Programme Areas

Smoking cessation

Programme Type

Face to face smoking cessation, Maternal smoking cessation

Regions

Bay of Plenty

Age Groups

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

General Practice can refer clients to the service via Best Practice e-referral

Clients can self refer on free phone 0800 HĀPAINGA (0800 427 246) or visit our office at 5 Louvain Street, Whakatāne

Other community health providers can fax the completed referral form to (07) 306 2399

Include in referral if the patient:

• is pregnant or
• has any current mental health concerns

 The patient should be contacted within 3 working days on receipt of referral.

• Stop Smoking Referral Form (PDF, 501.1 KB)
  

  Other community health providers can return the completed referral form to fax: (07) 306 2399

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Description

Quitting smoking is an individual journey to wellness and we are here to help you.

This is a FREE service to all patients who are motivated to quit in the Bay of Plenty.

Stop Smoking Practitioners will work with individuals or groups to meet your needs and develop a quit smoking plan that works for you.

You can be visited in the community at locations convenient to you such as home, marae, work or drop-in clinics.

We provide free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges. These ease cravings and double your chance of quitting.

Quit now for your health, your whānau and your wallet.