"We had moved in to our new place in 2011 and I realized the stairs were steep. My basement was my walk in from outside, so only laundry, storage, entertainment room downstairs and a bathroom, everything upstairs. Well after going..."
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, the community is waiting and the water is warm. Dive in 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.
AlbertaQuits wants to stamp out smoking across Alberta
How are we doing?
The numbers speak for themselves:
The numbers speak for themselves:
Members
10,381
Cigarettes not smoked
120,911,960
Money saved
$60,455,980
Days of life saved
839,666
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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- ?"I thought it was cool and if I wanted to meet young ladies in the bar I needed to smoke so I started. It was not long when I was smoking a pack a day and it was part of..."
- B"Hey, this is day 1. I'm taking Champix, for a week now. Real cravings have subsided, but I'm having trouble with "association" smoking. Having morning coffee, but worse, I'm on pain medication and have always smoked heavily on those bad..."
"5 years: I smoked for 15 years (from age 14). It took me several attempts but once the decision was made it stuck. My quit was a lifestyle change and about autonomy, health, and growing up. Since I quit, I..."- M"Working on day 9 with no cigarettes and how do I feel? I'm not excited or proud....not yet. Over my 35 years of smoking I have "quit" smoking at least 10 times. I can get to about 2 months then..."
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A big part of your success is going to be leaning on others. Don't worry you will be helping others too. The community, the stories, the quit coaches. They all work together to build success.
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