The Smokefree team is made up of two staff members ready to support you on your journey to becoming smokefree.
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Kick Ash South Canterbury
Talbot Park, 156 Otipua Road, Timaru
Contact Details
Phone (03) 687 2333 or 0800 542 527
Fax (03) 687 2309
Mobile 027 205 5460
Email smokefree@scdhb.health.nz
Arowhenua Whānau Services
Phone: (03) 6155 180
Mobile: 027 407 6866
Street Address
156 Otipua Road
Timaru 7910
Description
Smokefree South Canterbury and Arowhenua Whānau Services' free specialist smoking cessation service.
Staff
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), South Canterbury Anniversary (23 Sep), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
Smokefree provides 1 to 1 support and advice face to face, by phone, txt or email. We can provide free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - patches, gum, lozenges and support for other stop smoking medications. We provide specialised support and advice for women who are pregnant. There are several incentive programmes to encourage people on their journey to becoming smokefree.
Smokefree provides 1 to 1 support and advice face to face, by phone, txt or email. We can provide free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - patches, gum, lozenges and support for other stop smoking medications. We provide specialised support and advice for women who are pregnant. There are several incentive programmes to encourage people on their journey to becoming smokefree.
- Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline, Smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People
- Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - smoking cessation, Face to face smoking cessation, Kaupapa Māori - smoking cessation, Maternal smoking cessation, Pacific People - smoking cessation
- Regions
South Canterbury
- Age Groups
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Self referral, primary care, secondary care and other healthcare providers.
Description
Smokefree provides 1 to 1 support and advice face to face, by phone, txt or email. We can provide free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - patches, gum, lozenges and support for other stop smoking medications. We provide specialised support and advice for women who are pregnant. There are several incentive programmes to encourage people on their journey to becoming smokefree.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Public Transport
Myway bus service is available to Talbot Park. Phone 688 5544. $2 one way trip.
Parking
Free parking available onsite.
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