The Employee Assistance Program is a confidential worksite based service available to all University faculty, staff and eligible family members. The Program provides professional assessment, brief counseling and/or timely referrals to community resources for multiple issues and concerns including, but not limited to:

• Job Stress, Relationship Problems, Anxiety / Worry / Depression
• Parenting and Family Concerns, Alcohol and Substance Misuse
• Eldercare / Caregiver Stress, Financial / Debt Counseling
• Communication Issues, Legal Questions

Employee Resiliency in the COVID-19 Workplace by Deer Oaks EAP – This informational guide provides helpful tips on how to handle stress, deal with change, and remain resilient in difficult times. It includes topics such as: Coping with Job Stress, COVID-19: Returning to the Workplace, and for managers; Managing Through COVID-19: Communicate to Build Trust.

General Information

What to Know About Grief

The Grieving Person's Bill of Rights

Stages of Grief: The Kubler-Ross Model

Is it Grief or is it Depression?

Other Resources and Support Groups

Counseling and Mental Health Services for UConn Students

Local Association of Religious Communities

For Grieving Children and Adolescents

Mary's Place

Mansfield Youth Services

For Co-workers and Managers

Helping a Grieving Friend in the Workplace

How to Support Someone Who is Grieving

Additional Resources

Helping Children Grieve

Losing Your Spouse

Pet Loss

Hawley Armory Fitness and Wellness Center

Connecticut Trail Finder

Mansfield Community Center

Mansfield Hiking Trails and Parks

UConn Cycles - Bike Sharing Program

UConn Recreation

On Demand Fitness Classes

Live, virtual classes are available to all UConn employees. Click the picture above to view the programs, schedule and to register for a class using your NetID and password.

If you’re unable to attend a live, virtual class, on-demand classes are also available at the following link: https://recreation.uconn.edu/programs/on-demand-classes/

Walking Trails in Connecticut

Well-Being Events Archive

UConn Be Well Newsletter

Student Health Services

UConn Speech & Hearing Clinic

Living Well, Eating Smart

Big Y's Wellness Team provides healthy nutrition and lifestyle information for a better you
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Credible Health Information
Eastern Highlights Health District

A non-profit organization preventing illness and promoting wellness from communities in Eastern Connecticut
American Diabetes Association

CVS Caremark
Medication planning in the event of an emergency

Kidshealth.org
Information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years

American Lung Association

Well-Being Events Archive

April 1, 2019 - Governor Lamont Announces New Statewide Efforts to Confront Opioid Addiction and Save Lives.

“Our objective is to send a message of hope – that treatment options are available, and Connecticut cares about those suffering, their families, and the communities who are battling this epidemic,” DMHAS Commissioner Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon said. “We are working hard every day to ensure individuals have the support and care needed to overcome this deadly disease and to let them know that recovery is possible.”

The CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services LiveLOUD campaign offers support, encourages treatment and education on treatment options, directed to those who are actively using heroin or misusing prescription opioids, their families and communities. learn more...

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For 24/7, free, confidential support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Smoking Cessation Programs and Resources

Lucky Strike Lanes

Mansfield After School Program

Mansfield Community Center

Mansfield Parks & Recreation

Mansfield’s Holiday Hill

The Adventure Park