Help to reduce smoking gradually and quit for good

We can support people with a Severe Mental Illness to gradually cut down or quit smoking.

Have you thought “One day I’ll stop smoking or switch to a vape”?

It could improve your mental health.

This specialist Smokefree Norfolk service is for smokers who have a Severe Mental Illness who live or have a GP practice in Norfolk. We want to help you to cut down or quit and will be with you every step of the way, helping to focus on your wellbeing improvement which is unique to you.

How it works

Smokefree Norfolk has joined up with ‘Together for Mental Wellbeing’ to offer tailored support designed especially to help people living with a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) who smoke that would like to cut down or quit completely.

We have a specialised team ready for support, to help you smoke less or quit for good.

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Choose a service that’s right for you:

One-to-one sessions with a specialist Wellbeing Mentor.
Weekly/fortnightly sessions delivered for up to six months to provide tailored support at every step of your journey.
You can choose whether you would like your sessions in person, by video call or by telephone call. Plus, you can access community support and 24 hour support apps.

Our service includes:

A dedicated mental health trained Wellbeing Mentor to support you
Help to set a quit date, get started and keep going
Up to six months of Specialist support
Progress tracking
Access to community support and apps
A free course of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products
A free vape starter kit
An invitation for friends/family to join sessions to support you
Opportunities to boost your overall wellbeing, with introductions to additional support teams tailored to your need
Support to address challenges, such as if you relapse

“I’d tell other smokers with a Severe Mental Illness; you should go for it. I never thought I could, and I did it, especially with the help of the Smokefree Norfolk enhanced service. It’s changed my life!”

Peter

“People with an SMI need extra encouragement and support to quit smoking. I’ve had support to quit gradually and help to improve my wellbeing.”

Jane

The facts about smoking and mental health:

Smoking can make your mental health condition worse, and mental illness can often make you want to smoke more.
You are likely to smoke heavily and more often, feeling more dependent on cigarettes.
Smoking can affect your mental health medication. Reducing or stopping smoking can help to reduce your medication (with the support of your care team/medical professionals).
With FREE help from Smokefree Norfolk, you are three times more likely to quit.

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