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The following cessation resources are available to assist smokers who wish to quit.
Resources for Students
These programs are administered by Boynton Health.
| Resource | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine Dependence Coaching | Meet with a counselor to discuss methods for quitting that meets your needs. | Boynton Health Tobacco Cessation Coaching |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy Options | Includes nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. Note that students must see the Nicotine Dependence Counselor before accessing these items at no cost. | Available over the counter at Boynton Health Pharmacy; no out-of pocket cost to students |
| Prescription Medication Options | Includes Chantix, Wellbutrin. Note: Students must see a Boynton Health provider for a prescription and dose monitoring. | Boynton Health Pharmacy |
| Quit Partner | This cessation program is open to all Minnesota residents 18 years and over who use any type of tobacco product. Program options include: Quit coaching over the phone, by text message, or online Access to free or reduced cost over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (i.e., the patch, gum) | 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) quitpartnermn.com |
Resources for Employees
These programs are administered by the Office of Human Resources Wellbeing Program in consultation with the Benefits Advisory Committee.
| Resource | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| UPlan Wellbeing Program Nicotine Dependence Counseling | Offered at Boynton Health at no cost to UPlan members as part of the Face-to-Face Health Coaching program | Boynton Health Coaching Website |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy Options for UPlan Members | Includes nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. | Pharmacy Benefits Section on Human Resources Website |
| Prescription Medication Options for UPlan Members | Includes Chantix, Wellbutrin | Boynton Health or your healthcare provider |
| UPlan Wellbeing Program Telephone Health Coaching | UPlan members are able to work with a Virgin Pulse telephone health coach on a variety of health topics including becoming tobacco-free. Schedule a "Be Tobacco-free" phone coaching session. | Wellbeing Program Section on Human Resources Website |
| UPlan Wellbeing Program Journeys | Need help in your journey to becoming a non-smoker? Try one of the Virgin Pulse online Journeys. Journeys include "Consider Quitting," "No Thanks, I Quit," "Prepare to Quit," "Ready, Set, Stop Smoking," and "Stay on Track, Stay Quit." | Wellbeing Program Section on Human Resources Website |
| Quit Partner | This cessation program is open to all Minnesota residents 18 years and over who use any type of tobacco product. Program options include: Quit coaching over the phone, by text message, or online access to free or reduced cost over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (i.e., the patch, gum) | 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) quitpartnermn.com |