Canadian Cancer Society

Site: Online/Telephone Service

Service: Talk Tobacco

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Record #: OAK0552
Last Modified: 07 Aug 2026
Last Full Update: 07 Aug 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone Toll free 1-833-998-8255 (1-833-998-TALK)
E-Mail talktobacco@cancer.ca
Website https://www.talktobacco.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram

Site Information

Site Location Virtual
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Mailing Address 55 St Clair Ave, Suite 300 
Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7
Physical Access Not Applicable - Virtual and telephone services

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

National voluntary health organization dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer through research, advocacy, prevention, support services, and information for people affected by cancer across Canada.
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1938
Funding Provincial ; Federal ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides free, confidential tobacco and vaping cessation support tailored to First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous communities across Canada

Services include:

  • One-on-one support from trained Quit Coaches
  • Personalized quit or reduction plans
  • Telephone counselling
  • Live chat support
  • Text messaging support (text CHANGE to 123456)
  • Information on managing cravings and withdrawal symptoms
  • Information about nicotine replacement therapies and quit medications
  • Referrals to local cessation programs and supports
  • Follow-up coaching and encouragement
  • Support for people helping others quit
  • Resources for healthcare and community service providers
Hours

Available daily
Areas Served Canada ; Ontario
Eligibility
First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous individuals who use commercial tobacco or vape products, as well as family members, caregivers, healthcare providers, and service providers seeking support or resources
Application

Call, text, email or use chat online
Languages English ; French ; Interpretive Services - available in numerous Indigenous languages
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Mental Health / Addiction
Youth Sub-Categories Addiction Counselling
Service Categories Smoking/Vaping Cessation ~ Indigenous Communities

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