Mental Health & Wellbeing
If you are experiencing an emergency and require immediate assistance call 911
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Philadelphia Crisis Response Centers (CRCs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Advocate
- MindWell at Penn
- Penn COBALT
- Penn Violence Prevention (PVP)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Wellness and Behavioral Health Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Website
Penn’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides eligible faculty and staff and their families access to free, confidential, 24/7 counseling and referral services for personal and professional life issues from any location. EAP services are available by phone, email, webchat, video, and through face-to-face sessions. The Health Advocate EAP counselors will connect you with the right experts at the right time: masters level clinicians, work/life specialists, medical bill negotiators, and financial and legal professionals. In addition, Health Advocate offers multi-language capabilities.
Health Advocate
The healthcare system is complex, and can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Where do you turn when you’re confused by medical bills or need help finding the right doctor? And what can you do if you try to schedule an appointment, only to be told that the next opening isn’t for another six months?
You have an easy-to-use resource to help you resolve these and other healthcare-related issues. Health Advocate, a free and confidential service, will help you and your family handle any concern with ease. Health Advocate can help you and your family navigate the complex waters of the healthcare system, saving you time, money and worry. All benefits-eligible faculty and staff can use this service, whether you’re covered under Penn’s health benefits or not.
MindWell at Penn
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Resources available through PennHR. Enroll in well-being courses and find answers to common questions regarding the PennHR behavioral health benefits.
Penn COBALT
Penn COBALT serves as a resource for individuals who want to speak to someone for support but are not sure they want or need therapy. Penn Postdocs can log in using their Penn credentials and browse individual services, group sessions and content to support your mental health and well-being. Take the assessment on the homepage to see which service is best suited to your needs.
Penn Violence Prevention (PVP)
Penn Violence Prevention (PVP) Website
Penn Violence Prevention (PVP) engages the Penn community in the prevention of sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment on campus. We foster collaborative relationships across campus to ensure a survivor-centered, multi-faceted approach to support services and primary prevention. Through collective community action, we are committed to ending interpersonal violence by addressing gender inequity, social injustice, and oppression through outreach and education.
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Wellness and Behavioral Health Resources
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Wellness and Behavioral Health Resources Website
All Penn Postdocs have access to a variety of wellness and behavioral health services through Penn and through their health insurance plans. We courage you to also visit the Office of Postdoctoral Affair's website for additional details.