Become a Quash Facilitator

Our free certificate training equips allies to deliver the Quash smoking and vaping cessation program to youth in their communities.

“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.”

– Josh Shipp

Haven't heard of Quash?

Quash is a smoking and vaping cessation app, powered by the Lung Health Foundation. It’s specifically designed to help youth (14-19) quit and quit for good.

There are two versions of the Quash program that can be used separately or together, depending on the needs of the young person trying to quit:

Self-directed program for youth (app) Learn more
Facilitator version of the program delivered to youth online or in-person over seven sessions Learn more

Calling all Adult allies

The Quash Facilitator Training Course

The Lung Health Foundation recognizes the importance of having standardized training for its program facilitators and has developed an online training course for those interested in delivering the Quash youth smoking and vaping cessation program.

Online

Remote learning

Self-Guided

Your schedule, your pace

Free

Did we not mention that?

Who is it for?

For those who work with youth ages 14-19

The facilitator training is geared towards those working with youth who smoke or vape or in the field of substance use and addictions.

Caring allies can play a key role in supporting youth to quit smoking or vaping. Successful programs require facilitators who are genuinely interested in supporting young people with their cessation goals. A supportive ally can make concepts come alive for Quash program participants.

Tell a friend → Register now →

This can include but is not limited to the following:

Community youth workers
Youth engagement coordinators
Health promoters
Social workers
Addictions counsellors
Public health nurses
Mental health nurses

Teachers or other school staff (i.e. guidance counsellors)
First Nations youth workers
Indian Friendship Centre health staff
Physicians
Nurse practitioners
Respirologists or respiratory therapists
Asthma educators
Pharmacists
Dentists

Who is it for?

For adults who work with youth ages 14-19

Especially those working with youth who smoke or vape or in the field of substance use and addictions.

Caring allies can play a key role in supporting youth to quit smoking or vaping. Successful programs require facilitators who are genuinely interested in supporting young people with their cessation goals. An adult ally can make concepts come alive for Quash program participants.

Tell a friend → Register now →

This could include:

Community youth workers
Youth engagement coordinators
Health promoters
Social workers
Addictions counsellors
Public health nurses
Mental health nurses

Teachers or other school staff (i.e. guidance counsellors)
First Nations youth workers
Indian Friendship Centre health staff
Physicians
Nurse practitioners
Respirologists or respiratory therapists
Asthma educators
Pharmacists
Dentists

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What You’ll learn

Making concepts come alive

The Lung Health Foundation’s e-module training course will equip facilitators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively deliver the Quash program over seven sessions. Deliver it online or in person!

Evidence-based information

on the health and psychosocial risks associated with smoking and vaping among youth

Promising practices

in smoking and vaping cessation for youth using the Stages of Change, Social Cognitive Theory and other effective behaviour change intervention strategies

Best practices

in youth engagement and youth positive development

Practice strategies

and facilitator toolkits to support facilitators help youth with their cessation goals

What You’ll get

Quash Certified

Successful completion of the six modules earns you a digital certificate from the Lung Health Foundation.

1. Program OVERVIEW

2. YOUTH SMOKING AND VAPING

3. BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH CESSATION

4. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

5. PRE-PROGRAM PLANNING

6. QUASH SESSIONS AND FACILITATOR GUIDES

Then what?

Be ready to help youth quit for good!

Once you have completed the Quash training, you will have the skills to deliver the program online or in person.

The preferred delivery format is with small groups of youth. Some youth may prefer one-on-one sessions and the program can be adapted to accommodate this need. Some ideal locations for delivery are: school settings, community-based settings and/or clinical settings.

Get started today

Register today and learn how to be a Quash facilitator. You will gain valuable skills to help the youth in your community take the life-changing step to quit smoking or vaping.

About the Lung Health Foundation

The Lung Health Foundation is the leading national charity dedicated to improving the lung health of Canadians. As part of our five goals for five years, we’re dedicated to ensuring future generations don’t suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease through smoking and vaping prevention and cessation.

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