Smoking Cessation

Tobacco Addiction Recovery Program (TARP)

New cycle starting October 26th 2022​

• TARP is run through the Capacity Building Team at the SJHH West 5th location

• This group is for individuals with anyone with mental health concerns who are interested in quitting smoking

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must smoke cigarettes

  • Must be registered to SJHH

  • Must be a resident of Ontario

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• Up to 26 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is available for participants through the CAMH STOP Program

• 8-week group covering topics including: managing cravings, understanding addiction, relapse prevention, goal setting, exercise and nutrition. Upon completion of the 8 weeks, participants return every two weeks for a check-in and to receive additional NRT

 

Referral Process:

• Practitioners:

  • Complete and fax referral ​

• Self-Referral

  • Call 905-522-1155, ext. 39124 for more information​

 

 Hamilton Smoking Cessation Resources

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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

 

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