Financial Wellness

MENTAL WELLBEING AT WORK

Mental health is an essential part of your overall wellbeing — both at work and in life. At UC Irvine and UCI Health, we are committed to fostering a culture that supports emotional wellness and psychological safety for all employees. Whether you're navigating a challenging time or simply looking to maintain balance, our mental health resources offer personalized support, educational opportunities, and tools to help you thrive. Explore the variety of mental health and emotional wellbeing resources available to UCI employees below.

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Counseling/Support

Confidential counseling and support services are available to help employees navigate life’s challenges and maintain emotional wellbeing.

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.

Education/Training

Workshops and trainings to build skills, increase awareness, and support a culture of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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.

Resources/Tools

Self-guided tools and curated resources to support mental health, resilience, and wellbeing anytime, anywhere.

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

UCI Health Co-Worker Resources/Tools

Self-guided tools and curated resources to support mental health, resilience, and wellbeing for UCI Health co-workers.

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

SUPPORT

If you are facing a mental health emergency, please dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

For support with the resources shown on this page, or to schedule an appointment, please contact:

Negar Shekarabi, Psy.D.
Faculty & Staff Support Services
Program Director
nshekara@hs.uci.edu

QUICK LINKS

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Life Resources Program

UCI Benefits

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UCI Health Care Facilitators

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