Effect of Helpers Program On-line Training on Smoking Relapse and Social Networks

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of the Helpers Stay Quit training on abstinence over time of newly abstinent smokers, and on the interactions they have with their personal network related to smoking and smoking cessation.

Inclusion Criteria:18 years or olderAbstinent from smoking for between 14 and 45 daysPrimary tobacco use is cigarettesHas access to Internet via computer or mobile deviceSelf-described proficiency with EnglishWilling and able to send/receive weekly text messages using personal mobile phone planWill allow Quitline to share their client data with research teamWilling to complete online surveys at baseline, 3-, 6-, 9- and 12 monthsWilling to self-collect dried blood spot and send back to research teamIf assigned to Helpers Stay Quit condition, willing to complete training within 14 daysIf selected, willing to participate in qualitative interviewWilling to forego any other training for tobacco cessation intervention/support (i.e., to become a cessation counselor/facilitator or support person, e.g., 'quit buddy') for the duration of their study enrollmentExclusion Criteria:Any prior exposure to Helpers training or other cessation training in the previous 2 years