WELL-BEING AT IOWA
Well-being at Iowa is fostered by an environment that promotes healthy and purposeful living for all campus members.
Emotional Support
Family and Relationships
Financial Well-Being
Physical Health
Resilience Resources
Workplace Well-Being
Personal Health Assessment (PHA)
The PHA is a confidential health survey that covers health behaviors, mental well-being, workplace belonging, and well-being support. It takes 10 minutes to complete and can be done during work hours. Benefits of taking the PHA:
✅ Personalized well-being report and dashboard
✅ Access to free Health Coaching Services
✅ Monthly communication with programs and opportunities
✅ Entered to win one of two $250 monthly drawings
✅ Contribute to campus well-being
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liveWELL offers programs and resources to support the health and well-being of UI faculty and staff, fostering an environment where individuals can thrive in their professional and personal lives.
Health Coach Service
liveWELL Health Coaches empower employees to make sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance their overall well-being.
Through collaboration and support, health coaches guide employees to set goals, use their strengths, discover strategies, and celebrate their progress.
✅ Individual Health Coach Service
✅ Group Health Coach Services (coming 2025)
Referral Programs
Employees who work with a liveWELL Health Coach may be eligible for the following referral programs:
✅ Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
✅ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
✅ Personal Training
liveWELL Resource Library
Employees can access information and resources to support their well-being anytime.
✅ Handouts
✅ Videos
✅ Activities
Online and Challenge Programs
liveWELL offers online programs, so employees can participate on their own time. Challenge programs provide practical tips and resources for building healthy behaviors. Digital programs and apps support employees interested in weight management and improving their skills for resilience.
✅ Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt
✅ Recharge+™
✅ Wondr Health Weight Management Program
Well-Being Toolbox
Infuse well-being into your department with this easy-to-use resource.
✅ Become a Wellness Ambassador
✅ Apply for a Wellness Grant
✅ Nominate a Wellness Hero
✅ Access Well-Being Toolkits and Flyers
Recreation Membership Incentive Program
Employees can earn 50% off their monthly recreation membership fee by participating in the liveWELL Personal Health Assessment (PHA) every year and using campus recreation facilities at least four times per month. scan to visit liveWELL
https://hr.uiowa.edu/employee-well-being/livewell
Family Services provides programs and resources for UI faculty, staff, and students by supporting an environment where individuals can be successful across their professional, academic, and personal lives.
Childcare Resources
Faculty, staff, and students can access UI and community resources for childcare, including back-up care. Each spring, a list of summer camps and programs for school-aged children is available at UI and nearby counties.
Elder Caregiving
Family Services partners with LivWell Seniors to assist UI faculty and staff with elder caregiving. Receive personalized guidance on downsizing, relocation, legal resources, and more. Their team also provides in-home assessments to create tailored care plans.
Campus Lactation Rooms
Family Services maintains over 80 campus lactation rooms, including locations at UI Health Care. Several are equipped with Medela breast pumps.
Financial Well-Being
Employees can access resources on housing, budgeting, credit, debt, savings, and student loan repayment through Family Services' partnerships with financial wellness programs.
Financial Coaching
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Emergency Hardship Fund
Financial Management
HEALTH & WELL-BEING UI Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The UI Employee Assistance Program (UI EAP) supports emotional well-being and productivity for faculty, staff, postdocs, residents, and their dependents. Connect with a licensed counselor for mental health support—no concern is too small.
Short-Term Counseling
UI EAP offers short-term counseling to children, teens and adults as well as couples counseling. Common areas of focus are depression/ anxiety, relationships, job stress, substance use, grief counseling, and sleep.
Substance Abuse Resources
The UI EAP utilizes a comprehensive approach to educate and intervene with persons who have substance abuse concerns.
Suicide Prevention Training
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide-prevention training designed to educate people from all walks of life how to recognize the warning signs of suicide.
UI Emergency Hardship Fund
UI Support and Crisis Line
Support is available 24/7 through text, chat or phone service for all UI students, faculty, staff, post docs and medical residents. Provided in partnership with CommUnity Crisis Services and is available all day, everyday.
The UI Emergency Hardship Fund assists eligible faculty and staff with costs of up to $1000 related to an unforeseen emergency event or crisis, resulting in a financial hardship. scan to see the UI Employee Assistance Program hr.uiowa.edu/employee-well-being/ui-employee-assistance-program visit us hr.uiowa.edu/employee-well-being
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director, Office of Institutional Equity, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319 - 335 - 0705, oie-ui@uiowa.edu.