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) refer patients to the clinic. Specialist referrals were initially required but the clinic now accepts 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.Other informationMission – started January 15, 2016 Merritt – started February 2, 2016 Vernon – starts February/March 2016 Nelson – starts February/March 2016 Prince George – starts February/March 2016
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 AuthorityRutland Health Centre, 155 Gray RoadV1Y 1W6KelownaContact nameCheryl SidenbergContact phone250-980-4804Contact phone (alternate)778-214-2021AddressRutland Health Centre, 155 Gray RoadCityKelownaPostal codeV1Y 1W6Dads in Gear
Dads in GearMerritt, Vernon, NelsonContact nameGayl SarbitContact emaildadsingear.ok@ubc.caContact phone250-807-8054CityMerritt, Vernon, NelsonDescriptionMission – started January 15, 2016 Merritt – started February 2, 2016 Vernon – starts February/March 2016 Nelson – starts February/March 2016 Prince George – starts February/March 2016Other informationDads 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.IH East Tobacco Reduction Coordinator
Interior Health Authority333 Victoria St, 2nd FloorV1L 4K3NelsonContact nameTrish HillContact phone250-505-7232Address333 Victoria St, 2nd FloorCityNelsonPostal codeV1L 4K3
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.Other informationMission – started January 15, 2016 Merritt – started February 2, 2016 Vernon – starts February/March 2016 Nelson – starts February/March 2016 Prince George – starts February/March 2016
Vancouver Coastal
Sliammon Smokers Clinic
Tla'Amin Community Health - Powell RiverR.R. 2, 6690 Sliammon Rd.V8A 4Z3Powell RiverContact nameJoanne AllanContact phone604-483-3009Contact phone (alternate)888-271-5555AddressR.R. 2, 6690 Sliammon Rd.CityPowell RiverPostal codeV8A 4Z3DescriptionThrough the Sliammon Smokers Clinic Nurse and Doctor, you can get nicotine gum, the patch or Zyban as a non-insured health benefit at no charge. The first step is a confidential visit with the Clinic Nurse. She will respect your choices, and help you develop your plan. She will make sure it is OK for you to use these nicotine replacement therapies, and you will be able to get a starter pack of the gum, patch, or Zyban immediately at the Smokers ClinicTobacco 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 namePattiContact phone604-721-0765AddressApt 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)Dr. Derek Poteryko"s Clinic Nanaimo Regional Hospital, 1200, Dufferin CresV9S 2B7NanaimoContact phone250-714-9164AddressDr. Derek Poteryko"s Clinic Nanaimo Regional Hospital, 1200, Dufferin CresCityNanaimoPostal codeV9S 2B7Other informationCheck out the website at www.cisic.ca for more information.Nicotine 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 PMButt 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
Tobacco Fighters and Survivors Club (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 phone250-370-8263AddressVancouver 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