Smoking

You want to quit smoking? Quit Smoking Centres in the region can support you for free, through individual or group meetings.

Individual meetings

These meetings are tailored to your needs and adapted to your own pace. Please contact your local professional at the following number:

Sacré-Coeur: 418 236-4637, ext. 262001
Forestville: 418 587-2212, ext. 212262
Les Escoumins: 418 233-2931, ext. 232231
Baie-Comeau: 418 296-2572, ext. 315202
Port-Cartier: 418 766-2572, ext. 443302
Sept-Îles: 418 962-9761, ext. 414161 or 414128
Minganie: 418 538-2212, ext. 542263
Fermont: 418 287-5461, ext. 712226
Lower North Shore: 418 461-2144, ext. 611417 or 611438

Groups meetings*

Length of group sessions: 8 meetings of two hours.

Topics: Preparation to quit, nicotine addiction, withdrawal, stress management, pleasure, food, physical activity, weight control, motivation, advantages of quitting, breath test, tips and tricks to remain smoke free. Contact your local professional for more details.

* In certain sectors of the North Shore. Group meetings are offered depending on demand.

You can also visit the following websites:

The Quit to Win! Challenge, a vast campaign held every year.

 

1 866 J'ARRÊTE (527-7383)

You would like to speak to someone to help you quit smoking? Through the I QUIT NOW helpline, quit smoking specialists are available to listen to your needs, without judgment. Call them, it’s free! Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

You would like to receive text messages with tips and tricks to quit smoking? Register for SMAT, it's free!

 

 

 

 

Smoking, vaping and tobacco (Gouvernement du Canada)

Recommandations sur les activités de prévention en milieu scolaire (French only)

Vapotage : feuillet à l'intention des parents (French only)