Quitting nicotine is one of the hardest things you can do and sometimes you need support. Getting help from a health care professional can improve your chance of quitting for good.
Programs and Services:
Yellowknife Primary Care Smoking Cessation Program
Individuals in Yellowknife, Ndılǫ, and Dettah can book free, private appointments with a Registered Nurse for one‑on‑one support, prescriptions for nicotine replacement therapy and cessation medications, and follow‑up as needed.
Services Include:
- One-on-one care with a Registered Nurse
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy Prescriptions (patch, gum, losenges, etc.)
- Smoking Cessation medication prescriptions (Varenicline, bupropion)
- Follow-up as needed
To book, call (867) 767‑9400 ext. 41602 or request a call-back using the call-back form here: Callback Request Form
811 Quitline – 24/7 Support
811 nurses are trained to support you through your quit planning, provide follow-up calls to keep you on track and answer any questions you may have.
How We Can Help You Quit
- The 811 responders will work with you to make a personalized Quit Plan, addressing your triggers and helping you make the necessary lifestyle changes. We provide ongoing support and resources to ensure you stay motivated and focused on your goals.
Residents can access this service by calling 811 & pressing 2 for the Quitline.
Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC)
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) launched the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC) at Stanton Territorial Hospital (March 2026) and in Yellowknife Primary Care (January 2025) to help people who smoke receive proven, supportive care. The OMSC is a validated, evidence‑based approach that integrates identification, brief advice, medication supports (such as nicotine replacement therapy), and proactive follow‑up into routine care, making it more likely that people can successfully quit.
What to expect during your primary care or hospital visit:
- identification and documentation of smoking status;
- brief, supportive counselling;
- access to nicotine replacement therapy and other cessation medications; and
- follow‑up after discharge, including connections to community supports currently available in primary care
For more information on quitting tobacco, please visit www.gov.nt.ca/tobacco