Smoking & Vaping
Quit Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and there are many free programs and services available to help. Find out where you can get help because it’s never too late to quit smoking.
Doctors and Health Care Providers
Many family doctors in Hamilton offer free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to help you quit smoking. NRT is available as nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, or inhalers. Ask your doctor if they have NRT available at their office.
Doctors who are members of one of these health teams may be able to provide free NRT to their patients:
Family doctors can also prescribe oral medications such as Champix or Zyban to help you quit smoking. People on Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) can receive these medications for free. If you are receiving Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), speak to your case worker to find out if you can receive these oral medications for free.
Public Health Services Quit Clinic
Offers free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and counselling by Public Health Nurses. You must attend counselling sessions to access free NRT. Appointments are required.
Clients who meet any of the following criteria are prioritized:
Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Services
21 Hunter St. E., Hamilton
Phone: 905-540-5566 ext. 1 to book an appointment.
More Ways to Help You Quit Smoking and Vaping
CAMH Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence Program (YOUTH-VAST)
- For youth (ages 12 to 21) across Ontario related to vaping, substance use, and/or technology use.
- Self-referral and/or physician, hospital, community agency, school referral accepted.
- Virtual appointments available. Email [email protected] to book an appointment.
Learn more about the Youth Vaping, Substance Use, and Technology Dependence Program
Alternatives for Youth
Offers individual counselling for youth and young adults ages 12-25 related to smoking, vaping, or other substance use.
Call 905-527-4469 ext. 3 to speak with an intake worker
Expand Project
For 2S, Indigiqueer, queer and trans young adults ages 18-29. Offers free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), online support community, and quit contests.
Learn more about the Expand Project
OHIP+
Offers coverage of prescription medication including Champix and Zyban for youth ages 18-24 if they are participating in smoking cessation counselling.
Talk to your pharmacist or health care provider about smoking cessation counselling.
Mobile Applications
These two mobile applications were designed for youth who vape to offer support to help them quit:
Centre de sante communautaire
- Spécialiste en cessation du tabagisme
- STOP est un programme qui offre des séances de counseling individuel en plus de traitement de remplacement de nicotine gratuit (timbres, gommes, losanges).
Pour plus de détails, communiquez avec:
Lorraine Côté
Infirmière Autorisée
Téléphone 866-437-7606 # 3231 ou 905-528-0163 # 3231
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Offers free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and group support for people who want to quit smoking.
Email [email protected]
Phone 905-544-4320
Talk Tobacco
Offers free, confidential quit smoking support for First Nation, Inuit, Metis and Urban Indigenous populations in 16 languages, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
Phone 1-833-998-8255
Cancer
Ask your health care provider about free smoking cessation treatment options.
Free counselling and oral medications such as Champix and Zyban to help you quit smoking are available through some community pharmacists. Ask at your local pharmacy.
STOP on the Net (SOTN)
Online program for people age 18+ across Ontario that provides Nicotine Replacement Therapy such as nicotine patches, gum or lozenges, delivered to your address.
Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation
Provides free Nicotine Replacement Therapy delivered to your address.
Call 1-888-645-5405 to enroll.
Smoker’s Helpline
Offers free online tools, email support, online support community, and text messaging support 24/7 for quitting smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco use.
To access text “iQuit” to 123456
Health Care Provider Resources
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