Centretown Community Health Centre-Community Partners-Smoking Cessation-Facilitator

Long-time Smoking Cessation Facilitator Honoured

On Thursday, July 12, Barbara Delorme was recognized as a Smoke-free Champion by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). For many years, Barbara has facilitated a quit smoking drop-in at Centretown Community Health Centre through the Accessible Chances to Quit Smoking (A.C.E.S.S.) program, a partnership of OPH and community partners that provides support to quit smoking in a relaxed and informal group atmosphere.  Barbara graduated from the A.C.E.S.S. program herself 18 years ago. She then volunteered with the program before being trained as a cessation facilitator. Over the years, her knowledge and support have been invaluable to the quit process for a wide range of individuals battling an addiction to nicotine. Congratulations Barbara! read more..

source:ottawa.ca

Nicotine Replacement Therapy-Eligible Participants-Smoking

It's Monday! Is this the week that you plan to quit smoking?

Accessible Chances for Everyone to Stop Smoking, A.C.E.S.S., is starting a free quit smoking group this Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. by the East Ottawa Community Family Health Team at 225 Donald Street.  This group is offered in French.  Nicotine replacement therapy, the patch or gum, is available to eligible participants at reduced cost.  Childcare can be arranged with prior notice and bus tickets are also available if needed.  What have you got to lose?  Call 613-745-2228, ext. 203, to register or the Ottawa Public Health Information Line at 613-580-6744 for information on other services available to help you quit smoking. read more..

source:ottawa.ca