There are quit smoking support services delivered by organizations in British Columbia that are not related to QuitNow. We have organized the local help by health authorities. 

We attempt to update the list every six months. Please email quitnow@bclung.ca if you discover any errors or omissions in the directory.

Fraser

Dads in Gear

Contact Name: Dr. Joan L. Bottoroff

Contact Phone: 250-317-0810

Email: dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca

Website: dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca/

Description: Dads in Gear is an 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca.

Other information: Also Dads in Gear Indigenous (10-week program offered with First Nations Health Authority). Check out this website for more information and new videos: dadsingearindigenous.ca

Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre

Contact Names: Juhee Dewan and Reena Sumra

Contact Phone: 604-582-4565

Contact Emails: Reena.Sumra@fraserhealth.ca and Juhee.Dewan@fraserhealth.ca

Address: 1C - 9750 140 Street

City: Surrey

Postal Code: V3T 0G9

Description: The smoking cessation clinic is a comprehensive group program that guides clients to become smoke-free through education, behavioural support and counselling. All while being in a friendly environment! The Virtual program runs over a period of 12 weeks and will be held on Wednesdays at 4:30- 5:30pm. A referral is required from the physician or nurse practitioner.

Other information: We recognize that each person has different needs, motivators and preferences. Clients will have access to a physician and a mental health therapist as an ongoing resource.

Ridge Meadows Smoking Cessation Clinic

Contact Name: Stacy McNeilly

Contact Phone: 604-463-1820

Address: 11666 Laity Street

City: Maple Ridge

Postal Code: V2X 5A3

Description: This clinic offers small group education. The clinic is set up in the Pulmonary Rehab room at RMH and is free of charge. Individual smoking sessions either in person or virtually are also available if referred by a physician.

Other information: Physician Support: Dr. Francis Ervin (Internal Medicine, Respirology) and Dr. Winston Tsui (Cardiology and Internal Medicine) support and refer patients to the clinic. The clinic accepts physician and self referrals Group Facilitators: The lead facilitator/educator is a Respiratory Therapist, Stacy McNeilly, who is a Certified Tobacco Educator. Her Respiratory colleagues Greg Skeeles, also a Certified Tobacco Educator, and Dave Wallace are also involved in the clinic. Facilitator/Educator Training: Smoking cessation training is required.

At RMH staff under took the following:

  • Certified Tobacco Educator Course (Stacey and Greg)
  • QuitNow full-day workshop conducted David Forbes, Pharmacist (multiple people as 10 were required to run the course)
  • TEACH (Tobacco Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health) (Stacey)

Those interested in attending the clinic can call 604-463-1820 for next available session. Ridge Meadows Hospital is located in Maple Ridge (11666 Laity St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5A3).

Vancouver Coastal

Dads in Gear

Contact Name: Dr. Joan L. Bottoroff

Contact Phone: 250-317-0810

Email: dadsingear.ok@ubc.ca

Website: dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca/

Description: Dads in Gear is an 8-week program focused on being a dad, being a healthy dad and being a smoke-free dad. One session per week, with food, childcare, and program gear provided. Check out the website for lots of great information and videos: dadsingear.ok.ubc.ca.

Other information: Also Dads in Gear Indigenous (10-week program offered with First Nations Health Authority). Check out this website for more information and new videos: dadsingearindigenous.ca.

 

Tobacco Dependence Clinic - Downtown Community Health Centre

Contact Phone: 604-255-3151

Address: 569 Powell Street (Downtown Eastside)

City: Vancouver

Postal Code: V6A 1G8

St. Paul's Hospital Smoking Cessation Clinic

What: The Smoking Cessation clinic has been established to support patients and clients in  reducing or quitting smoking as part of their health care journey.

Where: Located within the John Ruedy Clinic (JRC) at St. Paul’s Hospital

About the clinic:

  • The Smoking Cessation Clinic strives to provide comprehensive evidence-based support throughout the process of smoking cessation, serving patients who are either seeking assistance post-discharge from a health event or are interested in reducing and eventually quitting tobacco use.
  • Assessments are done in person, with both virtual and in-person follow-up appointments offered

Key Clinic Details:

  • Clinic Lead: Dr. Khara
  • Operating Days: Wednesday and Thursday
  • Clinic Hours: 09:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Referral Method: Fax (604-297-9670) or Email (jrcinfo@providencehealth.bc.ca)

Referrals and access:

  • We encourage health care professionals to refer interested patients to the Smoking Cessation Clinic.
  • Patients can also self-refer by sending their details via email to the provided contact information below. The clinic is open to everyone, whether they are HIV-positive or non-HIV individuals.
  • We will exclusively accept referrals through fax and email

Vancouver General Hospital Drop-In Smoking Cessation Group

Contact Phone: 604-875-5052

Email: helptoquit@VCH.ca

Address: Room 4166, Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver General Hospital, 2775 Laurel Street

City: Vancouver

Description: Free drop-in smoking cessation group that meets every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Province- Wide/Remote

Talk Tobacco

Description: Talk Tobacco offers culturally-appropriate support for quitting smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco use to Indigenous people and communities in British Columbia (BC).​​

Contact information:

Call a Quit Coach at 1-833-998-8255

Live Chat with a Coach at talktobacco.ca

Sign up for text support by texting CHANGE to 123456

Hours of operation: 

Mon & Tues: 5:00am – 9:00pm

Wed & Thurs: 5:00am - 6:00pm

Fri: 5:00am – 3:00pm

Sat & Sun: 6:00am – 2:00pm

Statutory Holidays: Closed

Click here to learn more. 

The Expand Project

OTRU and Canadian Cancer Society’s initiative to share information about smoking and vaping for trans and queer youth (Ontario based but accessible remotely). 

Access at: https://www.expandproject.ca/

QMUNITY

BC's Queer, Trans, and Two Spirit Resource Centre. QMUNITY offers counselling and peer-to-peer support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

Visit https://qmunity.ca/ to learn more.