In partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Ottawa Model Smoking Cessation (OMSC) Programs, our clinic offers free nicotine replacement therapy to those who wish to participate in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) programs.
What you can expect at your Smoking Cessation appointment
Initial visit (approximately 45–60 mins):
- Assess your readiness to quit smoking
- Discuss the risks of smoking and benefits of quitting
- Identify fears and barriers related to quitting, and motivational factors that will enhance your success
- Explain the STOP program and complete the consent form if you are interested in enrolling in the program
- Complete a brief questionnaire to review smoking habits and past quit experiences, and to identify triggers
- Collaboratively come up with a quit date and quit plan
Follow-up visits (approximately 15–30 mins, as required):
- Discuss quit status and smoking cessation aids if applicable
- Discuss triggers and behavioural strategies to overcome them
- Plan for high-risk situations
Please call our clinic at (905) 472-2200 to book an appointment.