Effective immediately smoking in the courtyard smoking area will be restricted to residents ONLY. Staff and visitors will not be permitted to smoke in this area.

Menno Place is a smoke-free campus. In keeping with Fraser Health’s smoke-free policy, and in response to feedback from our listening sessions with families, the courtyard smoking hut will be reserved for residents only. Upcoming upgrades to this area will prevent smoke from interfering with resident activities and their enjoyment of the courtyard.

Smoking is not permitted in any building, on the campus, in cars in the parking lots, or within three meters of any door, window, or air intake in compliance with the City of Abbotsford Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 1694-2017. You can find the updated Menno Place No Smoking policy on Sharepoint, using the link in the navigation of the staff site.

Thinking of Quitting?

Free Resources

Did you know that BC Pharmacare’s Smoking Cessation Program can help you get up to 12 weeks of free nicotine replacement therapy including lozenges and patches? You can find more information about this program here:

BC Pharmacare’s Smoking Cessation Program

Additionally, there is a separate program specifically for health professionals looking to quit:

Smoking Cessation Program – for health professionals

The FSEAP program offers counselling services for you and your family members – helping you build skills and find solutions to resolve personal, family and work-related challenges.

Work/Life Balance Supports – expert consultation services to help you balance work and personal life responsibilities and reach your goals.

Well-being Resources – curated, online health and wellness resources (such as articles, videos, online programs, and more) to support individuals to well-being and resilience. Learn more and access the program by clicking here.

Additional Resources

QuitNow.ca

Any staff person who is interested in support to quit smoking is encouraged to visit https://quitnow.ca/. This site created by the BC Lung Foundation includes information, practical guides and a community of support.