Smoking Cessation and Tobacco
We can help you quit!
Most VCU students (7 of 10) don't smoke and most who do smoke (or dip) want to quit. We can help! Quitting success is boosted by strategically planning ahead before the actual quit date. There are many new medications, such as Chantix pills, and many new ways to use old medications, such as combination therapy. We can help you explore the most up-to-date options and pick strategies that will work best for you. Students can walk-in to get a free Quit Kit filled with fun and informative items.
Appointments for individual cessation counseling are available either in our Student Health clinics or by calling Linda Hancock, Director of the Wellness Resource Center. Linda is VCU's local "tobacco cessation guru." She has been helping college students quit tobacco for 20 years. Linda likes and respects smokers. VCU smokers have taught her a ton of practical strategies for quitting tobacco in college.
For more information on quitting tobacco, e-mail Linda at quit@vcu.edu or calling her at 828-7815. Also, check out www.smokefreeVCU.org for inspiration and the true stories of real VCU students.