Smoking Cessation Program

Who We Are

The Barrie & Community Family Health Team's Smoking Cessation program was initiated in 2009. The goal of the program is to decrease the number of patients who smoke within the Barrie & Community Family Health Team patient population. This health prevention program is available to all Family Physicians within the Barrie & Community Family Health Team and is a community collaborative program.

Smoking Cessation Program Overview

The Smoking Cessation program offers:

  • An interdisciplinary team approach to supporting patients in smoking cessation
  • Partnerships with community agencies to further support patient care needs
  • Patient education and self-management resources

Appointment Information

What you can expect for support when you visit your practitioner:

  • Ongoing assessment of your smoking status
  • Ongoing support to assist with preparing to quit smoking
  • Support with developing a comprehensive personal quit plan when you are ready
  • Ongoing support once you quit to prevent relapse
  • Available support with a dietitian to discuss healthy eating options
  • Available support with a pharmacist to discuss medication options

Patient Resources

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Tobacco.aspx

Canadian Cancer Society
www.cancer.ca

Smokers Help Line
www.smokershelpline.ca

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
http://www.camh.net/