Stop Smoking Support - CPSL Mind

What to expect

We all cope with challenges differently. For some people, smoking becomes a way to manage difficult feelings or get through the day.

The Stop Smoking Specialist Support Service from CPSL Mind aims to help people quit smoking while maintaining good mental health, improving physical health, and achieving financial benefits. Their specialist team work with individuals to understand their triggers and cravings, and to develop coping strategies that work for them. The service is funded by Cambridgeshire County Council.

CPSL Mind accept referrals for individuals aged 18+ who smoke tobacco, live in Cambridgeshire (excluding Peterborough), and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Individuals experiencing mental health challenges, with or without a formal diagnosis
• Individuals with a diagnosed severe mental illness (SMI)
• Individuals accessing CPSL Mind services
• Staff and professionals working with organisations that support people from the above groups

They offer the following support:

• Flexible, personalised stop smoking support
• Guidance on the Government-led Swap to Stop scheme, with the option to receive a free vape
• Financial incentives for achieving key milestones, including setting a quit date, and at 4 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months once quit status is confirmed by carbon monoxide monitoring
• Medication options to help manage cravings and withdrawal
• Person-centred behavioural change techniques and holistic, trauma-informed support 
• Inclusive online group sessions and peer support groups

More information 

Support is available face-to-face, online, or by telephone. Home visits and community-based support are also available.

There are two different pathways: The Ready to Quit pathway (approximately 12 weeks) is for those who feel ready to stop smoking completely. The Cut Down to Stop pathway (approximately 20 weeks) is for those for whom quitting completely feels overwhelming, and they would like to build confidence before stopping.

You can find out more about these pathways on the CPSL Mind website.

It is possible to self-refer for the service or for a professional to make a referral on your behalf. You can email the team at [email protected] or make a referral via the Joy website.

The service is for those who are tobacco users. If you are using vapes and would like support to stop vaping, you can find helpful advice and guidance on the NHS Better Health website.

This service is free. Find out more by calling or emailing CPSL Mind.