Tobacco Cessation

Find resources, referrals, and training to help you support patients in reducing or quitting tobacco and nicotine use.

Make a referral

If you have a patient who is ready to quit smoking, you can connect them with support:

• Email our Tobacco Enforcement team for guidance on the best referral options.

• Use the Health 811 Smoking Cessation Referral Form to connect patients directly to services.

What healthcare providers can do

Even brief conversations can make a difference. Using the 3 A’s (Ask, Advise, Act) takes less than three minutes and increases quit attempts.

1. ASK every patient about smoking and vaping at each visit. Document the response.

2. ADVISE patients to consider quitting.

3. ACT by offering support or referring them to services.

Helpful resources

• Don’t Quit Quitting – Tools and supports for healthcare providers across Ontario

• Quit Smoking Programs – Learn more about local and provincial programs to help your patients.