Caring for Self and Others
In the midst of work responsibilities, deadlines, and everyday stressors we all experience, it’s important to make self care a priority. Caring for others adds an additional layer of complexity, but caring for yourself continues to remain paramount.
Please use the following resources to help you on your self care journey. More information and resources can be found at the Wellcoug Employee Wellbeing page.
Contact HRS with additional requests or concerns at (509) 335-4521 or hrs@wsu.edu.
“Self Care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
-Eleanor Brown
The WSU Employee Assistance Program can help with any number of stressors and concerns, including but not limited to the topics listed below. The EAP is primarily a referral service, but they also offer counseling services, legal and financial consultations, and a robust Work Life Resource webpage (Access code: WSU).
EAP provides up to three confidential counseling sessions. If additional services are needed they will assist in helping you find a local provider. And, speaking of local providers, all the WSU Insurance plans cover behavioral health services.
To learn more or access EAP services, visit the WA EAP webpage.
Visit the SmartHealth site/app for resources addressing stress, mental health, fitness and nutrition, and more. Also a stress management, self care and wellness channel has been created in Percipio and the site can be searched for many valuable resources as well!
Caring for Self
Mental Health/Wellbeing
- The employee insurance plans offered through WSU cover mental health services see your plan’s Certificate of Coverage for specifics about your plan, including whether a referral or pre-authorization is required.
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- SAMHSA National Helpline: Low-cost/sliding scale treatment referral service
- WSU Psychology Clinic
- Self Care Planning Guide: The Healing Trust
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention: EAP Resource Guide
- Now Matters Now: Skills and support for coping
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention Resources: EAP Webpage
- Apple Health Mental Health Services: Washington HCA
- Mental Health & Wellness: for Kaiser Subscribers
Stress Management
- Election Stress & Managing Disagreement: EAP Resource Guide
- Finding Balance After the Election: Post-Election EAP Resource Guide
- Navigating Difficult Times: EAP Resource Guide
- Mass Violence Event: EAP Resource Guide
- Coping with a Disease Outbreak
- Understanding Stress & Building Resilience: EAP Article
- Omada Mind: Stress relief program for UMP Subscribers
- Managing Stress: NAMI
- On-Demand Webinars: EAP
Fitness & Nutrition
- Staying Active During Challenging Times: Infographic
- myNutrition: WSU Dining Services
- Choosing the Best Food For Your Body: Infographic
- Omada Diabetes Prevention Program
- Eating Healthy on a Budget: Infographic
- UREC Self-Guided Exercise
- Self Care Planning Guide: The Healing Trust
Leave and Work Options
Talk with your supervisor regarding leave and work options to accommodate your schedule. Flexible schedule or temporary schedule adjustment options may be available.
Caring for Others
Resources & Support
K-12 Care
- Helping Children Cope with Stress: WA Listens
- Taking Anxiety Out of Kids’ Nutrition: Precision Nutrition
- NSTA Daily Do: K-12 Educational Activities
Elder Care
- Helping Older Adults After Disasters: SAMHSA Guide
- Agencies that Help: DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support Administration
- Sandwich Generation: Caregivers in the Middle: EAP Article
- SeniorResource.com: Washington Senior Resources
- Administration for Community Living: Advancing independence, integration, and inclusion
- Family Caregiver Alliance: Resources, support groups, best practices for adult caregiving
- Eldercare Locator: US Administration on Aging
- Family Caregiving: AARP
- Alzheimer’s 24/7 Helpline: Alzheimer’s Association