Wellness Resources

For senior scientists

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

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

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