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:
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Email our cessation team for guidance on the best referral options.
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Use the Smokers Helpline Smoking Cessation 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.
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ASK every patient about smoking and vaping at each visit. Document the response.
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ADVISE patients to consider quitting.
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ACT by offering support or referring them to services.
Helpful resources
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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.
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