Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. These resources provide various forms of support, from medication to counseling, making it easier for you to take this important step. No matter where you are on your quit journey, these tools are here to assist you.
Key Resources Available:
Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health Quit Smoking Program:
- Website: Quit Smoking Program
- Support: Offers local support including counseling and tailored resources to help you quit smoking. For residents of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
Ministry of Health Support to Stop Smoking:
- Website: Support to Quit Smoking
- Services: Explore a range of tools and programs funded by the Ontario government, including tips on how to quit smoking effectively.
Pharmacy Smoking Cessation Program:
- Eligibility: Available to those covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit plan and offered by select pharmacies. Contact your local pharmacy to see if they offer the service and if you qualify.
- Services: Includes a readiness assessment, consultation, and a year of counseling sessions provided by trained pharmacists. This program is a part of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy.
Phone Support:
- Contact: Health Connect by dialing 811 for phone support in Ontario.
Smoker’s Helpline:
- Website: Smoker’s Helpline
- Support: Offers expert advice, tools, and a community of support to help smokers quit. Engage through their online platform or by texting IQuit to 123456.
STOP on the Net:
- Website: STOP on the Net
- Details: Provides access to nicotine replacement therapies and a self-guided web program designed to help you quit smoking at your own pace.
Talk Tobacco Program:
- Eligibility: First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous communities.
- Services: Offers culturally appropriate support and information. Connect with a Talk Tobacco Quit Coach by calling 1-833-998-8255, or have a coach contact you by filling out their online form.
- Text Program: Join by texting CHANGE to 123456.
- Website: Talk Tobacco
How to Access These Resources:
You can register for most of these programs directly through the provided links or by contacting the respective programs via phone.
