Community Specialist Services

Hāpainga Stop Smoking Services

Smoking cessation is a journey to wellness and we are here to help. Hāpainga Stop Smoking is a free service, available to Western Bay of Plenty residents wanting to stop smoking.

Our Quit Smoking Practitioner will work with individuals and/or groups to meet your needs and develop a Quit Smoking Plan that works for you. The practitioner will visit in the community, at locations convenient to you such as home, the Marae, work or drop-in clinics.

We provide free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges to ease the cravings and assist you with achieving your smoke-free aspirations.

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from health professionals including your GP or Specialist, other community organisations, whānau or self referrals.

Eligibility

Everyone who lives or works in the Bay of Plenty region are eligible.

Coverage

Our Stop Smoking Service covers the Western Bay of Plenty region.

Cost

This service is free of charge for all eligible persons.

ADDRESS

10 Tebbs Lane
Gate Pa
Tauranga

CONTACT

Phone: 0800 427 246

AFTER HOURS

Call a GP after hours clinic

URGENT CALLS

Refer emergency services on 111.

Reach out

If you or a family member are in need of aid for any mental health issues, from depression to addiction, please contact us for support and advice.  We have a lot of services that can help.