Aerial view of Vancouver General Hospital Campus

Joining a smoking cessation support group can double your chances of successfully quitting smoking in the long-term. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 19, Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will start a free smoking cessation group to support people in their tobacco use journey.

How to access

  • Check eligibility

    This group is open to anyone who currently uses tobacco products and would like support with stopping.

  • Drop-in

    No appointment or registration is required. You can drop in to any weekly session.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   Closed
  • Tuesday:   Closed
  • Wednesday:   3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday:   Closed
  • Friday:   Closed
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

How to get here

Pay parking

  • Across from the main entrance of the Jim Pattison Pavilion is a multi-level parkade at the corner of 12th Ave. and Laurel St.
  • The Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre underground parking lot is located off Laurel St. between 12th and 10th Ave.
  • Laurel St. has limited street meter parking. 
  • There is a wheelchair-accessible overpass from the VGH parkade at Level 4 and a crosswalk at Level 2.
  • Additional parking is available at City Square Shopping Centre adjacent to Banfield Pavilion.

Download parking rates for VCH facilities.

Public transportation

  • Nearby bus routes include 9, 17, and 99 B Line on West Broadway.
  • Canada Line access from Broadway-City Hall station located at West Broadway and Cambie St. (~1km walk or use aforementioned bus routes).

Plan your trip on the TransLink website.

Visit the Travel Assistance Program website to learn about the financial assistance available.

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)

Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. We provide a full range of basic and highly specialized emergency health-care and trauma services to British Columbia.

Smoking Cessation Drop-In Groups

Joining a smoking cessation support group can double your chances of successfully quitting smoking in the long term.