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Individual Smoking Cessation Program

A four-week program for people who are thinking about quitting smoking, have quit and have had a slip, or are trying to remain smoke-free. The program is facilitated by Smokers’ Helpline Coordinator Niki George. The program provides tips to those struggling with quitting smoking, along with educational support and materials. Follow-up support to this program is also provided through the Smokers’ Helpline. Programs run for four consecutive Wednesday evenings at the Lung House for a nominal fee of $5 per session. Call (709) 726-4664 for registration and details.

Workplace Smoking Cessation Program

The workplace program is composed of four 1½ hour sessions devised after the individual cessation program. This program is also facilitated by Smokers’ Help Line Director Niki Legge, and is available at a cost of $50 per participant, plus associated travel costs.

This program has been successfully held at a number of workplaces across the province including:
  * The Canadian Coast Guard, MV Sir. Humphrey Gilbert
  * Newfoundland Power, St. John’s
  * Municipal Assessment Agency, St. John’s
  * Metrobus, St. John’s
  * Community of Conne River, Bay D’Espoir

Call (709) 726-4664 for details, or to arrange for your workplace cessation program.

Toll-Free Smokers’ Helpline

A toll-free number, 1-800-363-5864, that smokers, or family members who are concerned for the health of their loved one and themselves, can call and speak to a trained smoking cessation counselor.

PLEASE NOTE: Callers may reach an answering machine upon calling, but are prompted to leave their name, telephone number, and a convenient time for a counselor to return their call.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fridays - 9:00am - 5:00pm
However, the Help Line is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the answering service. Weekends calls left on the answering machine will be followed up the following Monday. This service is available across Newfoundland and Labrador free-of-charge.

Exciting News

We now have available for smokers or family members who are concerned for their loved one and themselves to go online to read information on different topics of quitting smoking and the effects @  www.smokershelp.net