Mobile-based Peer Mentoring for Smoking Cessation

Participants will receive automated text messages used by SmokefreeTXT. The messages are designed to provide encouragement, support, and information about quitting smoking. Participants will receive 1-5 automated messages per day for 6-8 weeks depending on choice of quit date.

"Participants will receive a modified version of the automated text messages sent to the control arm plus random assignment to a peer mentor. The modified messages include automated conversation starters, designed to stimulate conversation with the peer mentor. The peer mentor will then send personalized, tailored responses. The peer mentor is a former smoker who has completed a training program developed by the investigator team. Participants will receive 1-5 automated messages per day for 6-8 weeks depending on choice of quit date."