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Tobacco Cessation Resources

The University of Houston is committed to supporting students, faculty and staff who want to quit smoking.  If you are not ready to quit but need help remaining tobacco-free in class or at work, nicotine replacement products such as gum, lozenges and patches are available without a prescription at the UH Campus Pharmacy.

For students



Students who desire to quit can consult a clinician at the UH Student Health Center.  Smoking cessation strategies will be provided. Over-the-counter and prescription medication options are available. There is no insurance requirement. Call 713-743-5151 for more information or to schedule an appointment.       

For staff and faculty

Faculty and Staff who desire to quit can consult a physician at the UH Health Family Care Center.  Smoking cessation strategies will be provided. Over the counter and prescription medication options are available. Call 713-743-9682 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

UH faculty and staff can access Let's Talk for free 1-on-1 confidential mental-health consultations provided by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Staff. Let's Talk Program - University of Houston

More 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. Become an Ex — The EX plan teaches you how to live life without cigarettes in three steps - all geared to help make the seemingly impossible possible. This free program was developed at the highly respected Mayo Clinic and is endorsed by the National Alliance for Tobacco Cessation.

  6. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has a comprehensive website providing 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.
  7. Quit smoking with the National Cancer Institute QuitStart mobile app. By downloading the NCI QuitStart mobile app for free from the App Store to your Apple or Android device, you can instantly get help to quit smoking.