Stop Smoking Service

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People

Programme Type

Helpline / self-help - smoking cessation, Face to face smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Maternal smoking cessation, Pacific People - smoking cessation

Regions

South Canterbury

Age Groups

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

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

Self referral, primary care, secondary care and other healthcare providers.

Description

Smokefree provides 1 to 1 support and advice face to face, by phone, txt or email.  We can provide free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - patches, gum, lozenges and support for other stop smoking medications. We provide specialised support and advice for women who are pregnant. There are several incentive programmes to encourage people on their journey to becoming smokefree.