Supporting U

Resources & Programs

Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Support through the Wellbeing Program

You can find resources to help manage stress and enhance your resilience through the Wellbeing Program, including:

  • Phone coaching or in-person coaching to support you in managing anxiety, sleeping well, and coping with depression
  • Online Mindfulness at Work program with now pay-what-you-can pricing
  • Online courses through Wellbeing U on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and yoga

Other Resources

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides information for individuals and caregivers on mental health conditions.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). In the Twin Cities metro, dial “CRISIS” or text “MN” to 741741.
  • BIPOC Mental Health Collective is available for University BIPOC Staff and Faculty and meets virtually monthly for a wellness activity and small group discussions.
  • Employee Mental Health Resources – The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a problem-solving resource available to address any personal or work concern that may be affecting your wellbeing. With this confidential service, a professional counselor helps assess your situation, identify options, make choices, and get additional options for help, including referrals. Learn more about this service and get in-the-moment support anytime.

Financial Counseling

Are you worried about your personal finances? You can get free, confidential help through the University of Minnesota.  Employees and their families get six free individual counseling sessions a year through LSS Financial Counseling, a nonprofit financial counseling service.

COVID-19 Prevention and Wellbeing

Be sure to continue these habits that not only reduce the spread of COVID-19 but may also help keep flu and other illnesses to a minimum.

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Challenging Racialized & Gendered Microaggressions On Campus: Advocating For Student Success & Support Webinar

Information, Resources and Recording:

Join presenters as they discuss lessons learned from campus unrest and failures in higher education. Dr. Hannah Oliha-Donaldson (University of Kansas) will discuss her new book (Routledge), and scholar-mothers Leah Fulton and Zer Vang (higher education) will talk about “maternal microaggressions.” Dr. Michael Stebleton will highlight the role of faculty members. 

Presenters will close by offering promising practices for fostering inclusivity and equity through personal advocacy, faculty engagement, and institutional channels. 

Welcome to Your Community Guide

View IDEA's Welcome to Your Community Guide. 

This guide offers a start and a glimpse into some of the resources available at the University, in the Twin Cities, and in the state of Minnesota. We are available to answer questions and offer further support and guidance.