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QuitNow Services		QuitNow is a smoking cessation program provided FREE-of-charge to all British Columbians. Operated by the BC Lung Associaton and funded by the BC Ministry of Health under ACTNOW BC, QuitNow services provides British Columbians with access to: QuitNow.ca: An Internet-based quit smoking service, available FREE-of-charge to all British Columbia residents, that combines effective methods for quitting smoking with a powerful individualized program that is available anytime and anyplace. QuitNow By Phone: A confidential, FREE-of-charge, helpline, available 24/7 and 1.877.455.2233 staffed by specially trained registered nurses who are there to listen and provide support and guidance. British Columbians can access FREE QuitNow Services.

Self Help Cessation Programs

One Step at a Time		Self-help series based on the "stages of change" model (includes three booklets). Developed by the Canadian Cancer Society. To order, call 1 888 939-3333. Learn more.

Quit4Life		Quit4Life is a web-based program designed to help youth quit smoking and provides a 4-step plan to help you build the skills and confidence to quit smoking. It is also available as a self-help format and as a group program and comes with a facilitator's guide. Learn more.

E-Quit		A web-based program developed by Health Canada, E-Quit will support you through your quitting process by sending you quit-smoking e-mails daily for 8 weeks. Learn more.

On the Road to Quitting Guide		A web-based program created by Health Canada. Learn more.

Tobacco Facts		Created by the Ministry of Health, the site provides information and games on tobacco and quitting in an entertaining, and interactive way and allows youth to talk with each other about the dangers of tobacco and the ways they can stay smoke-free. Learn more.

For information on cessation resources in your region, go to www.Quitnow.ca, enter as a guest, click on resources, and under resources find a local smoking cessation program. Note: Cessation resources are categorized by Health Authority.