QuitNow - Smoking Cessation Programs
Addictions / Substance Use and Condition Specific Support
Provided by BC Lung Foundation
A free program British Columbians looking to quit or reduce tobacco and e-cigarette use.
QuitNow is a free program for British Columbians delivered by the BC Lung Foundation on behalf of the Government of British Columbia. QuitNow aims to help you quit or reduce your nicotine use and understand what happens when you make this change. The program offers personalized quit-smoking plans; one-on-one coaching and group support by phone, chat, email, and video conferencing; and an online discussion forum.
Who should call the phone service? Anyone looking for help to quit or to help others quit can call. Even healthcare providers looking for answers to specific smoking-related questions can call. The following are just some of the reasons someone might want to call a Quit Coach:
QuitNow service options include:
Quit by Phone: There are two ways to use the phone service. You can call for a one-off conversation or you can schedule a series of calls, where a Quit Coach will walk you through the full process of quitting smoking.
Quit with Live Chat: Get real-time, personalized advice and guidance from a friendly and professional Quit Coach. Click to go to the chat webpage.
Quit with Text Messaging: For text messaging, text QUITNOW to 654321.
Accessing QuitNow
Click here to download educational materials to help quit or reduce smoking habits.
Who should call the phone service? Anyone looking for help to quit or to help others quit can call. Even healthcare providers looking for answers to specific smoking-related questions can call. The following are just some of the reasons someone might want to call a Quit Coach:
- You are a smoker trying to quit within the next month.
- You've already quit smoking but could use some extra support.
- You are feeling strong cravings and worried you are on the verge of relapse.
- You would like to help a friend or family member quit smoking.
- You are a healthcare professional who wants to help your patients/clients.
QuitNow service options include:
- Tools to prepare to quit
- Live chat with a coach
- Community Support Forum
- 1:1 Coaching phone calls
- Support Groups
Quit by Phone: There are two ways to use the phone service. You can call for a one-off conversation or you can schedule a series of calls, where a Quit Coach will walk you through the full process of quitting smoking.
Quit with Live Chat: Get real-time, personalized advice and guidance from a friendly and professional Quit Coach. Click to go to the chat webpage.
Quit with Text Messaging: For text messaging, text QUITNOW to 654321.
Accessing QuitNow
- These services are available in over 100 languages as well as through TTY
- QuitNow runs 24/7, 365 days a year
- Quit Coaches are available 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (PST), Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PST) on weekends and holidays
- Quick Coach Assistants are available during the Coaches’ off hours, and can help with quick questions or would like some extra support
- Patients can self-refer, or clinicians can make a referral using the form options below
Click here to download educational materials to help quit or reduce smoking habits.
1-877-455-2233
Public email: quitnow@bclung.ca
Website: https://quitnow.ca/
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Health professional referral
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
- Self-referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by BC Lung Foundation:
Availability
Service area: Province-wide
Service Types Provided
Addictions / Substance Use
Condition Specific Support
Ways to Access
- Provided by phone
- Provided by text or chat
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.