Need Help? Crisis Line: 988

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, so quitting can be challenging.
If you’re struggling, you’re not alone - and nothing is wrong with you.
Support makes a big difference. Check out the resources below.

Nicotine & Vaping Quitting Resources
  • Truth Initiative EX Program — A free, evidence-based vaping cessation program that offers personalized quitting support through supportive texts, coaching, and community.
  • American Lung Association: NOT for Me Program — A  self-guided program designed for ages 14–19 to help stop vaping with interactive tools and education. ​
  • Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 — Free, confidential text-based program designed to help young people quit vaping.
  • Smokefree Teen — Evidence-based tools, tips, and live support designed for teens who want to quit nicotine, including vaping. 
  • Text CDC to 47848 to Join SMOKEFREETXT — Get daily text messages with encouragement, advice, and tips to help you quit.
  • Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (Quitline) — Free, confidential coaching with trained quit specialists. You can get help building a quit plan and managing cravings and withdrawal.
Issaquah School District has partnered with Care Solace to provide students and their families with access to mental health care.
Care Solace is a free service that will quickly and confidentially find available providers for mental health and substance abuse, matched to your needs.
  • 24/7/365 multilingual support – A multilingual team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to help you understand options, call providers on your behalf, and schedule an appointment.
  • Care regardless of insurance – Connect to care with any coverage including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.
  • Easy access to care – Use Care Match, the self-serve website, to find a provider or services on your own.
Learn more at https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/counseling-and-mental-health/care-solace
or Call 888-515-0595
Crisis & Immediate Support
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (King County / National)
    Call or text 988 — 24/7 support for mental health and substance use crises
  • King County 24-Hour Crisis Line (Crisis Connections)
    866-427-4747 — 24/7 crisis support and referrals
  • Youth Crisis Text Line
    Text 741741 — 24/7 confidential support for youth via text
  • Teen Link
    866-833-6546 or text 866-833-6546 — Teen-to-teen support and resources (evenings)

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Youth & Family Counseling / Prevention Services
  • Friends of Youth (Issaquah & Eastside)
    425-392-6367 | 425-869-6490 — Counseling, prevention, and youth support programs
  • Youth Eastside Services (YES)
    425-747-4937 — Teen counseling and substance use support    ​​
Treatment & Recovery
Prevention, Education, & Parent Resources
Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention
  • StopOverdose.org
    Education, prevention strategies, and overdose response resources
  • Narcan/Nalaxone & Overdose Education
    Free kits and training available through local pharmacies and community programs: Nalaxone Finder
​Get the Facts
Find the latest evidence-based information on specific substances from the National Institute for Health.
Helpful Handouts You Can Download
Talking to your Student/Protective & Risk Factors
File Size: 182 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Family Agreement Form
File Size: 252 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Fake Pills & Emoji Code
File Size: 6755 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Drug Disposal Drop Boxes

​​It's easy dispose of your expired, unneeded or unwanted prescription drugs!​
  • Mail-In Envelopes: You can obtain ​mail-in envelopes at the Sammamish, Issaquah and Newcastle public libraries. Put unneeded medicines in the envelope, seal and drop in any available mailbox.  All drop boxes and mail-back envelopes are provided free of charge.  ​
  • In-Person Drop-Off: Click the link below to find more locations near you!