Virtual QuitCore Program
Ready to make a change in your nicotine use?
Join our FREE Virtual QuitCore program and start your journey!
In partnership with Alberta Health Services, we offer group intervention support to help you reach your nicotine-related goals.
This six-week program is available to Citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government aged 18 and older seeking to reduce and/or quit their nicotine use.
Sessions run on Zoom from April 11 to May 16.
Register by April 8.
Upon completion, participants will receive a “QuitKit” and become eligible for a $500 Alberta Blue Cross Benefit Card for Nicotine Replacement Therapies. Participants will also have access to one-on-one support from our Community Prevention Practitioner and have a chance to win a prize every session.
Virtual ChangeCore Peer-Led Group Support
Do you smoke, vape, or use smokeless tobacco and wish you had group support to help you reduce, quit, or maintain your quit? ChangeCore may be the right fit for you.
ChangeCore is a non-clinical, peer-led, weekly support group for those in any stage of change.
Every Monday
6:30 -8 p.m.
ZOOM
What to know about ChangeCore:
- Non-judgmental, community led, and culturally-safe support.
- No requirement to attend every meeting.
- Any stage of change is welcome, including if you’re still using commercial tobacco.
- Make community connections, get and stay motivated, increase your knowledge and skills about reducing or quitting your tobacco use.
- Each meeting will have different theme.
- Attend 2+ meetings a month to enter a prize draw. Two prizes drawn the last Monday of every month.
To join, you will need:
Any device with internet, camera*, and microphone. Computers are recommended to view the group properly.
*Camera On is not mandatory but helps create a safe space.
To enroll:
Email khachey@metis.org your name, phone number, and preferred email address.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Program (NRT)
Are you looking to make a change in your nicotine use but aren’t sure where to go for support? We might be able to help you.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is hosting a virtual info session on our Nicotine Replacement Therapy Program (NRT). This two-hour session will walk you through the steps required to enroll in the NRT program.
Our Community Prevention Practitioner, Kyla, will be available to answer your nicotine-related questions and will help you start your journey of change on the right foot.
Attendees who complete the session will be eligible to enroll in the NRT Program and receive a $500 Blue Cross Benefits Card for Nicotine Replacement Therapies.
Participants must attend meetings 1 and 2 to qualify for an Alberta Blue Cross $500 Benefits Card to be used on any Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Cessation Medications.
Our next program intake will take place in June. For more information, contact Kyla at khachey@metis.org