Residential Tobacco Treatment Program

Alberta Health Services is committed to providing an array of tobacco cessation supports and services that meet the needs of a variety of Albertans, including those vulnerable to commercial tobacco use and its harms.

Alberta Health Services Tobacco Reduction Program and Lander Treatment Centre are partnering to pilot an eight-day residential tobacco treatment program for individuals seeking a more intensive tobacco cessation program.

Applications will be accepted into this program on a continuous basis.  When 8 applications have been received, a program date will be set and applicants will be advised.

Participants will be referred into the program by a health professional who will complete a thorough assessment and provide counselling support to the participant before and after treatment.

Applications are now being accepted into this program. Below you will find:

• Referral Party Letter with details about the program and referral process.
• Participant Information and Consent Form with important details about the program.
• Residential Tobacco Treatment Program Application including forms which need to be filled out by referral party and your physician.
• Assessment tools for completing the application:
  • Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependency test
  • Tobacco Tracker
  • DSM Criteria for Tobacco Use Disorder