The Driven to Quit Challenge is back for 2012! Quit smoking during the month of March and you could win a car or over $25,000 in other prizes. Those interested in participating may attend a STOP workshop, to be held in Ottawa on January 31 and February 8.
STOP Program: Support for Ontario smokers who wish to quit smoking
Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) Program and receive five weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
Those interested in participating may attend a STOP workshop, to be held in Ottawa on January 31 and February 8. To see if you are eligible to participate, and to register for a workshop, call the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744.
ACESS and other services in Ottawa to help people quit smoking
Numerous agencies in Ottawa provide assistance when you are ready to quit smoking.
Workplace workshop – Smoking Cessation
Are you looking for a program for employees in your workplace who currently smoke?
Resources for youth wanting to quit smoking
Smokers' section provides resources for youth wanting to quit smoking.
Resources from Health Canada
Whether you want to quit, are struggling with quitting, or need a reason to quit, Ottawa Public Health has a variety of tools and resources to help you, call 613-580-6744, (TTY: 613-580-9656) for more information.
Quitting smoking is a process that takes practice. It is not a matter of willpower; it is a matter of finding what works for you and putting those tools to work to reach your goal of becoming smoke-free.
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