Printed on: 08/21/2018. Please go to http://policy.umn.edu for the most current version of the Policy or related document.
APPENDIX TO POLICY
Tobacco Cessation Resources: Twin Cities
The following cessation resources are available to assist smokers who wish to quit.
Resources for Students
These programs are administered by Boynton Health Service.
| Resource | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Quit and Win | An incentive based cessation contest to help tobacco users quit for one month. | The contest will be offered periodically and students will be notified of the availability via email and other marketing venues. |
| Nicotine Dependence Counseling | Meet with a counselor to discuss methods for quitting that meets your needs. | http://www.bhs.umn.edu/east-bank-clinic/nicotine-counseling.htm |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy Options | Includes nicotine patches, gum and lozenges.
Note that student must first see the Nicotine Dependence Counselor prior to access these items at no cost. |
Available over the counter at Boynton Pharmacy; no out-of pocket cost to students |
| Prescription Medication Options | Includes Chantix, Welbutrin
Note that students must see a Boynton Health Service provider for a prescription and dose monitoring. |
Boynton Health Service Pharmacy |
Resources for Employees
These programs are administered by the Office of Human resources Wellness Program in consultation with the Benefits Advisory Committee.
| Resource | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Quit and Win | An incentive based cessation contest to help tobacco users quit for one month. | The contest will be offered periodically and faculty and staff will be notified of the availability via email and other marketing venues. |
| Nicotine Dependence Health Coaching for UPlan Members | Offered at Boynton Health Service at no cost to the employee as part of the Face-to-Face Health | http://www.bhs.umn.edu/east-bank-clinic/nicotine-counseling.htm |
| Nicotine Replacement Therapy Options for UPlan Members | Includes nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. | http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/pharmacy/index.html |
| Prescription Medication Options for UPlan Members | Includes Chantix,Welbutrin | Boynton Health Service or your healthcare provider |
| Telephone Health Coaching
For UPlan members |
Employees are able to work with a telephone health coach on a variety of health topics including tobacco cessation | |
| Medica Tobacco Cessation Program for UPlan members | Confidential counseling with a trained cessation counselor and it includes goal setting and self-help materials.
Participants can receive over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy at no additional cost. |
http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/wellness/tobacco/program/index.html |
| Staywell Health Management Online Healthy Living Smoke Free Program for UPlan members | A six- week personalized resource to help with smoking cessation. It includes weekly to-do lists and a daily progress track to help provide support and additional information while the participant is trying to quit. | http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/wellness/tobacco/program/index.html |
| Quit Plan | This cessation program is open to all Minnesota residents 18 years and over who use any type of tobacco product.
Program options include:
|
1-800-354-PLAN(7526)
Online resources: https://www.quitplan.com/ |
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