Quitting Smoking
You can quit.
The Health Unit can help.
As an organization that promotes health, the number one thing we can tell you to improve your health is to quit smoking.
The Health Unit offers a Quit Smoking Clinic that provides:
- Free one-on-one counselling sessions with nurses who are trained to help people quit smoking.
- Quit smoking plans that are based on your goals and lifestyle.
- The patch, gum, inhaler, lozenge (nicotine replacement products) at a reduced cost – only for clients who are participating in our Quit Smoking Clinic.
Who can participate?
- Adults
- Teenagers
- Pregnant women
For more information about our clinic, click here or contact the Health Unit.
To join our Quit Smoking Clinic:
1. Complete the Quit Smoking Questionnaire
2. Call your local Porcupine Health Unit to book an appointment
Below is some further information to help you quit smoking:
Thinking About Quitting
Ready to Quit
Not Ready to Quit
Helping Someone Quit
Quit Smoking Clinic
Links
Canadian Cancer Society – Smokers’ Helpline
Health Canada – Go Smoke Free
Last revised March 12, 2012