Vanderbilt Health and Wellness

 

Smoking Cessation
Support  Resources

Quitting smoking is tough, and many people want some support along the way.  Vanderbilt provides support resources such as coaching, counseling and peer support programs. 

  • Nicotine Anonymous support group: On campus support group that meets weekly. Call Work/Life Connections-EAP at 936-1327 for more information.

 

  • One-on-One Coaching: Individualized support and encouragement, by phone or in person, to help you meet your wellness goal.  Make an appointment with a Health Plus Wellness Coach by calling 343-8943.

 

  • Stress and Coping Skills Counseling: learn relaxation techniques and stress resilience from a licensed counselor at Work/Life Connections-EAP.  Make an appointment by calling 936-1327.

 

  • State of Tennessee Tobacco Quitline: a toll-free phone service with personalized support from a health coach for those wanting to quit smoking or chewing tobacco.  Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). For hearing impaired call 1-877-599-3816. Visit online at http://health.state.tn.us/tobaccoquitline.htm

 

  • Quitnet Online Support Program:  an online support program that provides a support community and help with quitting.   Visit online at www.quitnet.com.

 

  • Relaxation Recording: Listen to Ralph Topham, Clinical Counselor at Work/Life Connections-EAP as he shows you how you can control the urges to smoke by relaxing. Click here to listen now, or save the file to your computer and burn it on a CD. You can also request a CD by emailing health.wellness@vanderbilt.edu.

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