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At some point in life you will face challenges to your emotional or mental health. The University of Rochester offers many programs and services for employees and their families to help during these times. Resources are available for stress, relationship issues, drug/alcohol dependency, and a variety of other challenges.

Learn more about these resources below.

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UR Medicine EAP

Available for all University of Rochester employees

The UR Medicine Employee Assistance Program helps assess issues and provides short-term counseling, or referral as needed.

UR Medicine EAP is available for all employees and members of their households, and is a free resource. Employees and each member of their household receive up to 5 visits annually, free of charge. UR Medicine EAP is available for a variety of issues, including:

  • Problems with a supervisor or coworker
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Family/marriage/relationship issues
  • Drug/alcohol dependency
  • Financial stress
  • Concerns about your child or adolescent
  • Parent/child problems
  • Stress-related illness
  • Becoming a parent
  • Illness or disability

Learn more about UR Medicine EAP

UR Medicine EAP is also available for one-time presentations for your department. For a full list of options and to organize an event, visit our Presentation Request Form.

Behavioral Health Partners

Behavioral Health Partners (BHP) is a specialized mental health service offering individual therapy, medication management, and consultations with primary care physicians. These confidential, short-term, evidence-based treatments are available for stress, anxiety, depression, and ADHD with easy access, day and evening hours, and virtual/telehealth appointments for all employees enrolled in a University health care plan.

Learn more about BHP

Additional mental health resources

  • Studio Sweat on Demand – A free virtual fitness platform with access to both live and on-demand content featuring mindful meditations, yoga, and scenic virtual experiences.
  • Stress management programs – Well-U offers a variety of programs and activities for University employees to assist in reducing day-to-day stress.
  • Depression Coaching & Self Management Program – Work one-on-one with a wellness coach to help you manage the symptoms of depression.
  • EAP Supervisor Series – Created specifically for employees in a managerial role, examines current managerial practices and expands knowledge of alternative ways to deal with conflict and the resources available.
  • UR Medicine Crisis Call Line – Individuals may call (585) 275-8686 to speak with a professional when coping with issues related to a mental illness, for example, a panic or anxiety attack.
  • Monroe Mobile Crisis Team – A mobile psychiatric emergency team that will meet individuals at their place of employment, home, etc. when experiencing a crisis in mental health.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to your questions

Reference additional in-depth information about the UR Medicine EAP and BHP.

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