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Life Resources Program


This program is a free, confidential benefit that can help address personal or work-related issues faced by UC Irvine faculty and staff, retirees and dependents. This service, staffed by experienced clinicians, is available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

A master's- or doctoral-level Guidance Resources Professional will help with problem identification, assessment and referral to treatment providers and community resources.

Guidance Resources can assist with concerns, such as marital conflict, interpersonal difficulties, conflict at work, stress management, alcohol or drug abuse and personal decision-making.

Contact Information

Life Resources Program
Website
Phone: (24/7): 844-824-3273

Guidance Resources
Website

  • First time users: Click "Register" and use organization web ID: UCILRP

Faculty & Staff Support Services


Negar Shekarabi, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Negar Shekarabi, Psy. D

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
nshekara@hs.uci.edu
949-824-5208

Faculty/Staff Support Services (FSSS) provides private* mental health referrals, support and resources for UC Irvine and UCI Health co-workers and housestaff. FSSS helps individuals, teams and departments navigate challenges ranging from workplace stress and burnout to critical incidents and organizational change. Services include individual resource-referral meetings, critical incident response support, departmental consultations and customized trainings on topics such as trauma-informed care, resilience and mental health awareness. Private, short-term resource referral meetings are available to residents/fellows seeking support for their own well-being, including stress, burnout or workplace challenges.

For more information, visit the UC Irvine FSSS website. By appointment only.

*Faculty/Staff Support Services is private but not legally confidential, meaning information shared is kept private except when required by law or university policy (such as safety concerns).