U of T smoke-free policy: resources

The University of Toronto offers several resources to support students, faculty, and staff quitting smoking and vaping.

Faculty and staff:

• Cessation programs and support are available through Green Shield for employees who are registered in an eligible benefits program.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

  • Addiction and counselling services

  • Telus Health One app offers addiction counselling through their counselling services

Students: Student health services provide many supports for reducing or quitting tobacco use, including:

• Meeting with a health care professional to discuss treatment options, resources and tools
• Accessing free nicotine replacement therapy (i.e., nicotine gum and patch) or exploring other prescription quit aids
• Referrals to Smokers' Helpline

For more information or to book an appointment, students can contact their local student health service:

• UTM Health & Counselling Centre
• UTSG Health & Wellness Centre
• UTSC Health & Wellness Centre

Off-campus resource: CAMH offers smoking cessation resources at its Nicotine Dependence Clinic (near downtown Toronto).