Across Ontario

Quit supports online and across Ontario.

Smokers’ Helpline

Free online or text support to help you quit smoking
smokershelpline.ca
Text iQuit to 123456

Health811

Free, secure, and confidential service Ontarians can contact 24 hours a day, seven days a week for non-urgent health questions and concerns, including quit counselling.
Dial 811 for free phone support
Toll-free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007
https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/chat-online

Talk Tobacco

Indigenous quit smoking and vaping support
Live Chat: smokershelpline.ca/talktobacco
1-833-998-TALK (8255)
Text CHANGE to 123456

Expand Project

An initiative to start a dialog with young adults (ages 18-29) within queer and trans communities about smoking.
Quit coaches, contests, and free NRT available.
expandproject.ca

STOP on the Net

10 weeks of free nicotine replacement, if eligible
stoponthenet.com

Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation Community Program

1-888-645-5405
6 weeks of free NRT, if eligible

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP+)

Supports for young adults aged 18-24 (who are not covered by a private drug plan).
Coverage of some prescribed smoking cessation medications and a year of pharmacist-assisted counselling.

Ontario Disability Supplement Program & Ontario Works

People over the age of 24 who are on Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program are eligible for support similar to OHIP+ (above) for young adults.

Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB)

Call 1-866-811-9893 to access prescription cessation medications at no cost when you qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit Program.

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Coverage for First Nation and Inuit People

NIHB clients are now eligible to receive up to three courses of smoking cessation therapies in a 12-month period.

Lung Health

Free, expert advice from a certified respiratory educator on lung health concerns including smoking cessation.

Quash

A free app to help young people quit smoking or vaping.
Available as an app on the App Store and on Google Play.