Why is UCR Tobacco Free
While the use of tobacco is a personal choice, the health hazards related to smoking and exposure to second- and third-hand smoke are well-documented. These hazards can affect not only the smoker but also the nonsmoker who is exposed to the smoke.
As a leader in healthcare and environmental practices, the University recognizes its responsibility to exercise leadership through the creation of a smoke-free environment for all students, employees and visitors at all University of California campuses, medical centers and facilities.
This policy is being adopted by all University of California campuses, labs and centers to improve the health and safety of all UCR students, staff, faculty, patients and visitors.
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Reasons to Stop Smoking |
Cessation Resources
Health Plan Benefits
All UC-sponsored medical plans provide the following:
- Prescription nicotine replacement therapies, such as nicotine inhalers, sprays and medications, at no additional cost when prescribed by a physician.
- Over-the-counter nicotine replacement products are available, at no cost when prescribed by a physician.
- You can participate in behavioral modification programs to help you quit smoking, but it is not required to receive these benefits.
Many of UC's system wide benefits program offer services to members to help them quit. Learn more about what is available through UC's health benefits providers.
This Faculty Staff & Assistance Program (FSAP) is free and confidential service providing assessment, counseling and stress management services to UC employees seeking to quit smoking.
The Smoke Tobacco Free Toolkit offered by UCOP is an in-depth review of the smoke tobacco free policy as well as resources, tips, flyers and banners that address all aspects of tobacco cessation.
UC Smoke and Tobacco Free
Visit the UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy website for more information.
Student Health Services
Speak with a provider about getting a prescription for tobacco cessation products, please call the UCR Student Health & Counseling Center at (951) 827-3031.
The WELL
Visit The Well (HUB 248) to find tobacco cessation information, "Quit Kits" and other stress relief items, or if you need to talk to a peer or professional health educator about quitting smoking or getting connected to additional resources.
UCR Risk and Safety Training
Watch a series of videos about the different types of scripts to use when having a non-smoking conversation the UCR community members. Participate in a short training video on How to Quit
Kick It California
Kick It California, formerly California Smokers’ Helpline, is a free tobacco cessation program operated by UC San Diego. This very comprehensive resource has extensive information about:
- Smokers Help Line - 1-800-300-8086
- Quit Smoking
- Quit Vaping
- Quit Smokeless
- How to help others quit
- Free materials to use in your departments and teams
- Visit the Kick It California (English)
- Visita Kick It California (Español)
Electronic Cigarette Fact Sheet
Created by the UCR Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, the Electronic Cigarette Fact Sheet provides helpful information on the current vaping epidemic, recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as well as information about electronic cigarettes and their health effects.
Smoking Cessation Resource Center
A comprehensive website provided by WebMD offering Tools, resources, and support to help you quit smoking.
SmokeFree.Gov
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) created Smokefree.gov to help you or someone you care about quit smoking. Smokefree.gov is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ efforts to reduce smoking rates in the United States, particularly among certain populations.
The Cost of Smoking
Learn how to save money by quitting tobacco and explore the long term health and financial benefits. This resources is being provided by Moneygeek.com and explores the cost of using tobacco in every aspect of your financial health.