May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year FEAP launched the "Step Forward Together" initiative to support a culture where mental health is openly discussed and embraced. This initiative will continue through 2024, offering additional resources, events, and information on our webpage.
"Step Forward Together" aims to:
Educate us about available mental health resources
Encourage seeking support when needed
Normalize mental health struggles and reduce stigma
By fostering open conversations and providing ongoing support, FEAP is committed to nurturing a mentally healthy environment year-round.
         Election-Related Stress Support
The Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP) is offering confidential, trauma-informed support services to help faculty and staff manage the stress and emotional impact surrounding the upcoming Election.Â
As elections approach, stress levels among Americans can significantly increase, impacting our interactions and sense of community. Join FEAP Consultant Adele Logan O'Keefe in exploring how we can navigate these challenging times through open dialogue and mental health support.
In celebration of Health Literacy Month, FEAP is pleased to share valuable information on accessing primary care at the University Medical Center, obtaining health screenings, and navigating UVA Open Enrollment 2025.
FEAP Partnerships Boost Mental Health Support Across Grounds
The article highlights UVA's FEAP collaboration with Facilities Management, Radiology, and BFSERG, building bridges across Grounds to support mental health.
FEAP is excited to announce the launch of our new Substack. This platform will serve as a centralized hub where you can easily access all of our articles, resources, and tools in one place. Substack will allow us to provide real-time updates and give you the newest information on well-being, mental health, and support—without waiting for our regular newsletter. Whether you’re looking for monthly articles on various mental health topics, tools for stress management, or resources to foster emotional resilience, you can now stay connected to the latest information as soon as it’s available!
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community (WHO, 2017). These resources below are here to support you and your mental health and well-being needs. We encourage you to check them out.
FEAP offers quality, professional, and comprehensive services, tailored to your individual needs. For employees and their families, we offer assessment, short-term counseling, referral, and follow-up at no cost to the employee for a wide variety of personal concerns. Our program is confidential.
Most of the time we can handle life’s difficulties on our own. But, at times, the problems may seem a little overwhelming, and we don’t know where to turn. Asking for help is often difficult, but it is actually the first step in resolving the problem or finding effective ways to cope. FEAP is available for individual consultation and short term, focused counseling for a variety of personal issues and common concerns.
Experiencing a multitude of stressors can adversely affect mental health. In response, we have expanded services aimed at preventing stress injury and illness. Through our prevention and mental health awareness services, we share expertise and education with individuals, teams, and the University community to help faculty and staff lead happier, healthier lives. Our offerings are designed to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and boost resilience and emotional well-being, and may be personalized to meet your needs.
There are many factors influencing an individual's mental and emotional well-being, and some require an urgent response. FEAP services include a dedicated Crisis & Care Coordinator, who provides increased responsiveness to emergent individual and/or organizational needs.
For information and assistance:
During business hours contact Rodney Diehl, FEAP Crisis Coordinator: 434.995.8305 After hours call the FEAP office: 434.243.2643
We provide management and organizational consultation on handling employee job performance issues and workplace concerns in accordance with your company policies and procedures.
FEAP for You Portal
These are resources available behind NetBage in support of your well-being.
FEAP Archive
Explore our archives, including our Tip of the Month Collection, past events, recorded webinars, and previous newsletters.
FEAP is pleased to share resources we have collected and created for you, our FEAP customers, in support of your mental and emotional wellness. Please explore through the identities listed below. We are continually adding new material. If you have suggested ways we can expand our collection, please reach out to us and let us know.
Take care of yourself in a new and accessible way. In a few brief minutes each day, this program will remind you and encourage you to attend to your own needs kindly every day as well as guide you through a series of effective strategies to do just that.
View this library of over 40 original guided mediations from FEAP.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, please use our appointment request form, linked below, or simply contact our office by phone: 434.243.2643 or email: feap@uvahealth.org.
We work to enhance the lives of all UVA employees by empowering them to maintain well-being in their strengths and make improvements in areas where they see a need for growth. We focus on assisting with four central categories of well-being: physical, financial, emotional, and social. When we feel healthy in these four areas, doing our best work and making the most of life is more manageable. Visit our "About Us" page by clicking here, or check out our webpages below:
Emotional Well-Being
We know that mental and emotional well-being is complicated, and everyone has different needs. We are excited to offer the programs and resources below as you find the ways that work for you to be happy and healthy in your personal and work life.
Financial Well Being
We understand the stress and anxiety that finances can bring, so we provide money management tools and training to help you improve your financial well-being. Whether you’ve been finding it challenging to navigate living within your means, understanding saving options, or managing surprise expenses—we are here to help.
Physical Well-Being
We’re thrilled you’re interested in learning new ways to integrate physical activity and nutrition into your lifestyle. Physical activity offers many benefits, such as enhancing memory, improving sleep quality, sharpening focus, and managing stress effectively.
Social Well Being
We understand that juggling life's demands can sometimes make cultivating and nurturing meaningful relationships challenging. That's why we've curated a comprehensive set of resources to support you in strengthening your connections, fostering inclusivity, and finding the support you need within your meaningful relationships.
Earn Hoos Well Rewards
Hoos Well's earnings program is designed to acknowledge your dedication to your well-being and, in turn, thank you for your positive impact on the community. The Hoos Well portal, delivered by Personify Health, is your hub for well-being and signs you up to receive earnings.