{"id":55688,"date":"2019-01-25T10:01:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T15:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=55688"},"modified":"2019-01-25T15:48:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T20:48:59","slug":"resources-available-to-help-brock-community-quit-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2019\/01\/resources-available-to-help-brock-community-quit-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources available to help Brock community quit smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"

With new year\u2019s resolutions underway and National Non-Smoking Week on until Saturday, now may be the perfect time to seek help to quit smoking.<\/p>\n

Several effective options, many of them completely free of charge, are available to students, staff and faculty looking to reduce or quit smoking.<\/p>\n

This past fall, Brock University updated its Smoking and Vaping Policy<\/a> as well as its Designated Smoking Area Locations and Non-Compliance Procedures<\/a>. Beginning May 1, the outdoor designated smoking areas (DSA) on campus will be significantly reduced and their locations changed to create a smoke-free academic corridor leading from east to west across campus.<\/p>\n

While smoking or vaping tobacco is allowed in DSAs, smoking or vaping cannabis anywhere on campus is prohibited<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Members of the Brock community looking to quit or reduce their smoking habits have access to the following resources:<\/p>\n

On-campus resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Leave the Pack Behind<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leave the Pack Behind<\/a> (LTPB) is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is available to anyone aged 18 to 29 residing in Ontario. The organization offers free resources to quit or reduce their smoking and vaping, such as eight weeks of nicotine patches, self-help booklets and challenges.
\nOne such challenge is the annual wouldurather contest<\/a> beginning Monday, Jan. 28. Interested participants must register by Sunday, Jan. 27 at 11:59 p.m.<\/a> The contest runs until Sunday, March 10, with winners announced shortly after. A total of $10,000 in cash prizes is available to be won. Contestants will receive support emails and access to LTPB\u2019s private Facebook community.<\/p>\n

Personal Counselling Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students can call 1-833-BROCK33 (1-833-276-2533) to book an appointment with a Morneau Shepell counsellor. Personal Counselling Services<\/a> is located at ST 400 in the Arthur Schmon Tower.<\/p>\n

Student Health Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students can call 906-688-5550 x3243 to book an appointment with a physician. Student Health Services<\/a> is located in Harrison Hall. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evening drop-in available on Mondays.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employee resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smoking cessation resources and counselling services for employees are available through the University\u2019s Brock\u2019s Employee and Family Assistance Program<\/a> and comprehensive benefits program<\/a>. Eligible Brock employees and their eligible dependents can access cessation and nicotine replacement options as well as an online smoking cessation program that provides interactive exercises, goal-setting and action-planning.<\/p>\n

Community resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Community health centres<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patients of the following community health centres can access free nicotine replacement therapy (usually patches or gum):<\/p>\n