Your HealthQuit Smoking & Vaping

Thinking About Quitting?

Are you thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? Great job taking the first step toward a healthier you! Did you know:

Almost half of daily smokers want to quit within the next six months.
Most people try to quit on their own, without any help.

You don't have to do it alone! There are many support options in Chatham-Kent to help you quit successfully.

At CK Public Health, we are here to support you and our community in becoming smoke-free. We've made a list of resources to help you find the best option for you.

Counselling

An empathetic female counselor listens as a vulnerable patient shares about a difficult situation.

Online Support

SmokersHelpline.ca is a 24/7 support service to help you quit smoking or vaping and stay smoke-free. By signing up, you get access to:

A personal Quit Plan tool to guide your quitting journey
A personal quit calculator to track money saved and health progress
A community of others who are quitting, plus expert Quit Coaches
An email list with tips and motivation based on your quit date
Easy sign-up for all Smokers' Helpline services

Anyone can order One Step at a Time self-help materials!

Phone Support

Smokers' Helpline offers free phone support through the Health Connect Ontario Smoking Cessation Program at 1-866-797-0000.

How a Quit Coach Can Help:

A Quit Coach works one-on-one with you to make a quit plan that fits your life. They can help with:
Managing cravings
Choosing quit aids
Finding local support
Follow-up calls to check in
People who get help from Smokers' Helpline are 8 times more likely to stay smoke-free for 6 months than those who quit on their own.

Who Can Call?

Anyone who is:

Thinking about quitting
Ready to quit
In the process of quitting
Trying to stay smoke-free or vape-free
Not ready to quit, but wants information
Helping someone else quit.

Service is available in English, French, and over 100 languages through an interpreter.

Text Support

Smokers' Helpline gives on-the-go support with helpful text messages based on your quit date. Just text iQuit to 123456 to sign up!

What to Expect:

Share your quit date (past or future), and they'll send tips and support to your phone.
Not ready yet? Set your status to THINKING, and they will help you get there.
Need extra help? You can live chat with a Quit Coach during their business hours by texting CHAT.

Text Keywords for Quick Help:

Text a keyword anytime, and they'll quickly reply with advice to help you manage cravings and challenges. The following is a list of available keywords (which you can also get by texting KEYWORDS on your phone):

STOP – unsubscribe from the text program  
QUITDATE – set or change your quit date  
CRAVING – tips to deal with cravings  
ALCOHOL – info on drinking while quitting 
SLIP – what to do after a slip  
RELAPSE – help after a relapse
STRESS – how to handle stress while quitting

* You will not be charged text message fees

App Support

Quash App

Quash is a judgement-free app that helps you quit smoking or vaping in a way that works for you. One great way to start your smoke-free or vape-free life is by using the Quash app on your phone.

Stop Vaping Challenge App

Stop Vaping Challenge is an app that helps youth think about their vaping habits by trying an abstinence challenge. They are encouraged to stop vaping for as long as they can, with the help of a timer in the app that tracks seconds, minutes, and hours. This can be an eye-opening experience.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Woman with nicotine patch treatment on her arm

No Family Physician/Nurse Practitioner

If you live in Chatham-Kent and don't have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, you can still get free nicotine patches and gum through CK Public Health's STOP program. 

CK STOP Program
- The CK STOP program can provide up to 26 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy to Chatham-Kent residents who do not have a primary care provider.
- ENROLL NOW!

Stop on the Net
- The STOP on the Net online program is designed to help you quit smoking from home.
- Get 10 weeks of free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to you.
- ENROLL NOW!

Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation
- Call to get 6 weeks of free nicotine patches or gum. Leave a message at 1-888-645-5405 to enroll.
- LEARN MORE!

Medication

Ontario Drug Benefit Card

If you have an Ontario Drug Benefit Card, you might be able to get some quit-smoking medications like Champix or Zyban at a lower cost. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to see if this option works for you.

Some pharmacists in Chatham-Kent can prescribe quit-smoking medications without a doctor's visit.

Connect With Us

Need more help? Connect with us and we would be happy to assist you in your quit journey:

Email: CKSmokeFree@chatham-kent.ca
Call: 519-352-7270 ext 2488

Your HealthQuit Smoking & Vaping

Thinking About Quitting?

Counselling

Online Support

Phone Support

How a Quit Coach Can Help:

Who Can Call?

Text Support

What to Expect:

Text Keywords for Quick Help:

App Support

Quash App

Stop Vaping Challenge App

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

No Family Physician/Nurse Practitioner

Family Health Team

Family Physician/Nurse Practitioner

Medication

Ontario Drug Benefit Card

Non-Insured Health Benefits for Indigenous People (NIHB)

Workplace Benefits Plan

Connect With Us

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