Text and online programs
STOP on the NET (SOTN)
Online program open to people age 18+ across Ontario. This program provides 8 weeks of treatment including nicotine patches and gum or lozenges, delivered to your address.
Enrol in the STOP program
Smokers’ Helpline
Offers free online tools, email support, online support community, and text messaging support 24/7 for quitting smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco use. Access by texting iQuit to 123456
smokershelpline.ca
Programs for Indigenous people
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Aboriginal Health Centre offers up to 26 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and group support for people who want to quit smoking.
Contact
Email [email protected]
Phone 905-544-4320
Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for First Nations and Inuit
Eligible First Nations and Inuit persons have coverage for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and prescription medications to help you quit smoking. Talk to your health care provider or contact 1-800-640-0642 to learn more.
NIHB for First Nations and Inuit
Talk Tobacco
Free, confidential quit smoking support for First Nation, Inuit, Metis and Urban Indigenous populations in 16 languages, including Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
Call 1-833-998-8255
smokershelpline.ca/talktobacco
Programs for young adults (age 18-29)
OHIP+ offers 12 weeks of full coverage per year of prescription medication including Champix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion) for youth ages 18 - 24 if they are participating in smoking cessation counseling.
Talk to your pharmacist or health care provider about smoking cessation counselling, which includes a quit plan and 7 follow-up calls.
OHIP+
Students going to university/college in another province
If you are at a university or college in another province, your prescriptions may still be covered by OHIP+ if you:
- remain insured by OHIP
- have a valid prescription
- get your medications from a pharmacy in Ontario
See additional programs listed under phone, text and online programs. Programs may be available on campus at McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University.
Programs for people receiving cancer treatment
Jaravinski Cancer Centre
Ask your Juravinski Cancer Centre health care provider about free smoking cessation treatment options.
Learn more about the effects of tobacco use on cancer treatments
Programs for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Caring for My COPD
A free 10- week program at Compass Community Health for people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The program includes a personalized exercise program supervised by healthcare professionals, weekly education sessions to learn how to manage your COPD, and phone support.
Learn more about the program and how to participate.
Programs in French
Spécialiste en cessation du tabagisme
STOP est un programme qui offre des séances de counseling individuel en plus de 26 semaines de traitement de remplacement de nicotine gratuit (timbres, gommes, losanges).
Pour plus de détails, communiquez avec Lorraine Côté, infirmière autorisée, au 866-437-7606 # 3231 ou 905-528-0163 # 3231
Get Champix or Zyban
Contact your local pharmacist or doctor for a prescription if you are interested in Champix or Zyban.
Ontario Drug Benefit
People on Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) can receive 12 weeks of Champix or Zyban at no cost each year. Call 1-866-811-9893 for more information.
Ontario Works (OW)
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
People receiving OW or ODSP should speak with their case worker to learn about eligibility for no-cost NRT and supports.
