ABOUT SMOKING CESSATION CENTRES
Free support, without judgment, at your own pace
The Smoking Cessation Centre offers personalized support to quit tobacco, smoked or smokeless, from specialized counsellors, close to home.
Free
No cost.
Offered by the public health system.
Covered quit aids
Prescriptions available for aids covered by RAMQ — nicotine patches and gum.
In person or by phone
At the CLSC or by phone — whichever you prefer.
Day or evening
Sessions of about an hour, on weekdays, during the day or in the evening.
What does a session look like?
We start with you. Without judgment, your counsellor looks with you at what fits your reality: your smoking or vaping profile, your motivation, what triggers your cravings. Together, you build a realistic action plan. If it suits you, a prescription for covered quit aids is possible. You'll also cover stress management, healthy lifestyle habits and how to get through harder moments without relapse. If needed, you'll be directed to other CLSC resources.
Examples of topics covered:
Smoking or vaping profile
Motivation in your quit journey
Nicotine withdrawal symptoms
Action plan
Prescription for pharmacological aids covered by RAMQ (nicotine patches and gum)
Stress management
Healthy lifestyle habits
Relapse prevention
Practical, effective resources and tools
Referrals to other CLSC resources as needed
What you can expect
A respectful welcome, without judgment
Completely free services
One-on-one support that's effective and adapted to your reality
Accessible to everyone
Specialized counsellors by your side
About this portal
Our counsellors are professionals specialized in smoking cessation. And the tools we share on this portal — apps, guides, videos — have been evaluated by AppGuide, our collaborator in bringing this portal online. This site doesn't sell anything — it helps you so you don't have to sort out on your own what's reliable among all the smoking cessation tools.
To learn more, see the frequently asked questions (FAQ).
Last updated on August 11, 2026