Human Resources

Health Plan Benefits

All UC-sponsored medical plans provide the following:

• Prescription nicotine replacement therapies, such as nicotine inhalers, sprays and medications, at no additional cost when prescribed by a physician.
• Over-the-counter nicotine replacement products are available, at no cost when prescribed by a physician.
• You can participate in behavioral modification programs to help you quit smoking, but it is not required to receive these benefits.

Many of UC's system wide benefits program offer services to members to help them quit. Learn more about what is available through UC's health benefits providers.
 

UCR Faculty Staff & Assistance Program

This Faculty Staff & Assistance Program (FSAP) is free and confidential service providing assessment, counseling and stress management services to UC employees seeking to quit smoking.
 

UCOP Resources

The Smoke Tobacco Free Toolkit offered by UCOP is an in-depth review of the smoke tobacco free policy as well as resources, tips, flyers and banners that address all aspects of tobacco cessation.

UC Smoke and Tobacco Free

Visit the UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy website for more information.

Student Health Services

Speak with a provider about getting a prescription for tobacco cessation products, please call the UCR Student Health & Counseling Center at (951) 827-3031.
 

The WELL

Visit The Well (HUB 248) to find tobacco cessation information, "Quit Kits" and other stress relief items, or if you need to talk to a peer or professional health educator about quitting smoking or getting connected to additional resources.

UCR Risk and Safety Training

AIR Smoke and Tobacco Free Training - this comprehensive collection of videos offers an overview of how to Approach, Inform, and Refer (AIR); tips for talking with on-campus smokers and tobacco users. Topics include: policy/compliance/resources, AIR, role-playing, and supervisor information.

• Watch a series of videos about the different types of scripts to use when having a non-smoking conversation the UCR community members.
• Participate in a short training video on How to Quit
   

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