Real Stories of Summit County

19/12/2025

If you use ni****ne and are ready to quit, free, confidential help is available today!
The Colorado QuitLine offers:
-Free 1-on-1 Coaching: Professional support 24/7.
- Free Ni****ne Replacement Therapy (NRT): Patches, gum, or lozenges (up to 16 weeks for eligible residents).

Take the next step toward quitting: Call: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or Visit: ColoradoQuits.org

11/12/2025

Flavored ni****ne products aren't just appealing to teens. They mask the risks and make it easier to form a habit before you realize what’s happening.

That’s not by accident. It’s by design.

For help quitting, visit realsummit.org.

Source: to***cofreeco.org

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05/12/2025

Become a trusted adult in your community!

Learn how to have those difficult conversations and build stronger relationships with the youth in your life!

Join Summit County Youth & Family Services for this FREE training, and dinner is provided!

What you'll gain:
-Tips for building strong relationships
-Guidance for difficult talks
-Overview of local youth health concerns

🗓️ When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Summit County Community & Senior Center, Frisco
💰 Cost: FREE for parents & adults working with youth

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! Register here: https://bit.ly/TrustedAdultTraining

03/12/2025

Smoking and va**ng limit lung function, lowering endurance.

Ni****ne, the highly addictive chemical in both ci******es and vapes, is a stimulant that overloads your heart, raising your resting heart rate and blood pressure, which consumes the vital energy reserve needed for peak performance.

Find help with quitting at realsummit.org

Source: National Library of Medicine | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10858155/

Our mission is to improve people’s health in Summit County primarily through the reduction of teen va**ng and adult to***co use.

25/11/2025

Tomas knows that who you hang out with makes a difference. When he’s out disc golfing or hiking with non-smokers, staying away from ni****ne is easier.

But even in a crowd of smokers, he says if you're serious about quitting, you can still make that choice for yourself.

The people around you matter, but your decision matters more.

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20/11/2025

Elevated Community Health offers Integrated Care, including support with quitting ni****ne.

Elevated Community Health delivers integrated care, addressing mental health, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and primary medical needs, all in one place. They ensure quality, whole-person healing is affordable through a sliding fee scale.

Ready to learn more about their services? Visit: https://bit.ly/elevatedch

11/11/2025

“I think people are hurting. And that’s one [way] how they cope with life.”

In this honest conversation, Jan, a Summit County local, shares her perspective on why some people turn to ni****ne - and how support and community can offer healthier ways to cope.

Whether it’s friendships, faith, or someone to talk to, healthy connections make a difference.

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06/11/2025

Ni****ne Pouch flavors can make your gums more vulnerable.

The flavors in ni****ne pouches can weaken your gums’ natural defenses, making them less able to protect against irritation or damage from the pouch itself. This also means that they can increase gum bleeding, especially when brushing your teeth.

Find support with quitting ni****ne at realsummit.org

Source: National Library of Medicine | https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9937772/

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Start here for free coaching, quit medications and more. They have the information and the resources to make your journey to quitting successful; from 1:1 coaching, to texting or email. So whether you’re just thinking about quitting or ready to make it happen, they can help.

27/10/2025

In Summit County, ni****ne use is often tied to party culture - but that’s not the only way to connect with others.

Dylan from Building Hope shares how they offer free connectedness events like mountain biking, rock climbing, art, and fitness classes that offer healthier ways to build community.

Looking for a different way to connect? You’re not alone - and there are better options out there.

To access help and resources from Building Hope, visit buildinghopesummit.org

To discover more local resources to help you quit visit realsummit.org

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22/10/2025

Visit coquitline.org to see how you can access free:
- Ni****ne replacement tools
- 1:1 personal coaching
- And more!

Even if you’re just thinking about quitting, give them a call to talk through your options.

For more resources, visit realsummit.org

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16/10/2025

Attend the free Día de Mu***os + Latin Festival this weekend!

It's a full day of festival fun with art, music, dancing, and performances by local groups. Come celebrate life and culture with your community.

- Dates: Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th
- Location: Breckenridge Arts District

For a complete schedule of events and times, visit: https://breckcreate.org/dia-de-muertos

Getting involved in events like this is a powerful step on a quitting journey. Connecting with others in a community environment combats isolation, creates positive new routines, and builds a sense of belonging that's crucial for sustained well-being. Find more helpful tips at realsummit.org

10/10/2025

Llamar al Colorado QuitLine es dar un primer paso hacia una vida más saludable.

El programa personaliza la ayuda escuchando tu experiencia, colaborando contigo y creando un plan que se ajuste a tu vida.

Desde identificar los momentos de mayor antojo hasta fijar una fecha para dejarlo, cada paso es un logro. Intentarlo ya es estar en el buen camino.

Obtenga más información en coquitline.org y, para descubrir más recursos locales, visite realsummit.org.