Smoking Cessation

Local Smoking Cessation Programs

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• Hamilton Public Health

  • The Quit Smoking Clinic helps you to cut down or quit smoking and will provide no-cost nicotine replacement therapy. Call 905-540-5566 Ext. 1 or visit their website for more information: https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/clinics-services/smoking-treatment-ontario-patients

 

• Tobacco Addiction Recovery Program (TARP)

  • TARP is run through the Capacity Building Team at the SJHH West 5th location. It is available to anyone with a mental health issue, and who also wants to quit or reduce their smoking.

  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is provided to participants for a full 26 weeks through the CAMH STOP Study. Participants are invited to join in 8 weeks of topics that will help them quit, including managing cravings, understanding addiction, goal setting and exercise and nutrition. After the 8 weeks are done, participants will come back every two weeks for a check in and to receive more NRT.

  • If you have a client who would be interested in attending, click the Word Document icon to download a copy of our one page referral. Alternatively, we also accept self referrals. Call 905-522-1155 ext. 39124 for more information.

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• Steps to Health - Good Shepherd (currently on hold due to COVID-19)

  • A health and lifestyle program for adults with a mental health diagnosis. The program helps prevent chronic disease and enhance quality of life.

  • Programs offered: Exercise, cooking, nutrition, smoking management and weight management