/CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society is equipping
Ontarians with free tools to help them quit smoking with the aid of many
services offered by Smokers Helpline. As fall brings changing
leaves and the return of students to school, many people think of
changing their routines and making healthy choices. Quitting smoking is
a positive way to turn over a new leaf for fall.

Smokers Helpline offers free, confidential services that provide
personalized support, advice and information about quitting smoking and
tobacco use. Those thinking of quitting, actively quitting or those who
want to help someone quit can call a Quit Coach at 1 877 513-5333, with
interpreter service available in over 100 languages. Online users can
access their own Quit Centre and support forums at SmokersHelpline.ca.
And, for those on the go, support is available through Smokers
Helpline Text Messaging.

Social media users can join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube, while determining how much money they can save by quitting with
the Cost of Smoking Calculator.

Quitting smoking or other tobacco products can take a lot of work,
says Gail Luciano, manager of smoking cessation at Smokers Helpline.
We want to help make quitting an achievable goal by offering
evidence-based, free support in a variety of ways.

Whether someone has slipped back into smoking during the summer months,
or has never tried to quit before, Smokers Helpline Quit Coaches
can help to tailor a quit plan.

Many clients tell me that they no longer want to smoke, but they have
not yet figured out how to approach quitting, explains David Angus,
Quit Coach at Smokers Helpline. Together we identify their
triggers for smoking and reasons for quitting, and put an action plan in
place.

Ontarians can connect for free, seven days a week for phone, online or
text messaging service at 1 877 513-5333 and www.SmokersHelpline.ca.

About the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Division
The
Canadian Cancer Society is a national community-based organization of
volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the
enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. When
you want to know more about cancer, visit our website www.cancer.ca
or call our toll-free, bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1
888 939-3333.