Wellness Resources

On this page

• COVID resources

• For senior scientists

• For postdoctoral scholars

• For graduate students

COVID resources

• COVID-19 Hotline

• UCSF: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources

• Office for Post-doctoral Scholars: FAQs about the Pandemic

• COVID-19 Resources for Graduate Students

• Resources to Support Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak

For senior scientists

• The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

  • Confidential Counseling Services available to staff, faculty, postdocs, and clinical fellows

  • Mindfulness resources, wellness articles, and health tips

• Health Plans

  • Explanation of health care benefits, retirement, life insurance, compensation, etc.

• Office of Diversity and Outreach

  • Free education and training on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion

For postdoctoral scholars

• The Office of Postdoctoral Scholars: Health and Well-being

  • Great overview of resources available for mental and physical health including disability services, emotional health support, fitness, and parenting

  • Offers one-on-one counseling with an advisor via scheduled appointments

• The Office of Career and Professional Development

  • Professional guidance on career options and advice for students and scholars available as online resources or one-on-one mentoring via appointment

• MIND: Motivating INformed Decisions (The MIND Program)

  • Resources and mentorship for career development funded by the NIH with an aim to help scholars expand their career options and discover new potential interests

  • Must be in the basic life sciences to apply

For graduate students

• UCSF Graduate Division

  • Overview of programs, career opportunities, diversity and outreach, events, and financial support

• UCSF Diversity Programs and Activities

  • Resources for creating community amongst underrepresented students and allies

  • UCSF First Generation Support Services

  • Black Unity Program

  • Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD)

• The Office of Career and Professional Development: Basic and Biomedical Sciences

  • Events, resources, and professional counseling on careers within academia, non-academic circles, and exploration of different options for post-graduation

• MIND: Motivating INformed Decisions (The MIND Program)
  • Resources and mentorship for career development funded by the NIH with an aim to help students expand their career options and discover broader interests

  • Must have passed quals to apply