Smoking Cessation

USF Smoking Cessation Programs

On November 19, 2009 USF Health will be going Smoke Free!

The USF Employee Assistance Program and Student Health Services have services and programs designed to help both Employees and Students Kick the Habit.

For additional smoking cessation programs for USF Employees and Students check out the resources offered by AHEC at http://usfweb2.usf.edu/counsel/casa/quitnow/

Employee Programs

Employee & Staff Groups: 974-5469

The University of South Florida (USF) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a service program designed to assist employees with personal, family, or workplace concerns. The EAP professional staff seeks to enhance the emotional functioning of employees and to respond to the needs of faculty and staff through various educational and psychological interventions including assessment, crisis intervention, psychological counseling, substance abuse services, couples counseling, career counseling, seminars, consultation, and information or referral services.

In partnership with the USF Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the EAP is proud to offer a new smoking cessation program for USF employees. Developed in accordance with CDC Best Practices and the U.S. Public Health Guidelines, the Quit Smoking Now curriculum used by EAP is evidence-based and culturally appropriate.

While supplies last, employees who participate in the Quit Smoking Now EAP Program are eligible for a free two-week supply of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (i.e. patch, gum, or lozenges). Employees who attend the group are given a voucher which is redeemable at the CVS Pharmacy located at the corner of Fowler and Bruce B. Downs.

Student Programs

Student Groups: 974 - 2831

Students who want to quit using tobacco have two on campus options. They can use Student Health Services http://www.shs.usf.edu or can go to the USF Counseling Center. Students are provided with 2 weeks of nicotine replacement for free.