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Tobacco Cessation Resources

As part of the University of Houston -Downtown commitment and in alignment with our Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy (PS 01.A.09), we encourage all students, staff, and faculty to take advantage of free, evidence-based resources to support a tobacco-free lifestyle.

 
For students



Students who desire to quit can consult a clinician at UHD Student Health Services.  Smoking cessation strategies will be provided. Over the counter and prescription medication options are available. There is no insurance requirement. Call 713-221-8137 for more information or to schedule an appointment.       

 
For staff and faculty

Tobacco and smoking cessation programs and some prescription drugs are available at no additional cost to eligible BlueCross BlueShield of Texas HealthSelect participants. If you have questions or want more information about quitting tobacco, contact a BCBSTX Personal Health Assistant at (800) 252-8039. If you have questions about prescription drug coverage for tobacco cessation, please contact your HealthSelect of Texas Prescription Drug Program.

 
Additional Resources
  1. MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston is committed to making cancer history through multiple smoking cessation research studies.  Multiple studies are ongoing and recruiting participants. You can expect to be paid for your time, receive reimbursement for transportation and parking and receive free medications and counseling sessions. Many studies also provide free physical exams and lab work. Call 713-792-2265.
  2. 1 800 QUIT NOW — This free resource is supported by the tobacco settlement funds which were distributed to individual states.  Learn more about services provided by the quit line.
  3. Yes Quit — This is an online smoking cessation program that the tobacco user signs up for.  Rather than telephone counseling, the intervention takes place online.
  4. American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking® Online Program — Evidenced based on-line program from the American Lung Association consisting of eight self-paced modules, each containing four lessons, and an interactive message board to assist you in quitting tobacco. 
  5. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)   — Provides one-stop access to the best and most up-to-date tobacco-related information from across its agencies. This consolidated resource includes general information on tobacco, federal and state laws and policies, health statistics, and evidence-based methods on how to quit.

You can instantly get help to quit smoking by downloading the National Cancer Institute QuitStart mobile app.