Local help directory
Find local quit smoking support services and programs in your area.
Fraser
Contact: Jessica.erzinger@fraserhealth.ca
- Address:
- Contact: Jessica.erzinger@fraserhealth.ca
11666 Laity StV2X 5A3 Maple Ridge
- Contact name:
- Stacey McNeilly
- Contact phone:
- 604-463-1820
- Address:
- 11666 Laity St
- City:
- Maple Ridge
- Postal code:
- V2X 5A3
- Description:
- This clinic offers group education one evening a month from 6-8 pm. The clinic is set up in the Rehab room at RMH and is free of charge. Individual smoking sessions are available if a physician books them in.
- Other information:
- Physician Support: Dr. Francis Ervin (Internal Medicine, Respirology) and Dr. Winston Tsui (Cardiology and Internal Medicine) support and refer patients to the clinic. The clinic accepts physician and self referrals Group Facilitators: The lead facilitator/educator is a Respiratory Therapist, Stacy McNeilly, who is a Certified Tobacco Educator. Her Respiratory colleagues Greg Skeeles, also a Certified Tobacco Educator, and Dave Wallace are also involved in the clinic. Facilitator/Educator Training: Smoking cessation training is required. At RMH staff under took the following: • Certified Tobacco Educator Course (Stacey and Greg) • QuitNow full-day workshop conducted David Forbes, Pharmacist (multiple people as 10 were required to run the course) • TEACH (Tobacco Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health) (Stacey) Those interested in attending the clinic can call 604-463-1820 for next available session. Ridge Meadows Hospital is located in Maple Ridge (11666 Laity St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5A3)
Abbotsford
- Contact name:
- Dr. Joan L. Bottoroff
- Contact phone:
- 250-807-8627
- City:
- Abbotsford
- Description:
- Dads in Gear is a free 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. For more information about how to bring the program to your community, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: www.dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca.
- Other information:
- Just launched-Dads in Gear for Indigenous Men. Check out this website for more infomration and new videos: www.dadsingearindigenous.ca
Interior
519 Columbia StreetV2C 2T8Kamloops
- Contact name:
- Jeff Conners
- Contact phone:
- 250-851-7411
- Address:
- 519 Columbia Street
- City:
- Kamloops
- Postal code:
- V2C 2T8
Rutland Health Centre, 155 Gray RoadV1Y 1W6Kelowna
- Contact name:
- Cheryl Sidenberg
- Contact phone:
- 250-980-4804
- Address:
- Rutland Health Centre, 155 Gray Road
- City:
- Kelowna
- Postal code:
- V1Y 1W6
Merritt, Vernon, Nelson
- Contact name:
- Dr. Joan L. Bottoroff
- Contact phone:
- 250-807-8627
- City:
- Merritt, Vernon, Nelson
- Description:
- Dads in Gear is a free 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. For more information about how to bring the program to your community, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: www.dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca.
- Other information:
- Just launched-Dads in Gear Indigenous. Check out this website for more information and new videos: www.dadsingearindigenous.ca
3090 Skaha Lake RoadV2A 7H2Penticton
- Contact name:
- Jacqueline Duncan (extension 2744)
- Contact phone:
- 250-492-4000
- Address:
- 3090 Skaha Lake Road
- City:
- Penticton
- Postal code:
- V2A 7H2
20-23rd Avenue V1C 5V1South Cranbrook
- Contact name:
- Maggie Strosher
- Contact phone:
- 250-420-2490
- Address:
- 20-23rd Avenue
- City:
- South Cranbrook
- Postal code:
- V1C 5V1
35 Oliver StreetV2G 1L6Williams Lake
- Contact name:
- Cariboo Community Baptist Church
- Address:
- 35 Oliver Street
- City:
- Williams Lake
- Postal code:
- V2G 1L6
- Description:
- Monday at 6 PM
Northern
Prince George
- Contact name:
- Dr. Joan L. Bottorff
- Contact phone:
- 250-807-8627
- City:
- Prince George
- Description:
- Dads in Gear is an 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. For more information about how to bring the program to your community, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: www.dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca
- Other information:
- Just launched-Dads in Gear Indigenous. Check out this website for more information and new videos: www.dadsingearindigenous.ca
Vancouver Coastal
6th Floor – 8100 Granville AvenueV6Y 3T6Richmond
- Contact phone:
- 604-244-5486
- Address:
- 6th Floor – 8100 Granville Avenue
- City:
- Richmond
- Postal code:
- V6Y 3T6
- Description:
- FREE stop smoking products with group and one-on-one counselling.
Vancouver
- Contact name:
- Dr. Joan L. Bottoroff
- Contact phone:
- 250-884-6027
- City:
- Vancouver
- Description:
- Dads in Gear is a free 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. For more information about how to bring the program to your community, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: www.dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca.
- Other information:
- Just launched-Dads in Gear Indigenous. Check out this website for more information and new videos: www.dadsingearindigenous.ca
569 Powell St. (in the downtown eastside)V6A 1G8Vancouver
- Contact phone:
- 604-255-3151
- Address:
- 569 Powell St. (in the downtown eastside)
- City:
- Vancouver
- Postal code:
- V6A 1G8
- Description:
- The Tobacco Dependence Clinic offers up to 26 weeks of behavioural group counselling and no-cost pharmacotherapy. For Vancouver Coastal Health clients with a history of mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Individual clinics may have other criteria for participation.
Apt 3-148 W10th Avenue V6H 1H8Vancouver
- Contact name:
- Audrey and the Diehards
- Contact phone:
- 604-833-3680
- Address:
- Apt 3-148 W10th Avenue
- City:
- Vancouver
- Postal code:
- V6H 1H8
- Description:
- Group support. Saturday at 10:00 AM
- Other information:
- Private residence. Newcomers are welcome, please phone
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Healthcare Centre- 6th floor 2775 Laurel StreetV5Z 1M9Vancouver
- Contact phone:
- 604-875-4800
- Address:
- Gordon and Leslie Diamond Healthcare Centre- 6th floor 2775 Laurel Street
- City:
- Vancouver
- Postal code:
- V5Z 1M9
- Description:
- The Smoking Cessation Clinic offers free individual quit smoking counselling for people who live in Greater Vancouver. It is appropriate for those interested in making a quit attempt but also for those who may be simply exploring their options. This program is about the process of recovery which is unique to each individual. Each person will receive: *assessment by a doctor or nurse trained in tobacco dependence *ongoing education, monitoring and counselling support *information about the options for smoking cessation medications
- Other information:
- Medications are not distributed through this program.
Vancouver Island
Comox
- Contact name:
- Kathi Cameron
- Contact phone:
- 250-339-8211
- City:
- Comox
- Description:
- Cessation program for military personnel their families and DND employees.
Nanaimo
- Contact name:
- Derek Poteryko
- Contact phone:
- 250-714-9164
- City:
- Nanaimo
- Description:
- First You Smoked Now You Live is a virtual clinic that is accessed through the website or by phone. No need to come to the hospital for service
- Other information:
- Check out the website at www.cisic.ca for more information. The program is currently being used in Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Sooke
600 Beach RoadV9K 1K7Qualicum Beach
- Address:
- 600 Beach Road
- City:
- Qualicum Beach
- Postal code:
- V9K 1K7
- Description:
- Drop-in support group on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
- Other information:
- Next to the train station
CFB Esquimalt: Naden Athletic Centre (N88)V9A 7N2Victoria
- Contact name:
- Claire Grant
- Contact phone:
- 250-363-5621
- Address:
- CFB Esquimalt: Naden Athletic Centre (N88)
- City:
- Victoria
- Postal code:
- V9A 7N2
- Description:
- Smoking cessation program for military personnel, their families and DND employees
Victoria
- Contact name:
- Dr. Joan L. Bottoroff
- Contact phone:
- 250-884-6027
- City:
- Victoria
- Description:
- Dads in Gear is a free 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. For more information about how to bring the program to your community, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: www.dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca.
- Other information:
- Just launched-Dads in Gear Indigenous. Check out this website for more information and new videos: www.dadsingearindigenous.ca
Vancouver Island Health Authority, South Island Eric Martin Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital 2328 Trent StreetV8R 1J8Victoria
- Contact name:
- Jennifer Sandberg
- Contact phone:
- 250-370-8126
- Address:
- Vancouver Island Health Authority, South Island Eric Martin Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital 2328 Trent Street
- City:
- Victoria
- Postal code:
- V8R 1J8
- Description:
- Group Support for outpatient clients at the Eric Martin Day Hospital. Meet weekly. Facilitated by a Registered Nurse and an Occupational Therapist. Call for more details.