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Smoking & tobacco

Quitting smoking

Get help

We know that quitting smoking isn't easy. You can improve your chance of success by getting help and support.

  • Call your provincial Lung Association office. Your local Lung Association can connect you with helplines, support groups, and other resources in your area - contact your local Lung Association office.
  • Call the free quitline in your area. Quitlines are free hotlines to help people who want to quit or to learn more about quitting. Visit this page on the Health Canada website to find out about the free quitline in your province or territory.

    Quitlines are staffed by quit smoking experts. They’ve talked to hundreds of people in your position, and they know what you’re going through. Medical evidence shows that people who call quit lines are more likely to quit. The one-on-one, tailored counseling and encouragement you can get from a quit line is a proven way to quit. The quitline staff can also tell you about local support groups for people trying to quit smoking.
  • Talk to your doctor how to quit smoking. Every person is different- your doctor can help you choose quit smoking methods that are most likely to work for you.
  • Talk to your pharmacist, nurse, or other healthcare professional.
  • Call your local public health unit to find out what kind of support they offer.
  • Ask your friends, co-workers, and family to support you.