Useful links

Thanks for checking us out. If you want to learn more, we've chosen a few sites that will help you find the smoking-related facts and support you need.

Web sites

 Aboriginal Youth Network

An online resource for youth by youth, the AYN exists to address the social and health issues facing young Aboriginals in Canada.

 Barb Tarbox

Barb was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 2002 at the age of 41, after smoking since Grade 7. Youth have responded to her authenticity, courageous mission and unique brand of truth.

  Canadian Lung Association

The site offers information on lung disease, support group information, and the opportunity to get involved in your community.

  Media Awareness Network

This site offers practical support for media education in the home, school and community. It also offers shared resources for making media a more positive influence in the lives of young Canadians.

 SchoolNet

With over 5,000 learning resources, Canada's SchoolNet connects Canada's public schools (including First Nations schools) and public libraries to the Internet.

  Teen Net

A new way to learn what you need and want to know.

  Tobacco Facts

Produced by the British Columbia Ministry of Health, this site offers resources, tools, information and downloads on the dangers of smoking.

Talk it out

If you prefer to talk, there are plenty of organizations across the country ready to help.

National Programs

Canadian Cancer Society 1-888-939-3333
Canadian Center Substance Abuse Clearinghouse 1-800-214-4788
Canadian Lung Association 1-888-566-LUNG(5864)
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
National Clearinghouse on Tobacco and Health 1-800-267-5234

Provincial Programs

Alberta
Quit-line 1-866-332-2322
Alberta Lung Association 1-800-931-9111

British Columbia
Quit-line 1-877-455-2233
British Columbia Lung Association 1-800-665-LUNG(5864)

Manitoba
Quit-line 1-877-513-5333
Teen Touch 1-800-563-TEEN (8336)
Manitoba Lung Association 1-888-566-LUNG(5864)

New Brunswick
Quit-line 1-877-513-5333
New Brunswick Lung Association 1-888-566-LUNG(5864)

Newfoundland
Quit-line 1-800-363-5864
Newfoundland and Labrador Lung Association 1-888-566-LUNG(5864)

Ontario
Quit-line 1-877-513-5333
Info-ARF, Drug and Alcohol Information Line 1-800-463-6273
Ontario Lung Association 1-888-566-LUNG(5864)

Quebec
Quit-line 1-888-853-6666
Quebec Lung Association 1-800-295-8111

Saskatchewan
Quit-line 1-877-513-5333
Saskatchewan Lung Association 1-800-667-5864
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan 1-800-565-9000

Yukon/Northwest Territories
Yukon Quit-line 1-800-661-0408 local 8393   
Yukon Lung Association 1-800-665-LUNG(5864)
NWT Quit-line 1-888-939-3333
NWT Lung Association 1-800-931-9111

Nova Scotia
Quit-line 1-877-513-5333
Nova Scotia Lung Association 1-800-465-LUNG(5864)
Smoke Free Nova Scotia 1-800-465-LUNG(5864)

Prince Edward Island
Quit-line 1-888-818-6300 (In Charlottetown, 368-6526)
Prince Edward Island Lung Association 1-888-566-LUNG(5864)

Please note: The information and opinions from these sites and contact points are not necessarily endorsed by Health Canada.