Gavilan College is a Smoke-Free Community
Smoking is allowed ONLY in the following designated areas (shown in red): Parking Lots A, C, E, H.
Smoking Break Alternatives
- Chew a piece of gum.
- Have a cup of herbal tea, juice or sparkling water.
- Take a short walk.
- Look at a cloud, tree, or bird.
- Re-live a pleasant memory.
- Draw a picture.
- Freshen up in some way.
- Write ten things you like about yourself.
- Talk to your instructor or classmates after class.
- Eat a healthy snack.
- Write down ideas or dreams you have for your future.
- Think about quitting.
Local Programs to Help you Quit Smoking
- Gavilan College Health Services (FREE) Call (408) 848-479. Located in Admissions Building Room 118
- Breathe California: Call (408) 998-5865. http://www.lungsrus.org/tobacco_class.htm
- Kaiser Permanente (FREE for members): (408) 972-3340 . http://members.kaiserpermanente.org/kpweb/classes/search.do
- Santa Clara County Public Health Tobacco Prevention Program (FREE): (408) 494-7836 (English); 494-7827 (Spanish). http://www.sccphd.org/tobacco
Other Resources to Help You Quit Smoking
- The California Smokers Helpline
- http://www.californiasmokershelpline.org/
- English: 1-800-662-8887
- Spanish: 1-800-456-6386
- Chewing Tobacco: 1-800-844-2439
- Nicotine Anonymous: http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org/
- QuitNet: http://www.quitnet.com
- The Stop Smoking Center: http://www.stopsmokingcenter.net/
Gavilan College Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy: BP 3570
