Cancer Society of New Zealand

CanQuit Support

The Wellington Division developed the Can Quit Support Programme in 1999 to offer smoking cessation counselling for people who are ready to quit.

The programme includes one 90-minute session a week for 6 weeks. It provides information, techniques and support within a positive and friendly group environment.

Designed and evaluated by the Cancer Society, the programme is presented in a semi-structured format in an interactive style. Each participant is encouraged to approach their quitting effort in their own individual way.

Click here to download report "Extending Can Quit Practice to Optometrists" by Elizabeth Cornford MA

Subsidised nicotine patches and gum are available to those who qualify through this programme.

Course fees

For a 6 weeks course a fee of $25.00 is suggested but not obligatory

Contact

Corrianne Simpson
Cancer Prevention Trainer
Cancer Society of NZ Wellington Division Inc
52 - 62 Riddiford Street
Newtown, Wellington
Tel: (04) 389 0054
Email: corriannes@cancersoc.org.nz