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According to the 2006 USC National College Health Assessment, 23% of college students reported using cigarettes at least once in the past month. If you are a regular smoker or a social smoker, it may be easier to quit the habit now rather than 10+ years in the future.
Free smoking cessation classes
We collaborate with Palmetto Richland Hospital to offer an effective
smoking cessation program for students, faculty and staff who want to quit
smoking. Classes are free and available on-campus, as
well as at Palmetto Richland Hospital. Participants attend six classes for a 90 minutes,
twice a week over a three-week period. The program was
developed by a behavioral psychologist and boasts an 80%
success rate by the end of the program.
To register for any of the classes offered, call
(803) 296-CARE. If you want to attend one of the classes held
on-campus then let the receptionist know when you call
to register. Click here to view a YouTube commercial about the program.
Quit For Keeps
If you would rather speak to a smoking cessation coach over the phone, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) through the Quit For Keeps program. You will talk with a trained tobacco who can assist you in your quit attempt. The phone call is free.
University employees are also covered to receive
treatment offered through Free & Clear’s Quit for Life program.
Campus tobacco-free policy
We are a proud supporter of the campus tobacco-free policy and look to expand this policy to reduce the exposure of secondhand smoke among smokers and non-smokers alike.
Upcoming tobacco prevention events
City of Columbia and Richland County smoke-free ordinances go into effect October 1, 2008.
Great American Smokeout is November 20, 2008.
Kick Butts Day is April 2, 2009.
If you are interested in becoming involved with our tobacco prevention events, call Campus Wellness Promotion at (803) 576-9393.
Online Resources
Cost of Smoking Calculator from TobaccoFreeU.org
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