One in three women and one in four men* have experienced some type of domestic violence. If you know someone who may be the victim of domestic violence, help them find support now.
Find support through the WashU’s resources and through national organizations to provide awareness and support to those impacted by domestic violence.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave Policy (VESSA)
Learn more about WashU’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Leave Policy (VESSA). For questions, please contact HR’s Leaves team at mytimeoff@wustl.edu.
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Visit thehotline.org to learn more and get help now.
- Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Chat live online
- Text “START” to 88788 (message and data rates may apply)
Work-Life Solutions, WashU’s employee assistance program (EAP)
The university’s employee assistance program (EAP), Work-Life Solutions, is a benefit available to WashU employees and household members at no cost. Work-Life Solutions is available 24/7 and offers confidential services. Employees and their households can participate in up to five (5) free counseling sessions per issue per calendar year.
You may find additional supportive resources online through Work-Life Solutions. You must be logged in to GuidanceResources ComPsych to view content. Create a new account online by visiting Guidance Resources and using the web ID: WASHU.
Learn more by reading the below EAP resources:
Mental Health Support
WashU employees and their family members can access mental health support through multiple channels.
- Find support with Work-Life Solutions.
- Schedule a mental health appointment with WashU’s Department of Psychiatry, which offers lower copays or coinsurances for employees and their dependents enrolled in one of WashU’s health plans. WashU Psychiatry sees both children and adults.
- Contact WashU’s dedicated UnitedHealthcare Nurse Advocates to help find a mental health provider who is part of WashU’s health plan.
Family Care Support
If you or a loved one needs family care support related to this crisis, you can schedule an appointment with WashU’s Department of Psychiatry for dependents enrolled in a WashU health plan. You can also contact our Child and Family Care Facilitator for additional needs or resources.