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Nunavut Quits lists text support alongside 24/7 Quitline phone service
Nunavut Quits is directing people seeking help to reduce or quit smoking, chewing or vaping to text “NUQUITS” to 123456 or call 1-866-368-7848. The Government of Nunavut service says Quitline coaching is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What happened
The Nunavut Quits homepage displays a “New ways to contact the Quitline” notice directing users to text “NUQUITS” to 123456. Its dedicated Quitline page, last modified June 24, 2026, also lists the phone number 1-866-368-7848. Sourcenuquits.gov.nu.ca↗
Why it matters
This is a practical access update for Nunavummiut looking for quitting support. The program says it can assist people reducing or quitting smoking, chewing or vaping, people supporting someone else, and health and wellness workers seeking information about tobacco, cannabis and vaping. Sourcenuquits.gov.nu.ca↗
What happens next
People can use the listed text or phone contact. Nunavut Quits says its counsellors, called Care Coaches, are available around the clock; the site also links to a free online quit program. Sourcenuquits.gov.nu.ca↗
Important details
Phone: 1-866-368-7848. Text: NUQUITS to 123456. The Quitline page describes the service as free and confidential, and says telephone support is available in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, English and French. Sourcenuquits.gov.nu.ca↗
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