Tools & Supports
Tools and supports to assist healthcare professionals integrate brief contact inventions into daily practice.
CAMH Intrepid Lab
A leading hub for smoking and vaping treatment, research, and education.
Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation
Clinical practice guidelines for healthcare providers to consistently identify and treat all tobacco users using available medication and support.
CAMH smoking cessation toolkit
Provides practical information on screening, assessing and managing patients who are trying to quit smoking. It includes links to other professional resources, including best practice guides and patient information materials, such as self-help resources.
Smokers’ Helpline for Healthcare and other Partners
- Evidence-based, ongoing support for your client at key times during the quitting process
- Tailored education and resources delivered by smoking cessation experts
- Access to the latest, innovative cessation programs
- Information about other resources in your clients’ community
CAMH Lower-Risk Nicotine Use Guidelines (2025)
A resource to help guide decision-making for people who use nicotine.
Nicotine Pouches: A Guide for Pharmacists
From the Canadian Pharmacist Association, a guide in educating patients about the use and risks of nicotine pouches, and their place in harm-reduction strategies.
CAMH Resources for Providers
Information and tools for healthcare providers to support their clients who are seeking to quit smoking.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Guideline
Provides direction to nurses and other health-care providers to support individuals who use tobacco in all care settings by integrating tobacco interventions into daily practice.
Canadian Task Force Guidelines on Smoking Cessation Interventions
An evidence-based cessation recommendations for healthcare providers based on most current, practical, and patient-centered strategies to support people in quitting smoking.
