Quinnipiac University Going Tobacco Free

 

Quinnipiac University is dedicated to fostering a culture of wellness for our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
 
The decision to make Quinnipiac tobacco free demonstrates our intention to provide a healthier environment for all.
 
Our North Haven Campus is currently tobacco free, and we will be tobacco free on all Quinnipiac University properties as of Jan. 1, 2019.
 
We are committed to improving the health and environment of our overall community while promoting healthy behaviors.
 
The goals of the Tobacco Free QU program are to:
 

  • Promote a cultural shift toward healthier living

  • Foster a campus culture of wellness in which tobacco users are supported in their attempts to quit tobacco products

  • Provide resources and tools to eliminate tobacco’s harmful impact
     

While we encourage current tobacco users to kick the habit, we are not saying that you must quit, but you may not use tobacco while you are on any Quinnipiac University properties.
 
We recognize that quitting tobacco can be a significant personal challenge.
 
If you are ready to quit, we want to support your efforts.
 

Resources to help those who would like to quit using tobacco products:
 
• American Cancer Society "Stay Away from Tobacco" Site

Whether you're a smoker, someone who uses smokeless tobacco, or just someone trying to help a friend or loved one, you'll find the information you need.

• American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research.
 
• CDC News Release on dangers of e-cigarettes

New CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers.
 
• CommitToQuitCT.com

Commit to Quit is funded through the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Our goal is to provide the tools to help people quit their tobacco use and to avoid the many health consequences of tobacco use.
 
• Connecticut Quitline or 1-800-QuitNow

When you join our FREE program we'll help you create an easy-to-follow Quitting Plan that will show you how to get ready, take action and then live the rest of your life as a non-smoker.
 
• EX - A new way to think about quitting smoking

The EX Plan is a free quit smoking program, one that can show you a whole new way to think about quitting.
 
• Freedomfromsmoking.org

Want to know more about Freedom from Smoking and the benefits of a smoke-free life? Click the link to explore the program.
 
• National Cancer Institute: Tobacco and Smoking Cessation Fact Sheets

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is one of 11 agencies that compose the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
 
• Quit.com

A quitting site provided by GlaxoSmithKline.

• SmokeFree.gov

Smokefree.gov is intended to help you or someone you care about quit smoking.
 
• SmokeFree.gov/how-much-will-you-save

How much will you save?
 
• UCanQuit2.org

An educational campaign for the U.S. military, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense.