Smokers' Helpline and Talk Tobacco Update Hours of Operation
Smokers' Helpline and Talk Tobacco, the Canadian Cancer Society's smoking, vaping, and tobacco cessation quit lines, are no longer available on weekends, effective immediately.
The services are now available in Manitoba:
Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CDT
Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CDT
For those seeking support outside of these hours, several resources remain available seven days a week:
Text-based support (text iQuit to 123456 for Smokers' Helpline, or CHANGE to 123456 for Talk Tobacco)
Social media channels (Facebook and Instagram): @Smokershelpline and @TalkTobacco
If you or someone you know is looking for support to quit smoking or vaping, these resources remain a good starting point.
We’ve also compiled a list of quit smoking and vaping resources available in Manitoba.