Smokers' Helpline NL

🌺At the recent Spring Wellness Fair at MUN this past week, the MUN Heart and Stroke Club shared an interesting fact : Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent 80% of premature heart disease and stroke? ❤️Quitting smoking is one of the most impactful steps ! 🌷

As #HeartMonth wraps up, it’s a good time to pause and check in on your heart health.   Simple, healthy lifestyle choices can make a big difference when it comes to reducing your risk of heart disease.   Prevention is key: heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/… #GovNL

Learn more about the heart health benefits of quitting smoking. "Tobacco and Your Heart: Why Quitting Matters at Any Age" - wellnesscoalition-avaloneast.ca/2026/01/23/tob… #heartmonth

If you or someone you care about is living with cancer, here's an important fact: Quitting smoking during cancer treatment can significantly improve outcomes. Speak to your healthcare provider about smoking cessation supports & medication options that can help. #WorldCancerDay

➡️There’s no single “right” way to quit--but there is support that fits your life.Talking with a healthcare provider, using quit aids, or choosing self-guided support can all make a difference.📱1-800-383-5864 or smokershelp.net #NationalNonsmokingWeek

It’s Addiction Awareness Week, the theme is “Anchoring Hope.” The combination of hope AND professional guidance helps individuals navigate the challenges of addiction. Call the phone # on the cigarette pack, visit smokershelp.net for online programs or text 709-700-7002.

It's Radon Action Month. Learn more radon and how to test for it: takeactiononradon.ca And for help with quitting smoking, connect with us by calling the number on the cigarette pack.

Quitting smoking is 1 of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of stroke. The benefits begin almost immediately & continue over time. Within 5 to 15 years (after quitting) the risk would be about the same as someone who has never smoked. For help to quit: call 1-800-363-5864

Wednesday is #WorldStrokeDay. You can lower your risk of stroke by: 🚭🍺 Avoiding tobacco & alcohol 🩺 Managing blood pressure, cholesterol & diabetes 🍎 Eating healthy foods 🚴 Staying active More from @WHO: bit.ly/35Hydwk

Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? Try something new, try something again, or try a combination of things. Learn more: Canada.ca/quit-smoking and connect with our quitline for information on programs available here in this province by calling the # on the cigarette pack.

Protecting your heart health starts with living smokefree. If you smoke, we're here to help! The benefits of quitting smoking start sooner than you may think. Within 20 min of your last cigarette, your heart rate begins to drop. After 24 hrs, heart attack risk starts to decrease.

It’s Well-Being Week in Newfoundland and Labrador--a time to focus on what truly shapes our health and quality of life. If quitting smoking or vaping is on your mind, you're not alone — and support is available whenever you're ready. Learn more: smokershelp.net/onlinegroup/

It's #WellBeingWeek We encourage all individuals to reflect on how living smokefree or vapefree can enhance health and quality of life. By supporting tobacco/nicotine cessation, everyone can contribute to building healthier communities. Connect with us: smokershelp.net

Join our free 4-week online group program— a supportive space to access help to overcome nicotine addiction. Connect with others who get it--Real talk, real support. Facilitated by a trained Smokers' Helpline Quit Coach. Learn more: smokershelp.net/onlinegroup/

An emergency event can lead to fear and anxiety. Help is available, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. 👉 Call 811 👉Call Lifewise Provincial Warm Line at 1-855-753-2560 👉nl.bridgethegapp.ca

Wildfires can be stressful and impact mental health. You are not alone! If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, help is available. 👉 Call 811 👉Call Lifewise Provincial Warm Line at 1-855-753-2560 👉nl.bridgethegapp.ca

Jedi Ruby slayed her Pride look at 'Pride in the Park' on Sunday in Bannerman Park. Furry friends can be a powerful inspiration to quit smoking & vaping. (Pets are at risk for serious health issues from exposure to secondhand smoke.) For free programs, text PRIDE to 709-700-7002.

Today, May 31st, is 🌎World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of premature death. 🚭Quitting tobacco is one of the most important steps a person can take to improve their health and reduce the risk of serious illnesses.📱Support is available.

Candy-coated lies…enticing new users & keeping existing ones hooked. The tobacco & nicotine industries target people of all ages with products and designs tailored to different groups while deliberately preying on youth. The manipulation stops here. #TobaccoExposed Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭 tomorrow, let's unmask the appeal & expose the truth 👉bit.ly/NoTobacco2025

Spring is an ideal time to take action towards quitting smoking or vaping. This season of renewal & growth inspires positive change and fresh beginnings! The NL Smokers’ Helpline Online Group Program for help to Quit Smoking or Quit Vaping starts next week smokershelp.net/onlinegroup