Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline
Newfoundland and Labrador
Smokers’ Helpline
Quitting Smoking During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn more about the benefits of quitting at this time and the supports available to help.
Speak with a quit coach.
or call the phone number on the cigarette pack to directly connect to the
Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline
Easy to access
We're ready to help you take the next step in your quit journey.
Helpful information & quit tips
Find out more about quit-smoking medications and learn some new ways to get through cravings and withdrawal.
Follow-up support calls available
You may receive ongoing support through weekly follow-up calls to help you stay on track and find successful strategies along the way.
Confidential
The Helpline follows the NL Personal Health Information Act and all of the information you share is protected and secure.
Based right here in St. John's, NL
You'll reach a quit coach right here in this province. Find out more about programs available being offered in various regions of the province.
Online & Text Programs:
WEB APP
KickAsh.ca
- Online web app
- Free & easy to register
- Track your progress
- See your $ savings
- Get encouragement & tips from other users
- Stay motivated and on track
- Receive notifications by email or text
TEXTS
Text 709-700-7002
- Daily quit tips (for up to 12 weeks)
- Live support - text back to receive answers to any questions or to get some extra personalized support & encouragement
- Reminders, facts & links to more resources
- Discontinue at anytime
EMAILS
shl@nf.lung.ca
- Weekly emails (1 per week for 5 weeks)
- Walks you through the process of quitting and provides key information for each stage
- Another easy way to stay in touch with the Helpline
- Email your quit coach back for extra help along the way
Web App
Updates and stats to help track your progress
Support
Encouragement and tips from other users
Fun tools
Including: 'Distract Me' and 'Motivate Me' to help get through cravings
Savings Calculator
See how much money you're saving as you cut back and quit.
Featured Articles
COVID-19, Cannabis Smoking and Vaping
E-Cigarettes/Vaping Product Cautions
COVID-19 Impacts on Substance Use
Quit Tips
Quit Tips
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E-Cigarettes/ Vape Products
The Facts
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Pregnancy & Smoking
Pregnancy
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Mental Health
Mental Health
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Have a question? Or would you like extra support on anything related to tobacco cessation?
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