"I smoked for 36 years. I probably tried quitting 36 times. My (smoking) boyfriend had cancer, unrelated to smoking, and he was always getting "scanned" to see if the cancer was getting better or worse or spreading. One of the..."
- Let's do this togetherWhether you're considering quitting smoking, or have made the decision to quit smoking, the help you are looking for is right here.
Residential Tobacco Treatment ProgramDoes this describe you?
"I smoke 25 or more cigarettes per day. I have tried to quit multiple times. I experience significant discomfort with withdrawal when I don’t use tobacco."
AlbertaQuits can help you stop smoking
With proven results, years of experience, and thousands of "graduates", AlbertaQuits is here to help you make your life smoke-free. The services are free and the community is waiting. Join today and change your life.
- Online
AlbertaQuits Online offers you FREE web-based support 24/7.
As a AlbertaQuits member you will receive a personalized dashboard, supportive timely notifications, interactive activities, a guided quit plan and community support.
- Phone
FREE personalized support from trained Cessation Counsellor.
Open 8am - 8pm seven days a week our Cessation Counsellor will help you develop a quit plan, deal with cravings, and provide ongoing support to keep you motivated.
- Text
Get 24/7 support whenever you need it, wherever you are.
Our text program delivers evidence-based, supportive messages based on your quit date. You can use keywords at any time for additional support.
- Group support
Get the support of a group under the guidance of a professional.
Come together to share your experiences, struggles and milestones with one another. Hear from other people just like you and share in each others strengths.
Who is it for?
If you currently smoke and are looking for help to quit, or have recently quit and are looking for support, you are in the right place. Want to support a friend or family member? We have you covered. Are you a healthcare professional who wants to make a difference? We have the tools you need.
If you want a plan to quit or strategies to remain smoke-free, AlbertaQuits can help you reach your health goals.
Would you like to help someone close to you to quit smoking? We can help you help them.
You can change a life. Help your patients by taking advantage of our learning materials and referral program
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- J"I've realized there's never going to be a good time to quit. I'm 35, been smoking since 13-. No health problems so far- I just want yo be healthy and happy. I want to be active and fit-. I'm getting..."
"I'm proud of myself for coming this far as a non smoker. If any of you are struggling please just keep struggling and don't give in to your craving. It is so worth fighting the fight. I smell great, my..."- P"I was a lifelong smoker .... literally. I've smoked in one way or another ever since conception: my mom smoked while she was pregnant, and I grew up in a family of heavy smokers. When I lit my first cigarette..."
- J"I was a very desperately addicted smoker before the year of 2006. I was desiring to overcome that bad habit because I had quit drinking some time before that, as well as taking street drugs, and believing in some pretty..."
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