Student Cessation Resources

• All students who are seen at Student Health Services go through the screening process for tobacco use.
• Students who are interested in smoking cessation can consult a Student Health care provider who will help them develop a cessation program.
• Prescription medications are available at a pharmacy after a consultation with the student's health care provider which is covered under the student's health insurance.  Smoking cessation products such as lozenges, gum, and patches are covered by the student health fee.
• Behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for smoking cessation is available for students at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) or Krasner Psychological Center (KPC, a Psychology department clinic).  Students should contact CAPS or KPC for more information.
• Student Heath Service Provides a “Medical Advice Line” after hours that allows students to speak to a nurse about medical ailments associated with tobacco use or how to schedule an appointment with a provider for consultation. Call the Medical Advice line at 631-632-6740, option 3.
• Mindfulness Meditation training is a tool that can be used to assist in smoking cessation. Please contact CAPS for more information.
• Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and student tobacco cessation support services information is distributed weekly in the SAC during Campus Lifetime.
• In collaboration with WUSB, students are referred to the Suffolk County Department of Health "Learn to be...tobacco free" program.

• Starter kit includes up to four weeks of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the form of nicotine patches, gum or lozenges for eligible smokers trying to stop smoking
• Screening by phone determines eligibility
• Program available up to 2x per year per participant
• Counseling, education materials and other information available
• QuNitY – NYSmokeFree online community provides:
  • Quit messaging (personalized and on-demand text and e-mails messages)
  • Forum to share stories and leverage support from other members and coaches
  • Journal to log personal stories, challenges and successes; provides option to be published and publically viewed
  • Chat room to have live, interactive dialogue with members and coaches
  • Phone calls with coaches

Making a Plan to Quit and Planning Your Quit Day- From the American Cancer Society

Smokefree.gov - Phone or IM help and online books

NYS Smokers Quit Line - Online program and community