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A selection of major quit smoking charities and organisations around the world. |
Most governments, and local health authorities are now trying to provide a variety of services, which offer free support, information and advice for those people who want to give up smoking. There also exists a whole host of non-governmental organisations and charities that offer their own advice and support.
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These services may come in the form of smoking cessation groups that have been set up around your country and which offer one-to-one counselling and group sessions, national and local websites that provide information and advice on smoking and how to stop, or telephone helplines.
All information provided by these services is given by specifically trained health professionals who are qualified to give advice on smoking and how to quit.
For details and information about smoking cassation groups in your area, it is advisable to consult your local doctor.
The following is a general list of useful websites, organisations, helplines and support services for those who are interested in finding out about the health risks of smoking and who require further information and support on stopping smoking for good.
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Helplines, charities and organisations in the United Kingdom
England
Scotland
ASH Scotland
8 Frederick Street
Edinburgh EH2 2HB
Tel: 0131 225 4725
www.ashscotland.org.uk
Disease Prevention Organisation
31 Lockhart Street
Stonehouse
Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 792 898
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Smokeline
72 Finnieston Square
Glasgow
Tel: 0800 84 84 84
Tobacco Control Resource Centre
14 Queen Street
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 247 3070
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Wales
National Smoking Cessation Service
Tel: 0800 085 2219
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National Smokers Helpline
Tel: 0800 169 0169
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Northern Ireland
Smokers Quitline
Tel: 0800 85 85 85
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Helplines, charities and organisations in the USA
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Helplines, charities and organisations in Canada
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Helplines, charities and organisations in Australia
Quitnow
National Tobacco Campaign
www.quitnow.info.au
Stirling Street PO
Perth WA 6849
Tel: 08 9222 2028
Quit Tasmania
Tel: 03 6228 2921
Quit NSW
Tel : 02 9818 0444
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Western Australia Health Dept
189 Royal St
East Perth WA 6004
Queensland Cancer Fund
Tel: 07 3258 2254
Cancer Society ACT
Tel: 02 6262 2222
Quit Victoria
Tel: 03 9663 7777
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Southern Australian Smoking and health Project
Tel: 08 8291 4141
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Helplines, charities and organisations in New Zealand
Quitline
Tel: 0800 778 778
www.quit.org.nz
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Health Sponsorship Council
www.hsc.org.nz/tobacco-control-general.html
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