University of Minnesota  Appendix

Tobacco Cessation Resources: Twin Cities

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Please use the contact section in the governing policy.

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