Fraser
Ridge Meadows Smoking Cessation Clinic
Ridge Meadows Smoking Cessation Clinic11666 Laity StV2X 5A3 Maple RidgeContact nameStacey McNeillyContact emailstacey.mcneilly@fraserhealth.caContact phone604-463-1820Address11666 Laity StCity Maple RidgePostal codeV2X 5A3DescriptionThis 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 informationPhysician 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)Dads in Gear
Dads In GearMissionContact nameGayl SarbitContact emaildadsingear.ok@ubc.caContact phone250-807-8054CityMissionDescriptionDads 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. To register, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos.Other informationStay tuned for the new Dads in Gear for Indigenous Men: www.dadsingearindigenous.ca
Interior
IH West Tobacco Reduction Coordinator
Interior Health Authority - Kamloops519 Columbia StreetV2C 2T8KamloopsContact nameJeff ConnersContact phone250-851-7411Address519 Columbia StreetCityKamloopsPostal codeV2C 2T8IH Central Tobacco Reduction Coordinator
Interior Health Authority-KelownaRutland Health Centre, 155 Gray RoadV1Y 1W6KelownaContact nameCheryl SidenbergContact phone250-980-4804AddressRutland Health Centre, 155 Gray RoadCityKelownaPostal codeV1Y 1W6Dads in Gear
Dads in GearMerritt, Vernon, NelsonContact nameGayl SarbitContact emaildadsingear.ok@ubc.caContact phone250-807-8054CityMerritt, Vernon, NelsonDescriptionDads 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. To register, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website for lots of information and videos.Other informationStay tuned for the Dads in Gear for Indigenous men.IH Central Tobacco Reduction Coordinator
Interior Health Authority-Penticton3090 Skaha Lake RoadV2A 7H2PentictonContact nameJacqueline Duncan (extension 2744)Contact phone250-492-4000Address3090 Skaha Lake RoadCityPentictonPostal codeV2A 7H2IH East Tobacco Reduction Coordinator
Interior Health Authority-Cranbrook20-23rd AvenueV1C 5V1South CranbrookContact nameMaggie StrosherContact phone250-420-2490Address20-23rd AvenueCitySouth CranbrookPostal codeV1C 5V1
Northern
Dads in Gear
Dads in GearPrince GeorgeContact nameGayl SarbitContact emaildadsingear.ok@ubc.caContact phone250-807-8054CityPrince GeorgeDescriptionDads 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. To register, please contact us at dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca. Check out the website as it has lots of information and videos.Other informationStay tuned for the new Dads in Gear for Indigenous men.
Vancouver Coastal
Tobacco Dependence Clinic
Downtown Community Health Centre - Vancouver569 Powell St. (in the downtown eastside)V6A 1G8VancouverContact phone604-255-3151Address569 Powell St. (in the downtown eastside)CityVancouverPostal codeV6A 1G8DescriptionThe 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.- Nicotine AnonymousApt 3-148 W10th AvenueV5Y 1R8VancouverContact nameAudrey and the DiehardsContact phone604-833-3680AddressApt 3-148 W10th AvenueCityVancouverPostal codeV5Y 1R8DescriptionGroup support. Saturday at 10:00 AMOther informationPrivate residence. Newcomers, please phone
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority - Vancouver
Vancouver General Hospital Smoking Cessation ClinicGordon and Leslie Diamond Healthcare Centre- 6th floor 2775 Laurel StreetV5Z 1M9VancouverContact phone604-875-4800AddressGordon and Leslie Diamond Healthcare Centre- 6th floor 2775 Laurel StreetCityVancouverPostal codeV5Z 1M9DescriptionThe 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 medicationsOther informationMedications are not distributed through this program.
Vancouver Island
Butt Out
CFB ComoxComoxContact nameKathi CameronContact phone250-339-8211CityComoxDescriptionCessation program for military personnel their families and DND employees.Central Island Smoking Intervention Clinic (CISIC)
Central Island Smoking Intervention Clinic (CISIC)NanaimoContact nameDerek PoterykoContact phone250-714-9164CityNanaimoDescriptionFirst 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 serviceOther informationCheck out the website at www.cisic.ca for more information. The program is currently being used in Nanaimo, Port Alberni and SookeNicotine Anonymous
Nicotine AnonymousQualicum Beach Baptist Church 600 Beach RoadV9K 1K7Qualicum BeachAddressQualicum Beach Baptist Church 600 Beach RoadCityQualicum BeachPostal codeV9K 1K7DescriptionDrop-in support group on Tuesdays at 7:30 PMOther informationNext to the train stationButt Out Program
CFB Esquimalt: PSP-Health PromotionCFB Esquimalt: Naden Athletic Centre (N88)V9A 7N2VictoriaContact nameClaire GrantContact phone250-363-5621AddressCFB Esquimalt: Naden Athletic Centre (N88)CityVictoriaPostal codeV9A 7N2DescriptionSmoking cessation program for military personnel, their families and DND employees- Nicotine Anonymous1076 Joan CrescentV8S 3L5VictoriaAddress1076 Joan CrescentCityVictoriaPostal codeV8S 3L5DescriptionGroup support. Saturday at 10:30 AMOther informationEntry by the side door under the chapel at the Franciscan Residence
Smoking Cessation Group (For People Living With Mental Illness)
Vancouver Island Health Authority - VictoriaVancouver Island Health Authority, South Island Eric Martin Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital 2328 Trent StreetV8R 1J8VictoriaContact nameJennifer SandbergContact phone250-370-8126AddressVancouver Island Health Authority, South Island Eric Martin Pavilion, Royal Jubilee Hospital 2328 Trent StreetCityVictoriaPostal codeV8R 1J8DescriptionGroup 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.Nicotine Replacement Therapy Benefits
VIHA Employees1952 Bay StreetV8R 1J8VictoriaAddress1952 Bay StreetCityVictoriaPostal codeV8R 1J8
Canadian Cancer Society & the Running Room
Run To Quit: Smoking Cessation Program565 West 10thV5Z 4J4VancouverContact name Lyz GilgunnContact emaillgilgunn@bc.cancer.caContact phone250-812-2067Address565 West 10thCityVancouverPostal codeV5Z 4J4Description Run to Quit is a program that uses walking and/or running to help people quit smoking. Participants are trained by a Running Room coach through a gradual and progressive learn to walk/run program in combination with guidance on how to quit smoking. Run to Quit is for people with any level of fitness and uses a simple step-by-step approach to help smokers quit and maintain an active lifestyle.Other informationThe Run To Quit program is a partnership between the Canadian Cancer Society and the Running Room and is offered across Canada. Check out www.RunToQuit.com for more information.
Stop Smoking Before Surgery Program
BC Cancer Agency: Prevention ProgramBC Cancer AgencyContact phone604-877-6227AddressBC Cancer Agency