Community Based Cessation Services
If you are an inpatient or outpatient and would like to stop smoking, please contact Living Smokefree.
For patients not entering hospital, caregivers, visitors or family members that would like to quit smoking, the following free support services are available in the community:
The Quit Group
This is a national telephone support service, also providing the TXT2QUIT service.
Aukati Kai Paipa
This is a free support service for Maori by Maori, face to face.
Mangopare is a free maaori smokefree service provided by Raukura Hauora O Tainui. It aims to empower people and make smokefree living the norm for all people within Counties Manukau. As well as providing one-on-one and group support, Mangopare can also work alongside organisations and community groups to provide intensive cessation support. To make an appointment, call the service directly on 0800 000 234 or email mangopare@raukura.com.
Pasifika Smokefree Service is a free service primarily for Pacific people who would like help to stop smoking. Trained Pacific smokefree facilitators provide home-based and phone support. They will listen to you and work with you to develop a support programme that best meets your needs. They will also provide you with free nicotine replacement therapy if needed. To refer someone to the service, or to make an appointment for yourself, call (09) 250 5757.
Te Awatea is a new service that provides smokefree support for pregnant women and their whaanau in Counties Manukau. For more information, call (09) 274 6838 or email Jo at jo@smokechange.co.nz
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