Options for Students

Thinking about taking the next big step towards living tobacco free? We're here to help!

Quitting tobacco use is one of the most important changes you will make in your life. This habit affects your time, your pocketbook, your family and friends, and most importantly, your health. PSU offers two options to help you through the quit process. Read about the two options below and pick the path that sounds right for you!

Meet with a SHAC Health Educator

If you are eligible for SHAC services, you can schedule an appointment to meet with a health educator. The initial appointment involves a conversation about where you are currently with your smoking habit and where you'd like to go. You'll discuss motivators, potential obstacles/triggers, and things you can implement to keep you on track all in a non-judgmental supportive environment. With the help of the health educator, you'll decide what option is best for you...whether that is using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) such as the gum or patch or whether prescription medication is the way you'd like to go.  Or you may even decide that you just need more time to think about it and maybe even do more research.

NRT products are sold in the clinic at approximately a 50% discount when compared to retail store prices, and SHAC will bill your student account.  If you would like a prescription, you will need to see one of our medical providers.  Depending on the medication, there are patient assistance programs available if cost is an issue.

There is no standard plan for everyone, the program is customizable to fit your needs and where you are at in your life. You will typically have one more appointment after the initial to see how you are progressing, after that you can decide how often to come in. The goal is to give you the support you need with the freedom to move within a plan that you've co-designed.


Quit and Fit Program
The Healthyroads Quit&Fit program is here to help you through the three stages of quitting: 1) pre-quit, 2) quitting, and 3) post-quit. Students taking 5 or more credits have access to this program. The road ahead of you may not be easy, but Quit&Fit gives you the tools and support you need to create your quit plan, stay motivated, and achieve new levels of health and well-being. As you proceed through this program, you will experience "good" days and "bad" days. This is to be expected and is even a welcome reality.

A plan is your blueprint for success. It focuses you on your goal so your motivation stays high. It increases your confidence, making you more likely to stick with it. It anticipates challenging situations and provides workable solutions. It holds you accountable by asking for a commitment. It requires you to be active. Stage 2 of the Healthyroads Quit&Fit program will help step you through the process of quitting and highlight topics that are important in creating a solid plan. Remember that the tools you need to break this habit come from within you - and Quit&Fit will help you find those inner resources.

The third stage of the Healthyroads Quit&Fit program is post-quit. Once you have achieved your goal and become tobacco-free, you are officially on your way to a better level of health and well-being. This final stage is a great opportunity to take charge of your health and chart a course to a healthy future. With some practice, you will be able to master the skills necessary to stay tobacco-free and create a new, healthier lifestyle. The Healthyroads Quit&Fit program is available to help you move confidently along this path by providing the tools and education you need to help you succeed.

Ready? Follow this link and get started!

Note: When entering your information, be sure include your full first, middle and last name as it appears in the PSU system. You can also call 1-877-330-2746 to get set up by one the program representatives.

Oregon Tobacco Quit Line

The quit line is available to everyone and offers free help and a personalized quit plan...which includes a quit kit and a counseling session.  To get started call the toll free number 1-877-270-7867.  You'll be asked a few questions to find out what your needs are so you can get the right help for you.  You can also get information sent to you in the mail, a counseling session, or a referral to resources in your community.