Wellness Resources - Faculty, Fellows & Residents
Faculty, fellows, and residents are faced with professional and personal challenges on a daily basis. The University of Vermont Health Network is committed to supporting the psychological, emotional and physical well-being of our physicians, as we believe these are key to being a successful caregiver.
Below please find resources and programs that help promote a healthy work-life balance.
If you or a colleague needs help, please reach out. All outreach is free and confidential.
Are You in Crisis?
| Thinking about suicide or concerned about another's safety? | Call 9-1-1 Immediately |
| National Suicide Hotline | 802-488-7777 or 800-273-8255 |
| National Suicide Text Line | Text 74141 |
| Stressed out or struggling with substance abuse? | Email EFAP uvmhealth [dot] org (EFAP[at]uvmhealth[dot]org) or call 802-847-2827, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. |
Are You at Risk?
| Are you at risk for depression? | Use this interactive checklist to help assess your symptoms |
| Are you feeling stressed? | Learn some breathing exercises to help deal with stress. |
| Learn more about your health | View our interactive health assessment tools. |
Are You Seeking Prevention & Wellness Resources?
The UVM Health Medical Group Employee Wellness program invites you, as a provider, to participate inour 2019 Take it to the Next Level wellbeing campaign. Stay connected with your local network hospital wellness program by participating in their offerings or feel free to participate in the offerings provided by UVM Health Network Medical Group Employee Wellness. After completion of any activities, you will be asked to complete your online health assessment and record your completed activities in the UVM Health Network Medical Group portal. These incentives are paid out through payroll. All UVM Health Network Medical Group programs and activities are free. We welcome you and hope that you will join in! Download the flyer for details.
Wellness Resources
| Benefits & Compensation | 802-847-2825, Option 2, benefits_compensationuvmhealth [dot] org (benefits_compensation[at]uvmhealth[dot]org) |
| Child Care Resources | 802-863-3367, infochildcareresources [dot] org (info[at]childcareresources[dot]org) |
| Compliance | 802-847-2667 |
| Employee Health | 802-847-2112, employeehealthuvmhealth [dot] org (EmployeeHealth[at]UVMHealth[dot]org) |
| Employee Wellness | 802-847-2827, wellnessuvmhealth [dot] org (Wellness[at]UVMHealth[dot]org) |
| Interpreter Services | 866-874-3972, Client ID 862729 |
| MD Liason to HR (Faculty Practice Division) | 802-847-7911, Jim Ulager, MD, James [dot] Ulageruvmhealth [dot] org (James[dot]Ulager[at]uvmhealth[dot]org) |
| Sally Bliss, Ethics | 802-847-5155, Questions about ethical healthcare or workplace dilemma |
| Steps to End Domestic Violence 24/7 | 802-658-1996 or 800-228-7395, StepsVt.org |
| Therapeutic Resources | Download the flyer. |
| UVM Medical Center Employee Discounts | Employee Discount Intranet Page |
| Vermont 211: Get Connected, Get answers for every day needs or difficult times | 24/7 Toll free: 866-652-4636 or dial 2-1-1 |
| Vermont Poison Control | 800-222-1222 |
| Veteran's Crisis Line: 24/7 Hotline | 800-273-8255 press 1 or text 838255 |
Apps for Wellness
Below are apps you can download to your smartphone to enhance your wellbeing.
| For Meditation and Sleep | Calm.com |
| Stay organized | To Do Reminder on Google Play |
| A meditation app that targets stress, anxiety, and depression | Aura |
| An app that helps acquaint you with mindfulness. | Stop, Breathe & Think |