Legal Notices and Disclaimer

Welcome to the Asian Smokers’ Quitline (ASQ) website. Asian Smokers’ Quitline (ASQ) is a free, tobacco cessation program that has been in operation since 2012. This website is hosted and managed by University of California San Diego Health. Click here for UC San Diego Health Policy Notices. (English Only)

Every effort is made to ensure that the material within this website is accurate and timely; however, this should not be considered official and should be confirmed with other reliable sources. This information is provided without warranty for quality or accuracy. Asian Smokers’ Quitline (ASQ), The Regents of the University of California, the University of California, San Diego; the University of California, San Diego Health System or any other contributing author are not responsible for any errors or omissions in any information provided or the results obtained from the use of such information. 

Privacy Policy

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE.
By using this site and all other Official UC San Diego Web Sites, referred to as “these sites,” you agree to these terms of use. If you do not agree to these terms of use, please do not use this site. These Sites are owned and operated by UC San Diego (referred to as “UC San Diego,” “we,” “us,” or “our” herein). We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time. Please check these terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of these Sites following the posting of changes to these terms (including the UC San Diego Web Policy) will mean you accept those changes.

SMS/Text Program

If you send a pre-populated text message to 66819, you will receive a text reply with help to quit smoking. Phone carrier messaging fees may apply. To stop receiving text messages, send STOP to 66819.

Health Information

All health and health-related information contained within the Asian Smokers’ Quitline (ASQ) website is intended to be general in nature and should not be used as a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Your healthcare provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment and needs of you and your family. 

Your Safety – ASQ offers tobacco cessation coaching. However, If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or CHAT with someone at 988lifeline.org.