NLPSPA and CARP NL, in partnership with the NL Smokers’ Helpline, will offer an information session that intends to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking and vaping, promote smoke-free living, and support people who want to quit. This is NOT a workshop to convince anyone to quit smoking/vaping (a good result, if it does), but to raise awareness of the harmful effects of nicotine addiction and to provide alternatives to this addiction and what resources are available to help in the journey of recovery. While you may not think this applies to you as an individual, most people know someone who is smoking or vaping, especially amongst our younger generation, and this will provide you with information to message the harm to one’s health and to share with anyone who is being exposed to second hand smoke/residue. If time allows, the presentation will also include a guided meditation or a single breathing exercise.
When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Venue: Online Presentation by Zoom, meeting room will open at 1:45 PM
In recognition of National Non-Smoking Week January 18-24, 2026, we are pleased to welcome Susan Haskell, Outreach Facilitator of the Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline. Susan is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Tobacco Educator with decades of experience in respiratory care. Her presentation will include the topics of nicotine addiction, health risks of smoking and vaping, and share evidence-based information that can help you or your loved ones and friends to reduce/quit, should that be your decision. Susan will also demonstrate the Nicotine Replacement Products that are currently subsidized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program and tell you about the scope of free and confidential services that the SHL offers throughout our province. There will be an opportunity for questions.
Registration is required. All are welcome.
To register for this event, please click the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jfd52JvxRqW_oY7m2zP2tQ