For Employees
On campus
T.E. Atkins UM Wellness Program
The Healthy for Life program offers classes, workshops and guidance to assist Mizzou employees in developing healthier lifestyles.
573-884-1312
umsystem.edu
Off campus
Missouri Tobacco Quitline
1-800-QUIT NOW
quitnow.net
In this free program counselors can help you create an easy-to-follow quitting plan. Features include:
- Quitting aids: Help choosing and managing nicotine substitutes or other medication.
- Quit guide: Workbook that you can refer to in any situation to help you stick with your plan.
- Quit Coach: Expert support and assistance by phone whenever you need it.
- Web Coach: A private online community where you can complete activities, watch videos, track your progress and join in discussions.
Columbia Boone County Health Department
573-874-7356
gocolumbiamo.com
Dedicated to curbing chronic disease, the Health Department offers smoking-cessation help for Boone County residents. Call for information about the program, which includes:
- Free counseling session.
- Free box of nicotine patches.
Phoenix Programs
573-777-3007
www.phoenixprogramsinc.org
Phoenix offers Freedom From Smoking, an eight-session program designed to help you quit.The program includes:
- Workbooks and class materials.
- Nicotine replacement therapy products.
- Prescription reimbursement.
- Gift card rewards for successful program completion.
Tips
- Use your support program.
- Stay busy.
- Avoid tempting situations.
- Find new things to do.
- Remember the rewards of quitting.
Facts
- If you quit a pack-a-day smoking habit, you can save about $2,000 per year.
- If nobody smoked, one of every three cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented.
- Diabetics who quit smoking have better control over their blood sugar levels.
