Free stop smoking support is available through local clinics across Counties Cavan and Monaghan.
The HSE Stop Smoking Service offers free, one-to-one support for people who want to stop smoking. Support includes practical advice, help with coping with cravings and withdrawals, guidance on nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and ongoing follow-up from a Stop Smoking Advisor. The service is free of charge, and free NRT is available for people who engage with the programme.
Clinic locations
County Cavan
- Cavan Town
- Cootehill
- Virginia
- Killashandra
County Monaghan
- Monaghan Town
- Clones
- Carrickmacross
People can self-refer and contact the service directly.
What support includes
People using the service can get:
- Support and practical advice on how to quit
- Different approaches and techniques for quitting
- Help with coping with withdrawals
- Advice and recommendations on NRT products
- Ongoing support sessions
The community stop smoking service leaflets also note that support is confidential and one-to-one, with a personal plan and follow-up tailored to the individual. Text and phone support are also available between sessions.
Contact the Stop Smoking Advisors
- Caoimhe Rudden — 087 4502772
- Áine O’Reilly — 087 1819819
- Ellen McMeel — 087 6430329
- Shelley Mahon — 087 4424461
Email: [email protected]
Vaping information
There is also a HSE information booklet on vaping and e-cigarettes for parents, guardians and young people.
Vaping details and resources:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/tobaccocontrol/resources/e-cigarette-resources.html