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Quit Smoking Support

Date Posted: 
February 12, 2026 11:21 am

Thinking about quitting smoking? We can help!
Patients who wish to reduce or abstain from nicotine-based products such as cigarettes or electronic vapes can sign up for our smoking cessation program.

What the program offers:
- Ongoing one-on-one appointments with a pharmacist for counselling, for up to 1 year
- Assistance in developing a plan for reducing or quitting
- Up to 26 weeks of free nicotine replacement products (NRT) such as patches, gum, lozenges, or inhalers, if appropriate, provided through the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program in partnership with CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
- Alternatively, we can also work with your doctor to see if prescription products such as Champix or Zyban are right for you

Who is eligible?
- 18 years or older
- All patients of the Welland McMaster Family Health Team
- Ready and motivated to quit within 30 days

How do I book an appointment?
Through our website, www.wellandmcmasterfht.com/onlinebooking.php or call us at 905 704 3660