At the Stop Smoking Clinic, you will receive free, personalized support to help you quit. A health care professional will help you:
- assess your lifestyle
- understand why you smoke
- set a quit date
- choose the right method of quitting for you
Who will be counselling me?
The Stop Smoking Clinic provides free personal counselling by a health care professional certified in tobacco cessation counselling.
How often do I need to go?
Clinic counselling is by appointment only and usually involves 3 - 8 visits, 30 minutes each.
What methods of quitting can I consider using?
You may consider using one or more of several methods:
- nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, inhaler, lozenges)
- counselling support while on prescription medication, such as Zyban® or Champix®
- behaviour modification.
The Stop Smoking Clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy for eligible tobacco users.
Where are the clinics located?
- Acton - Health@372
372 Queen Street (Sobey’s Plaza)
- Call Access Halton - 311
- Burlington - Health@3350
3350 Fairview Street
- Call Access Halton - 311
- Milton - Health@217
Towne Square, 217 Main Street East
- Call Access Halton - 311
- Oakville - Health@232
232 South Service Road East, Unit B
- Call Access Halton - 311
How do I make an appointment?
Contact the Halton Region Health Department at:
- Call Access Halton - 311
- Toll free: 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866)
- TTY 905-827-9833
Ready to quit smoking? Find help near you.
Go to the Smokers' Helpline website (external link) and enter your postal code for a list of smoking cessation resources in your community.