The COVID-19 pandemic presents a range of challenges and stressors in our personal and professional lives. Support is available to help you cope and manage your well-being. Mental health resources range from one-on-one counseling, crisis support and support groups to online webinars, tools, app’s and resources.
Employee Assistance Program – Work-Life Solutions
Work-Life Solutions, the university’s employee assistance program, offers free, confidential, 24/7 support, resources and information for every aspect of your life.
Call 844-365-4587 to access a Guidance Consultant, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources. This valuable benefit for you and your family provides resources and referrals for:
- Confidential emotional support from highly trained clinicians – employees receive five counseling sessions free of charge
- Work-life resources from qualified referrals for just about anything on your to-do list
- Legal guidance – talk to attorneys for practical assistance with your most pressing legal issues
- Financial resources from financial experts to assist with a wide range of issues.
Learn more about Work-Life Solutions and the counseling and resources available to you and your family.
Coping with Covid – Helping Our Own
Washington University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is focused on helping employees on dealing with the stress caused by COVID-19. Help is available through Zoom well-being sessions led by faculty experts, as well as in the moment emotional support via a special Coping with Covid hotline.
Zoom Well-being Sessions
Zoom groups are hosted by WashU Psychiatry faculty. Join a session and view expert-based videos on key topics for helping people cope with these challenging times.
Learn more
Coping with Covid Hotline
The “Coping with Covid Hotline” is available to hospital workers on the front lines to provide care and in-the-moment support. Please call the main department number at 314-286-1700 for brief emotional support in the setting of this crisis. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Callers also have the option to be referred for telehealth appointments with a member of the Psychiatry faculty or referred to Zoom support groups.
It’s heartening to know we are uniting as a community to face these uncertain times together.
Andrew D. Martin, Chancellor
Mindfulness Zoom Sessions
Through the employee wellness program, Wellness Connection, WashU’s mindfulness consultant provides group sessions for departments requesting support, as well as drop-in Zoom sessions and a Move into Mindfulness ongoing series.
Join the virtual mindfulness community, conversation and care sessions.
More Mental Health Resources
There are many app’s, online support groups, mindfulness resources and other helpful links to help you cope through challenges. Find what works for you to help you find the peace, joy, hope and support you need.
UnitedHealthcare Behavioral Health Support
UnitedHealthcare Behavioral Health Benefit
This employee benefit (view PDF) includes counseling services to help employees effectively deal with stressful and challenging situations. A benefit specialist will help employees identify their concern and the appropriate resource to address it. If desired, the specialist will match the employee with an in-network clinician to help. You can also connect with a mental health provider from the comfort of home using a virtual visit. Copays or co-insurance apply. Call 800-382-2599 or visit myuhc.com – click “Find a Doctor”.
UnitedHealthcare Nurse Advocate – Teresa Fisher, RN, BSN
Teresa is a registered nurse with a broad range of experience in healthcare. She is dedicated to Washington University and available to help employees find a mental health provider or navigate UHC tools and resources. Contact Teresa directly at 314-440-3882 or teresa.fisher@uhc.com.