This is a free specialised mental health stop smoking service for residents in Barking and Dagenham.
Why this service matters?
Smoking rates among people with mental health conditions are much higher than the general population. Quitting smoking can lead to:
- Improved mood
- Reduced anxiety
- Better overall wellbeing
What we offer
- Up to 16 weeks of personalised 1- to- 1 support with a trained stop smoking advisor
- A flexible quit plan tailored to your mental health and lifestyle needs
- Access to Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or a free vape through the swap to stop scheme
- Telephone and face to face sessions available locally
Our mission
To create an accessible, specialist programme for residents with a diagnosed mental health condition, supporting them to quit or reduce smoking. The goal is to reduce tobacco related harm and improve overall quality of life.
Residency/Work: Barking and Dagenham residents, people that work for Barking and Dagenham council or registered with a GP located in Barking and Dagenham
Age: 18 years or older
Mental health condition: Must be diagnosed with common mental health condition such as:
Depression
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If a client is diagnosed with a severe mental illness (SMI), they must receive support from the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.
Examples of severe mental illnesses include:
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Schizoaffective disorder
Severe personality disorders