Wellness Resources
On this page, we aim to provide resources that support the wellbeing of the UCSF community. Wellbeing is more than just eating well and exercising. We support a holistic view of wellness, which has physical, emotional, social and financial components. Learn more about the resources available in each of these areas below, and view additional resources on the right hand side of this page.
Maintaining your wellness, establishing self-care routines, and finding ways to stay social while sheltering in place are important during these unprecedented times. Below are a list of tips and wellness related resources available to the UCSF Community.
Wellness and Community: Tips for Staying Social and Well
Ideas for fun, creative activities, ways to stay social while sheltering in place, and tips on wellness including a stretch poster, ergonomic work from home set ups, and a guided visualization tool for breathing
Campus Life Services: Healthy at Home - Tips for Wellness and Balance
Fitness and Recreation: Stay Active with Over 115 Free Online Workouts
UCSF COVID-19 Page: UCSF Emotional Health and Wellbeing Resources
COPE: A UCSF Coping and Resilience Program for UCSF Faculty, Staff and Trainees at All UCSF sites
CARE Advocacy and Resource Education: Virtual Self-Care
Department of Psychiatry: Resources to Support Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Emotional Wellbeing Webinar Series - co-sponsored by UCSF Department of Psychiatry, UCSF Office of Alumni Relations, the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and the Mindsight Institute
Learning and Organization Development: Resiliency During Challenging COVID-19 Times
Student Health and Counseling Services: #StayHome Wellness Resources
Latinx Center of Excellence: COVID-19 Resource Page
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland: Online Fitness Videos
SF Marin Food Bank: Pop Up Pantries
California Smokers’ Helpline: Free Nicotine Patches
Face Coverings: Do and Don’ts
Physical Wellness is how to maintain and improve the functioning of your body through healthy eating, exercise, and sleep
Exercise and Movement
Over 115 Free Online Workouts
Enjoy free workouts courtesy of UCSF Fitness and Recreation Centers.
UCSF’s award-winning fitness centers located at Parnassus, Mission Bay campuses with a mini center at the Mission Center Building and yoga classes at Laurel Heights. Services includes Yoga, Pilates, F45, Personal Training, Aquatics, Group X Classes, and Recreational Sports. Discounted membership pricing for UCSF Employees and Students.
Daily Stretching Exercises
Quick, easy stretches to do during your work day. Post in your office or workspace as a reminder to take your daily stretch break
My Commute
Explore alternate commute options, including ones that allow you to bike or walk
Take the Stairs
Avoid crowded elevators and get extra steps in by taking the stairs when going around campus
Healthy Eating
Healthy Meeting and Event Guide
Plan healthy and sustainable events and meetings and learn about guidelines for meals and snacks
Sleep
Sleep Resource Guide
Apps, fact sheets, tips, and more information on the importance of quality sleep
Emotional Wellness is how to manage stress, be resilient, and understand and regulate emotions
Mid-Day Mindfulness
Everyday from 12:00PM - 12:15PM except on Sundays
A moment to breathe, reflect, and ground ourselves. No meditation experience necessary.
Offered by UCSF Department of Spiritual Care Services
Weekly Mindfulness Meditations Sessions
Wednesdays from 12:30PM - 1:00PM
Weekly mindfulness meditation virtual sessions led by Amy Hephner, MPH. Sessions vary and can include a mindfulness topic, reflection, meditation, or mindful movement. Each session is different and does not require experience or prior attendance. If possible, find a quieter space when joining. You are welcome to leave your video on or off on the Zoom.
Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Confidential employee assistance services provided at no cost to faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and clinical fellows. Services include individual counseling services around personal or work related issues and organizational consulting services. Individuals can benefit from short term counseling, referrals, coaching, and biofeedback services.
Grief Support Group
Offered 4 Times a Year (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall)
Next Group Dates: Fall - October 7 - November 25
Learn to live with the loss of a loved one. This free eight-week support group is for individuals who have experienced the death of an adult loved one. Group meetings are focused on receiving and offering support through personal sharing, listening, discussion, reflection, meditation, and art work.
For more information please call 415-353-1941
Offered by UCSF Department of Spiritual Care Services
Stigma Free UC Initiative
UC-wide awareness initiative in support of UC faculty and staff’s emotional wellbeing offering monthly programming, informative webinars, discussions, links to resources and more
Past Events: Recorded Webinars
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Classes
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program that introduces you to mindfulness practice in the form of sitting meditation, body awareness, and mindful movement, modeled by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD. Classes offered by the UCSF Osher Center of Integrative Medicine
Social Wellness is how to communicate, develop meaningful relationships and connections with others, and maintain a support network
Upcoming Events
Find out what upcoming fun events you should add to your calendar
Family Services Resources
Visit myfamily.ucsf.edu for resources and support regarding childcare, eldercare, lactation, parent education and more
Financial Wellness is how to effectively manage your finances and economic life.
My UC Retirement
Learn about your UC retirement plan through a wide variety of financial resources. Make sure you are on the right track for your own retirement
Financial Classes and Webinars
Interested in bringing financial wellness webinars to your own department?Find out how
Free 1-on-1 Meeting with a Local UC Planner
Connect with a UC planner around your financial and retirement related questions
Call 800-558-9182, Monday–Friday, 5:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT.
HR Benefits
Information about local benefits information can be found on the UCSF Human Resources
Financial Wellness Center - Golden 1
Take advantage of financial wellness related information, podcasts, webinars, and more from our onsite credit union vendor Golden 1
Career Wellness is how to engage in work that is meaningful to your values, goals, and lifestyle.
Environment Wellness is how to actively participate in a thriving community, culture, and environment.
LivingGreen Certification
Get LivingGreen Certified and help the university promote a healthier planet by saving trees, reducing waste and using less energy. Get involved with UCSF’s zero waste and carbon neutrality goals.
Ergonomics and Human Factors Resources
Your work station environment is important for your overall wellness whether you are working on site or telecommuting. Learn about chair adjustments, ergonomics tips, postural variations, laptop ergonomics, telecommuting tips, and more
Office and Lab Ergonomics
Make sure you are maintaining a neutral posture, check your mousing technique, and learn if you are within the safe reaching zone
Office of Sustainability
Check our sustainability stories and our UCSF sustainability goals and resources
Health Plan Wellbeing Resources
Your health plan can also provide various other wellness resources. Depending on what health plan you are enrolled in, connect with your health plan to find out what specific wellness resources are available to you.
myStrength
myStrength is a personalized, digital program that includes interactive activities, in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources, and community support.
Kaiser Member Wellness
Calm App
To learn more about the many services and resources that UCSF has to offer, visit ucsflife.ucsf.edu
