Smoking cessation

Smoking Cessation Resources

Smoking cessation, or quitting smoking, is the process of discontinuing tobacco smoking. It's a crucial step towards improving health. Quitting can be challenging and 91社区 University is committed to providing resources and strategies can support individuals to successfully stop smoking. 

On-campus

Decker Student Health Services Center (DSHSC)

University will provide a limited amount of NRT supplies to students currently registered and eligible for services, which may include nicotine gum or patches. 

Visit their office or website for more information 

Individual Insurance Support

Students and employees should consult with their primary care physician about a prescription and then establish benefits with their health insurance carrier.

New York State, Local and web based support

  • Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga is a partnership of community-based organizations and individuals who are committed to building healthier communities through tobacco-free living. Their mission is to mission has been to reduce the use of tobacco among adolescents and adults through community programs in prevention, cessation, advocacy, and education. 
  • The Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free New York program comprises a network of grantees, covering all New York State counties, who work with medical and mental health care systems to improve the reach and delivery of evidence-based Tobacco Use and dependence treatment to all New Yorkers who smoke or use other tobacco products. 

  • The EX program teaches you how to live life without cigarettes in 3 steps. It is based on scientific research and practical advice from ex-smokers.
  •  Free resources and tools to help dip, snuff, and chewing tobacco users quit.
  •  Learn about topics that interest women on how to quit smoking. Connect to advice through instant messages and telephone.
  • Check out #CDCTips on your favorite social media platform. There, you will find posts from former smokers talking about their own personal experiences as well as tips for people looking to quit smoking. 
  • American Cancer Society:

Phone Applications

  • : Interactive app developed by the National Cancer Institute provides tools to help those who want to be smoke-free using evidence-based smoking cessation methods.
  • program designed to send encouraging texts to those quitting smoking.