Wellness in the Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine will fund up to four 12 month small grants of $2500 each. The goals of this program are:

1. To stimulate new, innovative wellness projects which have a strong potential to improve wellbeing among their population of focus.
2. To empower the University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty, staff, and learners to use quality improvement to improve wellbeing for their teams

Priority will be given to projects with a strong rationale; that have the potential to be scaled to larger populations; and that can be achieved within the specified budget and timeframe. Learn more and apply.

The Department of Medicine Staff Mentorship Program was developed to help staff find experienced mentors who can guide them on their professional journeys and is tailored to the unique needs of administrative staff within the department. 

For questions, please contact Cheryl Loudd.

Wellness at the Table was modeled after COMPASS Groups at Mayo Clinic, which saw a decrease burnout as much as 15 percent. Open to all Department of Medicine staff, faculty (APP's, MDs, DO, PhD's) and trainees, these self-formed groups of 6-7 participants meet 6 times in six months for at least one hour over a meal, and talk about a topic from a list of topics developed for the groups.

If you are interested please contact Kara Price.

CU Celebrates is a platform where we recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of our faculty and staff. It's our way of highlighting the amazing work happening across the Department of Medicine!

Learn more about CU Celebrates here.

Wellbeing Resources

CU Anschutz FIRST CALL: 1-833-701-0448 Free, confidential help for emotional wellness, work/life assistance for all DOM employees

FindHelpNow: an online CU Anschutz Campus tool that connects students, faculty, and staff with assistance for handling stresses ranging from health, finances, relationships, or academics. The service is anonymous and does not collect or store personal information.

CU Anschutz Faculty and Staff Mental Health Clinic: Accepts most insurance plans, and you can schedule a virtual visit at 303-724-4987  

Healthcare Worker Wellbeing Support Line: 303-724-2500 

• By contacting the Support Line, you will be linked with a volunteer who will listen, provide support, guidance and education. The support line will be available from 8am–5pm.

CUWellbeing an anonymous self-assessment tool to help anyone determine their own level of distress and to provide specific guidance to resources based on your responses. 

CU Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center—Community Programs for Mental Wellness and Wellbeing

Resource Links:

• Support Programs for CU Anschutz Faculty, Students and Staff 
• UCHealth Wellbeing  for faculty and staff (use your university credentials to log-in)
• C-SEAP (Colorado employee assistance program) 303-866-4314 or 800-821-8154

Mental Health Resources

• FindHelpNow: an online CU Anschutz Campus tool that connects students, faculty, and staff with assistance for handling stresses ranging from health, finances, relationships or academics. The service is anonymous and does not collect or store personal information.

• The Faculty and Staff Mental Health Clinic accepts most insurance plans, and you can schedule a virtual visit at 303-724-4987 or fsmh@ucdenver.edu.
  
  
• CU Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center

• State of Colorado C-SEAP: Eligible employees can access six free, confidential sessions with a counselor. 303-866-4314 or 800-821-8154
  
  
• Colorado Crisis Services—http://coloradocrisisservices.org—1-844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” to 38255

UCH Employees

• The Source

Denver Health Employees

• RISE Program 303-436-RISE (7473) or DHRISE@dhha.org  
• Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate 866-799-2728 or answers@HealthAdvocate.com

National Jewish Employees

• Kaiser Mental Health Appointment Line 303-338-4545
• Employee Assistance Program 866-799-2485

VA Employees

• Employee Assistance Program 800-869-0276 or  https://espyr.com

Student & Resident Mental Health Resources

CUGME Resources

• The SRMH clinic is moving to all virtual appointments. If you have not done so already, please sign up for My Health Connection—https://www.uchealth.org/access-my-health-connection/