Employee Assistance Program
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Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2024
As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings, which include wellness and mental health programs, are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across all key aspects of their lives. Read MoreJan 11, 2024
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You at VU: How to report instances of sexual misconduct
Reporting an allegation of sexual misconduct is your choice. You may submit an incident report directly to the Title IX Office. You may speak with a faculty or staff member, who will then submit an incident report on your behalf. Finally, if you are seeking a criminal process instead of a university process, you may report to local law enforcement. Read MoreNov 15, 2023
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Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2023
As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings include newly launched wellness and mental health programs and are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across key aspects of their lives. Read MoreJan 3, 2023
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New employee wellness, mental health programs start January 2023
Vanderbilt is transitioning to new wellness and mental health programs for employees in January 2023. The new programs will expand service offerings and make resources available to employees’ families. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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Employee Critical Support Fund to provide expanded services and funding; support the fund through AmazonSmile, Kroger Community Awards
The Employee Critical Support Fund, previously known as the Employee Hardship Fund, will provide expanded services and funding to eligible Vanderbilt University employees. There are several ways to support the Employee Critical Support Fund, including with Kroger Community Rewards and AmazonSmile. Read MoreNov 21, 2022
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Making mental health your priority
Vanderbilt is committed to making the holistic health of faculty, staff and postdocs a greater priority. Read through these tips for how to improve your mental health and utilize Lyra, the new employee assistance program provider. Read MoreOct 7, 2022
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Vanderbilt to launch new employee assistance program and well-being services Jan. 1, 2023
Vanderbilt University will transition to new well-being and employee assistance program services starting in 2023, expanding service offerings and making resources available to employees’ families. Read MoreSep 14, 2022
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Microlearning series: ‘Doing More with Less’ Oct. 17
“Dancing Around the Elephants in the Room: A Microlearning Series on Naming and Acknowledging our Realities” will kick off with a discussion about mental health on Monday, Sept. 19. Read MoreSep 13, 2022
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Resources and tips for supporting your mental health during COVID-19
To support Vanderbilt community members, the Office of Student Care Coordination, the University Counseling Center, the Center for Student Wellbeing and the Employee Assistance Program have compiled tips on ways individuals can take care of their mental health and well-being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read MoreApr 6, 2020
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Listen: ‘Coping and Emotional Health during COVID-19’
Rosemary Cope, a clinician with the Employee Assistance Program, shares suggestions for emotional well-being for employees and their children during the coronavirus outbreak. Read MoreMar 26, 2020
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Employee Assistance Program open house for faculty and staff May 21
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt's Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has planned an open house for university faculty and staff May 21. Read MoreMay 4, 2018
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Mental health and well-being focus of chancellor’s committee, new campuswide initiative
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos has empaneled a committee to consider and make recommendations on how the university can further support holistic and inclusive approaches to supporting mental health and well-being. Read MoreSep 22, 2016
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Use your Kroger card to support the Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund
Helping colleagues in need within the university community is easy when you use your Kroger Plus card to benefit the Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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Remembrance service scheduled for Vanderbilt graduate student Taylor Force
Members of the Vanderbilt community will gather Friday, March 18, to remember Owen Graduate School of Management student Taylor Force, who was killed March 8 in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, Israel. The service is closed to the public, and because of limited seating in the chapel, priority will be given to members of the Owen School community and those who knew Force well. Read MoreMar 14, 2016