Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Does it cost anything?
The program is free but you have to find a clinic that provides it.
Do I have to quit right away?
No. You quit when you are ready. A coach will work with you to help prepare you to quit.
What if I only want to cut down?
That’s fine, whatever works for you. Cutting down can help you develop “tools” to help you quit by figuring out what situations trigger you to smoke and how you can avoid smoking in those situations.
Do I have to use medication to quit?
No. Medications can sometimes help take the edge of tobacco and food cravings while you are quitting but the key to quitting is to figure out what you are going to do in all of the situations in which you used to smoke.
Does the program provide medication?
No. The program is based on behaviour change. Your clinic can help you figure out if you are covered for medications through your insurance coverage or other initiatives.
Do I have to join a group?
No. This is a one-on-one coaching program. If you would like to join a group, your clinic might be able to start one depending on the local interest to find enough people for a group.
Can it be tailored to my needs?
The whole focus of the program is tailored to your needs.
What can I expect during the sessions?
In the first session, your provider will go over your smoking history with you and work with you to figure out a plan to meet your goals. All the other sessions will follow the same format: your provider will ask you a few questions to figure out what’s happening— whether you’ve smoked and/or used medication to try to quit, if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms, depressed mood, or weight gain that you are concerned about.
Your provider will then go over with you what’s working and what’s not, if you have any situations you would like to talk about, your intentions and confidence to quit or remain quit, and then a plan and goals for the next session.
What if I say I want to quit and then change my mind and just want to cut down?
The focus of the program is tailored to your needs.
