Tobacco-free Clemson: Take advantage of tobacco cessation programs

Clemson University is now tobacco free. Faculty and staff can take advantage of the no-cost, tobacco-cessation programs provided by the Office of Human Resources.

Available to all employees:

Employee Assistance Program (Deer Oaks)

Deer Oaks EAP is an outside resource that offers free wellness coaching on line or by telephone to all Clemson University faculty and staff and their dependents/household members. Deer Oaks’ certified wellness coaches are trained by the Mayo Clinic and are available to help identify and maintain strategies that support the goal of tobacco cessation and other health-related goals. To inquire, call toll-free 866-327-2400.

 Available to State Health Plan subscribers:

Take a fresh approach to quitting tobacco with the Quit For Life® program.

The American Cancer Society’s Quit for Life program, which is available at no charge to State Health Plan subscribers, their covered spouses and covered dependents age 13 or older, is one of the most successful programs of its kind. Quit For Life helps participants stop using cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco. A professionally trained Quit Coach works with each participant to create a personalized quit plan. For members age 18 and older, the program also provides free nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, gum or lozenges, if appropriate. A Quit Coach may also recommend a doctor-prescribed smoking cessation drug, such as bupropion or Chantix, which is available at no cost through the State Health Plan prescription drug coverage.

Registration and Quit Coaches are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call 866-QUIT-4-LIFE (866-784-8454) or visit www.quitnow.net/ScStatehealthPlan to enroll in the Quit For Life Program. After your eligibility is verified, you will be transferred to a Quit Coach for your first call.

Would you or a family member like to learn more about the program before enrolling?

The Quit for Life team is coming to Clemson to discuss the Quit for Life program with faculty and staff. Learn what the program entails and how you or a family member can benefit from Quit for Life.