Wellness Tools and Resources
Health & Wellness
The University of California and UCI value faculty, students and staff well-being, offering a spectrum of wellness tools and resources.
UCI Human Resources Wellness
The UCI Human Resources Wellness is an online resource just for UCI employees with informational flyers, helpful articles, wellness videos, a list of upcoming programs and events, and available resources.
UCI REACH
The UCI REACH website provides an overview of all available programs and resources to support mental health needs for our entire healthcare workforce.
UCI Wellness, Health & Counseling Services
UCI Wellness, Health & Counseling Services offers resources for students, residents, fellows, and faculty.
Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) Learning Library
The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) Learning Library has a collection of recordings for brief guided meditations, breathing exercises and stress reduction.
UCI “Wellness Adds Up” Video Library
UCI “Wellness Adds Up” Video Library is a collection of educational and activity videos created for and by UCI on a wide variety of health and wellness topics. Topics include strength, flexibility, stress management, nutrition, sustainability and motivation.
UCTV Well-Being Channel
The UCTV Well-Being Channel offers a curated collection of videos on integrative medicine focused on wellbeing.
UCI Mental Health Training Webinars
The UCI Mental Health Training Webinars website includes a curated list of pre-recorded webinars available on-demand on pertinent mental health topics, along with supplemental materials. These tools allow you to navigate commonly requested training topics for faculty who are interested in gaining knowledge, skills, and understanding of key mental health issues, enabling them to better support their trainees, coworkers, and themselves. These trainings can be viewed in any order and do not require registration.
Mental Health First Aid Certification Training
Mental Health First Aid Certification Training is a certification course that provides participants with the tools to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders, allowing them to provide initial help for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Registration information can be found on UCLC.
Interactive Screening Program
The Interactive Screening Program is a convenient and confidential way to complete a brief online mental health screening and communicate anonymously with a mental health professional to receive individualized recommendations and support. Invitation links to be sent on a rolling basis by the GME office.
Telehealth Options through Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Find a health care provider (dentist, vision care provider, physician or psychologist) near you, as well as information on deductibles and out-of-pocket costs: www.ucresidentbenefits.com
Through LiveHealth Online, you can schedule appointments online and have video conferences 24/7 with board-certified physicians. They can diagnose and prescribe medications for many common non-emergency medical and behavioral health issues.
- For residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited programs (all have Anthem Blue Cross PPO) and faculty with the UC Anthem Blue Cross PPO plan: Each calendar year, you get one no-cost medical visit and three no-cost visits with a psychologist or psychiatrist. After that, residents pay $15 per consultation and faculty pay $20 per consultation. Call LiveHealth Online at 888-548-3432 to receive your free consultations.
You may also schedule video conference appointments with therapists through LiveHealth Online Psychology. Book a time and date that is convenient for you, including evenings and weekends.
- For residents and fellows in ACGME-accredited programs (all have Anthem Blue Cross PPO): Each visit is covered with a $15 copay.
- For faculty with the UC Anthem Blue Cross PPO: The first three consultations are free. After that, each visit costs $20.
The service is available not only to you, but also your eligible family members. LiveHealth mental health professionals can evaluate and treat patients aged 10 and older.
For more information: Call LiveHealth Online, 844-784-8409, 7 AM – 11 PM (in any time zone)
Please note: The websites are used not only by UCI employees, so fees are listed.
You should not be responsible for the entire fee, but only the co-pay as described above.
Ginger is a mental health app that offers on-demand, confidential mental healthcare through coaching via text-based chats, self-guided activities and video-based therapy and psychiatry – all from the privacy of your smartphone and at no cost to you.
To Access Ginger
UC Residents and Fellows:
- Download the Ginger Emotional Support app: App Store | Google Play
- Once it’s downloaded, tap Get Started, and enter your UCI email address.
- Follow the instructions sent to your inbox and you’ll be set!
Dependents:
- Download the Ginger Emotional Support app: App Store | Google Play
- Once it’s downloaded, tap Enter Insurance or Name/DOB, then tap I’m a Spouse/Dependent (18 or older).
- Enter the info for the primary subscriber (UC resident or fellow) and your email address.
- Follow the instructions sent to your inbox and you’ll be set.
You can rest assured that the UCI GME Office will not, nor will your program or department, have access to who is using the Ginger services or any of the conversations between you, your coach, and your therapist.
Your information is securely stored and protected by law, as described in their Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
More information is available at www.ucresidentbenefits.com
For questions: email help@ginger.com
UCI Health Wellness Program
Wellness coordination and development of resources for housestaff, faculty, other health care providers and staff at UCI Health.
Engagement & Wellness Lead
Kelly Shedd
kshedd@hs.uci.edu
Learn more at UCI Health
UCI Medical Center Chaplain
Meditation room, email support group and a basket for prayer requests at UCIMC are available.
Chaplain
Ieda Grigg
igrigg@hs.uci.edu
Find out more at UCI Health