Quitting Smoking
British Columbia Specific Information On September 30, 2011 the B.C. government began the B.C. Smoking Cessation Program. The program helps people stop smoking or using other tobacco products by assisting them with the cost of smoking cessation aids. The program is open to B.C. residents who wish to stop smoking or using tobacco products. For further information on the Program, please visit
B.C. Smoking Cessation Program or call HealthLink BC at
8-1-1 to participate.
HealthLink BC File
#30c Quitting Smoking also offers general information on quitting smoking and information on support services available from
Quit Now Services.
Last Revised:
August 23, 2012
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