Tired of coughing and feeling fatigued? Looking for a lifestyle change? Concerned about your long-term health?

Your Employee Assistance Program can help you solve all kinds of challenges, including the most difficult ones.

If you’ve tried to quit smoking, you know how hard it can be. It may take you several tries to stop smoking, but each time you try, you get closer to stopping for good.

CONNECT TO THE EXTRA SUPPORT YOU NEED WITH TWO OPTIONS IN SMOKING CESSATION.

The Shepell·fgi Smoking Cessation Program

With this telephone-based counselling program a certified smoking cessation counsellor is with you every step of the way to problemsolve difficult situations and offer support. The program includes an initial assessment, four counselling sessions, one booster session and two aftercare sessions. You will also receive a participant handbook with exercises to refine your new skills and incorporate them into your daily routines.

The Shepell·fgi Stop Smoking Centre

This interactive and personalized online program is designed with six major milestones to help you quit. You can also log into an online support group moderated by health care professionals, take the Nicotine Dependence Test, and/or view inspirational messages that contain helpful information, tips and strategies for remaining smoke-free.

HELP?

Each program’s step by step process will help you:

• Understand why and when you smoke
• Intercept your smoking triggers
• Change how you think and behave
• Prevent relapse
• Build social support networks
• Deal with stress and other obstacles that may affect your progress

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A SMOKEFREE LIFESTYLE. IT’S ONE OF THE MOST POSITIVE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE.