The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) program is offered at most of our primary sites. Counselling support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) are offered at no cost to patients wishing to quit smoking cigarettes. NRT supplies – including Nicotine patches, gum, inhaler, lozenges, and mouth spray – are available as needed for 26 weeks.
FACT: You have four times greater chance of quitting using NRT than trying to quit cold turkey. Using NRT decreases withdrawal symptoms like irritability and cravings for nicotine.
BOOKING
You do not need a referral: if you are eligible, you can book an appointment yourself.
- To be eligible, you must have an OHIP card and live in Ontario, and you must be a current smoker or have quit smoking cigarettes within the last month.
- If you are under 16, we will need a parent or guardian’s consent.
- If you are part of a Family Health Team (FHT) that offers STOP, you should access this program via your FHT.
- If you have participated in the STOP program in the past, it must have been at least one year since you were last enrolled.
This program is funded by the Government of Ontario as part of the Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy.
For more information, please speak to your provider or call:
- Allied Health Team for an appointment with our Registered Respiratory Therapist: 613-354-3301 ext. 680
- NACHC for an appointment with our Registered Nurse: 613-354-8937 ext. 7111