property in Missouri? We have new tools 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	Menthol tobacco products have been targeted towards black communities for years. 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	https://youtu.be/jzKYRUq4D4c	https://youtu.be/jzKYRUq4D4c
American Heart Month	Smoking can make you more susceptible to cardiovascular risks earlier in life. Missouri Tobacco Quit Services is proven to help you quit smoking so you can lower your risk. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit YouCanQuit.org.
Valentine’s Day February 1	Think about your heart this Valentine’s Day! Don’t start smoking or vaping. If you already smoke, quit! Avoid secondhand smoke. Help is available, including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum. Visit www.Youcanquit.org. #valentinesday2025
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 16-22	Smokeless tobacco is addictive and contains chemicals that make it more dangerous than you may think. “Smokeless” does not mean harmless. Learn more about these products at FDA.gov

January 2025

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Secondhand Smoke	There’s no such thing as “safe” secondhand smoke. Learn more at Smokefree Environments #darkballoons	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwDmo7YEkaY	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwDmo7YEkaY
Youth Cessation All Month	With tips from coaches at My Life, My Quit, you’ll learn to manage stress without reaching for your vape. Sign up to learn fresh, nicotine-free coping methods and drop vaping from your life. Encourage teens 13-17 to text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or visit www.mylifemyquit.com to chat with a Coach.
National Pharmacists Day All Month	Let your countdown to midnight also be the countdown to your vape-free life. If you’re quitting vaping in 2024, you don’t have to do it alone. Help is available including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum, visit www.Youcanquit.org Pharmacists can refer too! Smoking increases your risk for various diseases earlier in life. Lower your risk by letting Missouri Tobacco Quit Services support your next quit attempt. Sign up for free quit support to double your quit success at YouCanQuit.org.
National Birth Defects Awareness Month All 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. Learn more here!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20	This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let’s come together to discuss unfair and unjust marketing and advertisement of menthol cigarettes have contributed to tobacco-related health disparities in the U.S. Visit CDC.gov/tobacco and learn more about the dangers of menthol.
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 patch and gum, visit www.Youcanquit.org

December 2024

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Quit Season All Month	This holiday season, give yourself the gift of starting your quit journey. This is your season! Learn more visit CDC.gov/quit.
Football November 11	This football season, protect your family and friends from secondhand smoke exposure by enjoying the game in a smoke-free environment. Encourage your friends and family to do the same!
Countdown to New Year’s All Month	Let your countdown to midnight also be the countdown to your vape-free life. If you’re quitting vaping in 2024, you don’t have to do it alone. Help is available including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum, visit www.Youcanquit.org #NewYearsEve
World AIDS Day December 1	Today is World AIDS Day. If you have HIV and smoke, you’re more likely to suffer from HIV-related infections and other serious illnesses. The best thing you can do to improve your quality of life is quit now. For free help, visit CDC.gov/quit.
New Year’s Eve December 31	Build a quit plan for the New Year, so you can stick to your smokefree resolutions. Visit www.YouCanQuit.org for FREE help including nicotine replacement therapy.
Thirdhand Smoke All Month	Since thirdhand smoke remains on surfaces and in dust for years, you can be exposed to thirdhand smoke even if no one around you smokes. Learn more at: Thirdhandsmoke.org
Thirdhand Smoke	DYK? E-cigarettes leave behind a toxic chemical residue justlike regular cigarettes. Readmore here: Thirdhandsmoke.org
No Judgment All Month	Get help quitting today, no judgments, just help. Watch Angie’s story about being a smoker – can you relate? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW today for free coaching, nicotine patches and gum. We are here to help. #nojudgment #youcanquitmo	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdvBqd8SeBU	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdvBqd8SeBU
Smokefree Multi-Unit Housing All Month	Smokefree policies in multiunit housing can improve health and save money. Hear about the benefits from renters and property managers themselves. Learn more at: Health.mo.gov/smoke-free-environments	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOH0AyV6kNM	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOH0AyV6kNM

November 2024

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American Diabetes Month	#DYK? Smoking increases your risk for diabetes and makes it harder to manage. Learn more at CDC Diabetes
My Life My Quit	When teens decide they want to quit using tobacco, My Life My Quit has the tools to help them be successful. #mylifemyquit #ditchvape
Lung Cancer Awareness Month	Secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer in people who do not smoke. Learn more about how secondhand smoke can lead to cancer: CDC.gov/tobacco
Thirdhand Smoke	DYK? E-cigarettes leave behind a toxic chemical residue justlike regular cigarettes. Readmore here: Thirdhandsmoke.org
Tobacco Is Changing All Month	E-cigarettes are dangerous and addictive. So, what makes them so popular with kids? According to 80% of young users, it’s “because they come in flavors I like.” Keep up, parents. Visit Tobaccoischangingmo.org for more information. #tobaccoischanging	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8A3FFYbc6U	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8A3FFYbc6U
National Healthy Skin Month	Smoking ages your skin, causing it to lose elasticity and wrinkle. Quitting allows it to heal. Start the healing process today and quit smoking! Help is available to quit smoking, including free nicotine replacement therapy such as patches and gum; visit Youcanquit.org.
Veteran’s Day November 11	There are free resources for service members and military veterans to quit smoking. SmokefreeVET is provided by the VA with 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to help veterans quit smoking. Visit www.SmokeFree.gov/vet
COPD Awareness Day November 21	Becky H. lives with smoking-related COPD. She started smoking in high school but didn’t realize the negative health effects would last for the rest of her life. This #COPDAwarenessMonth, find your inspiration to quit. For free help, visit YouCanQuit.org. #YouCanQuitMO
Great American Smokeout (GASO) November 21	Quitting smoking isn’t easy. Let the Great American Smoke Out be the start of your journey to a tobacco-free life! You’ll be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk. Call Missouri Tobacco Quit Services at 1-800-QUIT NOW. For more information on reducing your cancer risk, visit Cancer.org/GASO #GreatAmericanSmokeout #ShowMeSmokefree
Thanksgiving November 28	#Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family and friends. Protect your family from secondhand smoke during the holidays, there is no safe level of exposure. Get resources to help you quit at YouCanQuit.org #youcanquitmo
Show Me Smokefree	Every year, 1,200 Missourians die from secondhand smoke. Let's work together for a healthier, smokefree Missouri. To learn how you can protect yourself, visit Showmesmokefree.com #smokefreemissouri #smokefreegeneration #showmesmokefree #healthymo

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Tobacco Use Cessation and Awareness Social Media Content

Download videos from paid media campaigns HERE! NEW!

Show Me Smokefree NEW!

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

Health Support NEW!

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 NEW!

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

April 2025

Cancer Awareness Month

Thirdhand Smoke Exposure

National Stress Awareness Month

National Healthy Homes Month

Health Support

World Health Day April 7

My Life My Quit

March 2025

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

World Teen Mental Wellness Day March 2

Día Mundial de los Defectos de Nacimiento

(World Birth Defects Day)

March 3

National Dentists Day

March 6

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

March 17-23

National Puppy Day

March 23

National Doctor’s Day

March 30

Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action

April 1

February 2025

Low Vision Awareness Month

NEW! Missouri Smokefree Toolkit

Black History Month

American Heart Month

Valentine’s Day

February 1

National Cancer Prevention Month

Through with Chew Week

You Can Quit.
We Can Help.

No Judgment.
Just Help.

Referrals

Healthcare Providers

World Health Day
April 7

World Teen Mental Wellness Day
March 2

Youth Cessation
All Month

National Pharmacists Day
All Month

National Birth Defects Awareness Month
All Month

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20

World Cancer Day
February 4

Quit Season
All Month

Football
November 11

Countdown to New Year’s
All Month

World AIDS Day
December 1

New Year’s Eve
December 31

Thirdhand Smoke
All Month

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