Institutional Support

Recognizing the increased risks of burnout, depression, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts among healthcare professionals, these institutional resources emphasize the shared responsibility in creating a supportive learning and working environment. By prioritizing well-being, we aim to cultivate a culture of safety, support, and resilience essential for the professional and personal growth of all participants.

THRIVE Program

A comprehensive and holistic investment in well-being includes resources to support physical, emotional, financial, and purposeful aspects to include services such as yoga and meditation.

UC Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees can access counseling, coaching, and consulting services from licensed, Masters-level Clinical Counselors and Social Workers in a confidential setting at no cost for eight visits per issue. This benefit is funded by UC Health. These services includes assessment, short-term counseling, coaching, and referral services. Employee’s household members over 18 years may also utilize the UC Health EAP services at no cost for eight visits per issue.

New Resident Care Coordination Program

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) team is committed to introducing well-being support early in training by providing appointments with the UC Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) during the first year of training. 

Psychiatric Emergency Services

After hours, mental health support is available from Psychiatric Emergency Services (513) 584-8577.  Residents and fellows are also provided with resources such as the 988 Crisis Lifeline and the National Physician Support Line.

Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) Well-Being Checkup and Referral Engagement (CARE) Service

Residents and fellows can access the OSMA Well-Being CARE service, which offers a free, and anonymous checkup of mental and emotional health offered by the Ohio State Medical Association.

UC Osher Center for Integrative Health

The UC Osher Center for Integrative Health provides programs, educational resources, and workshops that are designed to support the wellness and resiliency of residents, fellows, faculty, and staff, including discounts for massages.

GME Embedded Counselor

A dedicated counselor for GME will be embedded within UC Health’s Employee Wellness Office to provide support services, education, and outreach specifically for residents and fellows.

Fatigue Mitigation

The UC Medical Center GME supports fatigue mitigation by offering Uber/Lyft services for those in need of transportation.   

UC Bearcats Landing Intranet Site

In addition to Psychiatric Emergency Services, the OSMA CARE Service, and the UC Osher Center for Integrative Health resources, additional resources and services are available to support faculty through the UC Bearcats Landing intranet site.

Be Well UC

Be Well UC provides events and sessions, health coaching, an online portal, and mental health resources, among others. All UC employees are welcome to participate in programming, coaching, and challenges. Those employees enrolled in a UC Anthem medical plan are eligible to earn financial incentives through online tracking of well-being activities.

UC Emergency Guide

The UC Emergency Guide, which can be accessed through UC’s Bearcats Landing intranet site, provides contact information and resources for emergency and critical non-emergency situations at the University of Cincinnati.

Mental Health Resources at UC for Faculty and Staff

This resource includes a guide for supporting individuals in distress along with the link to the Emergency Guide.  This reference is intended to be shared and can be referenced in the event of a difficult situation with an individual in distress.

AllOne Health

AllOne Health (formerly Impact Solutions) is UC's employee assistance plan provider, which offers a variety of support to all UC benefits-eligible employees and their household members, dependents living away from home, both parents and in-laws.

Faculty Enrichment Center

The Faculty Enrichment Center strives to drive professional development and career advancement, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, promote a culture of inclusion, and enhance the social and personal well-being of faculty at UC.