MENTAL WELLBEING AT WORK

Free, confidential counseling and support available 24/7 for UC Irvine employees and their families through ComPsych® GuidanceResources®. Speak with licensed professionals by phone or schedule in-person or virtual sessions. Services include short-term counseling, legal and financial consultations, and referrals for ongoing care. Call 844-824-3273 or visit liferesources.uci.edu to learn more.

Specialized mental health referrals and support for UC Irvine and UCI Health employees. Services include resource referral meetings, critical incident support, departmental consultations, and wellbeing workshops — all provided by a licensed clinical psychologist familiar with workplace and academic environments. To request services or learn more, visit hr.uci.edu/wellness/mentalhealth/wellbeing-faculty-staff.php or email nshekara@hs.uci.edu.

An evidence-based, nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to recognize the signs of mental health or substance use challenges, offer support, and connect people with resources. Offered regularly for UCI and UCI Health employees. Visit hr.uci.edu/wellness/mentalhealth or email wellness@hs.uci.edu to learn more or register.

Free, live and on-demand webinars covering a wide range of topics including stress management, parenting, grief, resilience, and more. Webinars are available to all UCI employees and their families. Call ComPsych® GuidanceResources® at 844-824-3273 or visit liferesources.uci.edu for the latest schedule.

A representative from the HR Wellness team can provide a presentation on all available wellness resources to help support the holistic wellbeing of units/teams. Contact wellness@hs.uci.edu to schedule a training.

Interactive workshops facilitated by licensed mental health professionals on topics such as trauma-informed care, navigating mental health conversations, burnout and compassion fatigue, suicide prevention, and creating a supportive workplace culture. Custom sessions available for departments and teams. Visit hr.uci.edu/wellness/mentalhealth/wellbeing-faculty-staff.php or contact nshekara@hs.uci.edu to schedule a training.

Higher education is increasingly called to be a caring university – one that prioritizes well-being, belonging, and human dignity while navigating complex, high-pressure environments. Yet for many co-workers, ongoing workload demands, emotional labor, and exposure to distress can make “care” feel like another expectation layered onto already stretched capacity.

This 3-part workshop series reframes “communities of care” as environments that protect capacity, reduce unnecessary harm, and support sustainable engagement, rather than relying on individual self-sacrifice. Drawing on research-informed approaches to burnout, motivation, and workplace well-being, the series offers practical, work-embedded tools that participants can apply immediately — without requiring additional emotional labor. Each session balances psychoeducation, reflection, and practical strategies, supporting participants in sustaining themselves while contributing to a healthier, more humane workplace culture.

• Workshop 1: Capacity Before Care: What Helps When Work Feels Challenging, and Why
• Workshop 2: Boundaries as Care: Reducing Relational Strain at Work
• Workshop 3: Sustaining a Community of Care: Meaning, Motivation, and Staying Human at Work

Watch anytime from an extensive library of webinars on mental health, personal growth, caregiving, financial wellness, and more. Accessible to UCI employees and their families through ComPsych® GuidanceResources®. Visit liferesources.uci.edu.

Short videos from UCI experts and campus partners highlighting strategies for everyday wellness, resilience, and mental health. Browse the library at www.campusrec.uci.edu/wellness-addsup

A resource for leaders and teams navigating the aftermath of a distressing or traumatic workplace event. Includes guidance on communication, support strategies, and referrals for additional care. Access toolkit here.

Practical tools to help employees and supervisors recognize, prevent, and address burnout. Includes worksheets, reflection prompts, and strategies for restoring balance and purpose at work. Access toolkit here.

A centralized hub for our UCI Health co-workers with resources related to emotional wellbeing, designed to provide an overview of all available programs and resources to support your mental health needs. Find articles, support options, and guidance for UCI Health co-workers at hr.uci.edu/wellness/reach