Canadian Cancer Society Smokers' Helpline
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Notices
Source Database	© Inform Hamilton: Community Services Database
Description & Services
Areas Served	Ontario
Boundaries	Ontario
Description	Free, confidential, non-judgmental, evidence-based telephone service.    This service offers:  * one-on-one personalized support   * advice and information about quitting smoking  * self-help materials and community referrals  * Quit Coaches who assist with developing a quit plan, coping with cravings, withdrawal symptoms, managing stress and dealing with slips and relapses.  * Third party interpreter service available in over 100 languages.  * presentations, displays and promotional materials to organizations and professionals who work with tobacco users.    Smokers' Helpline Online is an interactive web-based service which includes:  * online support groups where questions and experiences can be posted  * "Quit Meter" that provides personalized feedback about financial and health gains  * inspirational e-mail support with information, tips and strategies for remaining tobacco-free.    Smokers' Helpline Text Messaging (TXT) offers:  * support, advice and information to smokers and tobacco users who are looking to quit, via their mobile device. TXT is a free service. Users' standard text messaging rates apply; check with your mobile phone provider.   * supportive text messages will be received based on the quit date and preference options. Please go to the website www.smokershelpline.ca for instructions on how to receive text messages. The first message received asks to confirm agreement to the Terms of Service. By replying "ACCEPT" to the text, a series of messages will follow. The following is an example of a supportive TXT message:    "As your body adjusts to life without nicotine, edginess is common. Let others know you are not mad at them but just having a hard time. Emergency Coping Plan: AVOID or LEAVE the situation, DISTRACT, DELAY and use positive SELF TALK."
Hours	Mon-Thu 8 am-9 pm * Fri 9 am-6 pm * Sat-Sun 9 am-5 pm * Smokers Helpline online Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Languages	English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Fees	None
Contact Information
Located In Community	Hamilton (City of)
Mailing Address	c/o Cancer Information Service  1550 Upper James St, Ste 300  Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6
Toll Free Phone	1-877-513-5333
After Hours Phone	1-877-513-5333
Fax	905-574-8327
Website	www.smokershelpline.ca
Primary Contact	Gail Luciano, Manager
Alternate Contact	Tammy Ruschpler, Administrative Assistant
Accessibility	Not Applicable - Telephone and online service only
Other Details
Service Level	(50) Non Profit ; (51) Non Profit Charity
Print Material	Self-help and promotional materials are free and available upon request
Funding	Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health
Subjects
Subjects	Addictions ; Cancer ; Free services ; Health education ; Health hazards ; Smoking
Broader Terms	Diseases ; Disorders ; Education ; Educational programs ; Health ; Health hazards ; Instructional programs ; Reduced cost services