Quitnow - Smoking Cessation Programs
Addictions / Substance Use and Condition Specific Support
Provided by BC Lung Foundation
The program offers personalized quit-smoking plans; one-on-one coaching and group support by phone, chat, email, and video conferencing; and an online discussion forum.
Who should call our phone service? Anyone looking for help to quit or to help others quit can call. Even healthcare providers looking for answers to specific smoking-related questions can call.
Here are just some of the reasons you might want to call a Quit Coach:
- You are a smoker trying to quit within the next month.
- You've already quit smoking but could use some extra support.
- You are feeling strong cravings and worried you are on the verge of relapse.
- You would like to help a friend or family member quit smoking.
- You are a healthcare professional who wants to help your patients/clients.
- Tools to prepare to quit
- Live chat with a coach
- Community Support Forum
- 1:1 Coaching phone calls
- Support Groups
Quit with Live Chat Get real-time, personalized advice and guidance from a friendly and professional Quit Coach. Click to go to the chat webpage.
Quit with Text messaging For text messaging, text QUITNOW to 654321.
The service is available 24/7. Quit Coaches are available from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday - Friday, and their assistants are available during their off-hours and weekends.
Click here to download educational materials to help quit or reduce.
Patients can self-refer, or clinicians can make a referral using the form options below.
1-877-455-2233
Public email: quitnow@bclung.ca
Website: https://bclung.ca/programs...
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by BC Lung Foundation:
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided by phone
- Provided by text or chat
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.