Trained advisers will work with you to develop a tailored quit smoking plan. You can choose from: 

• one-to-one support (phone, face-to-face or over video link)

• Text to quit messaging service: get support, tips and even vouchers for prescriptions to your phone.

Face-to-face appointments are available at our 3 stop smoking centres across Medway:

• Stop Smoking Advice Centre, Chatham

• Balmoral Gardens Healthy Living Centre, Gillingham

• Strood Community Hall, Strood.

To meet an adviser, please sign up using the options below:

• phone: 01634 334 800 or 0800 234 6805, during office hours.

• email: medwaystopsmokingservice@nhs.net

Open Road support young people up to the age of 18 or (21 if looked after and in care)  who are affected or are experiencing issues with drugs and/or alcohol. They are a free and confidential service.

Turning Point offer support to over 18's with their mental health or support with recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction.  Their trained staff offer;

• Advice to help you understand the nature of the problem.

• Medical treatment if you require this.

• Mutual help in groups.

• Peer Mentorship

• Routes into your local community including social activities, events, training and personal development for getting back to work.

Phone We Are Here For You or use their online chat if you’re worried about your drug or alcohol use. They can help you stop or cut down on what you’re using, and help you with other problems you may be having.

The service is free and confidential.

0300 123 6600 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

Text: 82111

www.talktofrank.com

Click on this interactive document to find out more about drugs and their effects.