No Smoking on Campus!!!!

Reminder: NCU is a Smoke-Free Campus

In accordance with the amended Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, which came into effect on March 22, 2023, and to protect the health of all faculty, staff, and students while maintaining a clean and smoke-free campus environment,

National Central University has fully implemented a campus-wide smoking ban.

Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the campus, including but not limited to indoor and outdoor public spaces, corridors, stairwells, areas outside the campus walls, and parking lots.

The ban covers:

All tobacco products (including electronic cigarettes).

Designated regulated products (including heated tobacco products).

Violations of the ban will result in fines ranging from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000 in accordance with the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act.

Individuals under the age of 20 who violate the law will be required to attend 3 hours of smoking cessation education.

§ Let us all comply with the regulations and work together to maintain a smoke-free campus. §

For smoking cessation support or inquiries, please contact:

NCU Health and Counseling Section

📧 ncu7270@ncu.edu.tw

Toll-Free Quit Smoking Hotline: 0800-636363

(Provided by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare)

About the Quitline (0800-636363)

Established in 2003, the “National Quitline Service Center” was the first of its kind in Asia. It is currently operated by the Changhua Christian Hospital Foundation and staffed by trained professionals in psychology, counseling, social work, and education. The service provides personalized cessation plans and support, with a success rate of nearly 40%, comparable to leading international standards.

Six Key Advantages of the Quitline Service:

Convenience – Accessible nationwide with just one call.

Free of charge – The toll-free number ensures no cost to callers.

High success rate – Nearly 40% of callers successfully quit.

Personalized plans – One-on-one consultation to create tailored quit strategies.

Integrated services – Links hospitals and cessation institutions for diverse support.

Confidentiality – Strict data protection and privacy safeguards.

Service Hours: Monday to Saturday, 09:00 – 21:00 (closed Sundays and Lunar New Year holidays; open on national holidays).

Ways to Access: Toll-free hotline (0800-636363) via mobile, landline, public, or internet phones. Support is also available via LINE (ID: @tsh0800636363).

Service Content: Professional smoking cessation counseling and resources.

Service Targets: Smokers, family or friends of smokers, and anyone seeking cessation information.

Contact Information:

📍 No. 135, Nanxiao St., Changhua City, Taiwan

☎ (04) 723-8595 ext. 8510

📠 (04) 711-9000

Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare

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💬 LINE@: https://lin.ee/6Y5sagq

▶️ YouTube: https://reurl.cc/8ygd6b

🌐 Website: https://www.hpa.gov.tw/Pages/List.aspx?nodeid=1487