TrustEd is committed to empowering adults who support youth with actionable, accessible tools. Whether you're helping someone quit nicotine, navigating mental health challenges, or guiding a young person through school-based consequences, our curated resource library provides trusted, evidence-based materials for educators, families, and community members in Colorado and beyond.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information services in English and Spanish. For deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, dial 1-800-487-4889. Text HOME to 741741 for anonymous and free crisis counseling 24/7.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Colorado Mental Health Literacy Bank
CO Mental Health Literacy Bank: A collection of evidence-based mental health resources and programs available in Colorado.
Adult-Focused (Colorado Only)
Colorado Quit Line
The expert coaches can talk to you about overcoming common barriers, such as dealing with stress, fighting cravings, coping with irritability, and controlling weight gain. Individuals who use menthol tobacco or nicotine products are eligible for up to 16 weeks of free nicotine replacement products (lozenges, patches, and gum) and $50 in gift cards.
- Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), visit the Colorado QuitLine website or enroll now to learn how to quit tobacco today.
- 1-855-DEJELO-YA (1-855-335-3569), visita www.coquitline.org/es-es/ o regístrate ahora.
Adult-Focused (Nationwide)
Smokefree.gov
A government website full of helpful articles, tools and tips, guidance for building a quit plan, live chat with a counselor, and many other useful resources. Some resources available in Spanish.
- Additional support resources designed specifically for US Military Veterans and Women.
CDC Tips from Former Smokers
(TIPS) Campaign: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the first-ever federally funded national tobacco education campaign—Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®)—in March 2012.
The Tips campaign profiles real people from many different backgrounds impacted by serious long-term health effects from smoking and secondhand smoke exposure. Tips also features compelling stories of the toll these smoking-related conditions have taken on family members.
Colorado Only (Youth-Focused)
My Life My Quit
My Life My Quit supports individuals aged 12-17 with access to free, confidential support to quit smoking or vaping. Visit the My Life My Quit website or text “Start My Quit” to 36072.
Nationwide (Youth-Focused)
Smokefree Teen
A government website full of helpful articles, tools and tips, guidance for building a quit plan, live chat with a counselor, and many other useful resources. Smokefree Teen is not available in Spanish.
The Truth Initiative EX Program
Sign up for the text program to receive free, 24/7 support through daily text messages full of tips and advice, a resource library with expert guidance, and access to an active community of quitters.
Stanford REACH Lab Tobacco Prevention Toolkit
The Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, developed by the Stanford University REACH Lab, is a collection of curriculums, lessons, programs, and resources catered to prevent and reduce adolescent and young adult tobacco/nicotine use. It includes programs like You and Me Together Vape Free, which is an in-classroom curriculum, and Healthy Futures, an alternative-to-suspension program.
Training of Trainers: Start the Conversation Workshop
How to talk with young people about vaping and other nicotine products.
Trusted adults play a vital role in preventing youth tobacco and nicotine use; this workshop supports adults in young people’s lives to talk about vaping with an open mind and accurate information. As a training of trainers offering, participants will be prepared to facilitate the Start the Conversation workshop in their community, expanding the network of trusted adults for the youth they serve.
For more information, contact us at Action for Healthy Kids
Second Chance
A tobacco-and-nicotine-focused alternative to suspension.
Second Chance is a web-based educational alternative-to-suspension program for middle and high school students who’ve been found with tobacco or nicotine products. The program is interactive, self-directed, and evidence-based, and can be completed in three hours. The program may also be helpful for youth who may be curious about tobacco or other nicotine products and would benefit from specific education.
An update of the Second Chance content, web platform, activities, and design is coming in 2026! It will also be available in Spanish at that time.
For more information, contact us at sc@actionforhealthykids.org
