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Smokers’ Helpline 1 877 513-5333

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You can stop smoking. We can help.

Smokers Helpline PhoneSmokers’ Helpline is a free, confidential, telephone-based service that provides personalized support, advice and information about stopping smoking. You’ll speak one- on-one with a Trained Quit Coach who understands your challenges.

Trained Quit Coaches are available to take your call:

Monday- Thursday:     9:00 am -- 10:00 pm
Friday:                       9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday:   10:00 am – 6:00 pm


Canadian Cancer Society Quit Coaches are available to help you with:

  • making a quit plan that works for you
  • coping with cravings
  • information on stopping smoking methods
  • withdrawal symptoms
  • managing stress
  • dealing with slips and relapses
  • referrals to community-based services
  • self- help materials

Smokers Helpline Online

Smokers’ Helpline Online

Smokers' Helpline online is an interactive, web-based service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service offers tips, tools and support to help you stop smoking and/or stop other tobacco use.

Smokers’ Helpline Online offers:

  • online discussion forum to post questions and experiences.
  • a "Quit Meter" that gives personalized feedback about financial and health gains based on your stop date.
  • "Quit Buddies", an instant messenger service where you can send messages to others for support at any time.
  • inspirational e-mails with helpful information, tips and tools for remaining smoke-free.
  • access to self- help materials and a list of community-based services.

Last modified on:  06 August 2010

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