Canada Quitline — Pan-Canadian Quitline 1-866-366-3667

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Canada?

Canada does not run one central call centre, but it does have a single pan-Canadian toll-free number, 1-866-366-3667, that routes you to the quit line in your own province or territory. It is the number printed on tobacco packages, and most of these provincial Smokers' Helpline services are operated by the Canadian Cancer Society. Every province and territory has a quit line behind this number.

Source: Health Canada — Provincial and territorial services , Canadian Cancer Society — Get help to quit smoking

Is help to quit smoking free in Canada?

Yes. Calling 1-866-366-3667 and working with a quit coach is free of charge, and the service is confidential. The same applies to Smokers' Helpline Online and to text-message support. Talk Tobacco, the service for Indigenous communities, is free and confidential as well.

Source: Canadian Cancer Society — Get help to quit smoking , Talk Tobacco — Canadian Cancer Society

What does calling 1-866-366-3667 offer?

The number puts you through to a quit coach at your provincial or territorial quit line. The coach gives non-judgemental support: helping you set a quit date, build a personalised quit plan, cope with cravings and withdrawal, and handle slips or relapses. Counselling can also cover nicotine-replacement and cessation medication, weight gain and stress.

Source: Canadian Cancer Society — Get help to quit smoking

What languages is the Canadian quit line available in?

Quit-line counselling is offered nationwide in English and French. In Quebec the French service is known as J'ARRÊTE. Talk Tobacco additionally offers support in several Indigenous languages, such as Cree, Inuktitut, Mi'kmaq and Ojibwe, through an interpreter.

Source: Canadian Cancer Society — Get help to quit smoking , Talk Tobacco — Canadian Cancer Society

What other quit-smoking help is available in Canada?

Each province and territory runs its own service, so the support you reach through 1-866-366-3667 is local. Beyond the phone, Smokers' Helpline Online provides quit coaching and tools 24 hours a day, and you can also get help by text message. Talk Tobacco, run by the Canadian Cancer Society, offers culturally appropriate support by phone, text and live chat for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

Source: Health Canada — Provincial and territorial services , Talk Tobacco — Canadian Cancer Society