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Quit Smoking
Resources
There are a number of resources available to you containing quit smoking information
Community Tobacco Cessation Referral List – includes comprehensive information on:
- Clinics and support groups
- Self-help material
- Telephone help lines
- Websites
One Step at a Time – Canadian Cancer Society self-help guide books for:
- Smokers who want to quit
- Smokers who don't want to quit
- Helping a smoker to quit
Quit brochure (5 pages, PDF format) English, French – includes:
- Quittips
- Smoking myths
- How to quit options
Health
- Information and support on quitting smoking
- E-Quit offers free supportive emails while you are quitting
Smokers Helpline – 1-877-513-5333
- Confidential info, advice and support
- Service available in English or French
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am. to 9:00 pm.; Friday 8:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
- No charge
Smokers Helpline On-Line - www.smokershelpline.ca
- Quit smoking tips, information and support
Centre for Addition and Mental Health (CAMH) - www.camh.net
- Information and tobacco-use quit resources
Driven to Quit - www.driventoquit.ca
- Annual quit smoking challenge presented by the Canadian Cancer Society
Health
- Quit-smoking information and resources
Motherisk – www.motherrisk.org
- Information on smoking during pregnancy, breastfeeding, etc.
Registered Nursing Association of
- Quit smoking information and resources
The Canadian Cancer Society – www.cancer.ca
- Information and resources on cancer-related topics
The Heart and Stroke Foundation – www.heartandstroke.ca
- Information and resources related to heart disease and stroke
The Lung Association - www.on.lung.ca
- Information and resources on lung health including smoking-related lung disease
For more information or to speak with a Public Health Nurse, please contact:
