We are a smoke free campus
The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for our patients, visitors, staff and physicians. As an acute care hospital, TADH plays an important part in promoting health and wellness for our community and district.
In accordance to TADH’s Smoking on Property Policy (see below) and the Smoke Free Ontario Act 2016, smoking and vaping on hospital grounds is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of tobacco, vaping, cannabis or e-cigarettes.
Smoking Violations
Individuals found smoking or vaping on hospital property (including all hospital buildings, exterior grounds and parking lots) will be asked to extinguish or put away their product immediately. Individuals found in violation of the Smoke Free Ontario Act can be fined up to $1,000 for a first offence.
Looking for resources to quit smoking?
We have listed a variety of resources for quitting smoking, including counseling, support groups, and access to nicotine replacement therapies.
Smokers Helpline
Get free, personalized advice, counseling and a quit plan that works for you. Telephone, online and text options are available.
- Call: 1-877-513-5333
- Visit: smokershelpline.ca
Talk Tobacco
Provides quit smoking and vaping supports for Indigenous communities. This program is culturally inclusive, serving First Nation, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous populations in 16 Indigenous languages.
- Call: 1-833-998-8255
- Visit: smokershelpline.ca/talktobacco/about
Porcupine Health Unit
The Porcupine Health Unit provides information and resources related to smoking regulations, as well as quit smoking and vaping supports.
- Call: 705-267-1181
- Visit: porcupinehu.on.ca/en/your-health/smoking
Nicotine Replacement Therapy
We understand that many of our patients may smoke regularly before coming to stay at TADH. We encourage you to ask a member of your care team about free Nicotine Replacement Therapy that is available for all patients during their stay.
