Who We Are

CDPH’s Smoking Cessation Program seeks to reduce the use of tobacco and eliminate tobacco-related inequities, including the racial life expectancy gap in Chicago. CDPH focuses on increasing adult access to smoking cessation programs and promoting smoke-free environments.

What We Do

CDPH provides free smoking cessation services via partner organizations and prioritizes communities with high smoking rates. The Chicago Tobacco Cessation Network brings the Courage to Quit® stop smoking program, nicotine patches, and outreach to Chicago residents

CDPH also inspects establishments, such as restaurants, apartment complexes, office buildings, schools, and other public spaces for compliance as part of the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance and Smoke-Free Illinois Act.

A Healthy Chicago is a Smoke-Free Chicago

There are lots of benefits to a smoke-free life.
Reduces risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, lung cancer, and other cancers.
Quitting will also improve oral health.
The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal.
Protect those around you from secondhand smoke. There is no safe amount of secondhand smoke for children or adults.
Secondhand smoke can even be harmful to pets.