UI Health has developed the Care for the Caregiver program to help provide emotional support to providers and staff through the experience of patient care.

Through the Care for the Caregiver program, UI Health hopes to better coordinate support for providers and staff when they are involved in stressful patient care experiences. In addition to already existing resources such as the EAP and Spiritual Care Services, Care for the Caregiver has established a peer support team to provide one-on-one, emotional support for all care team members at UI Health. If you are experiencing a normal reaction to a stressful event or outcome, we can help.

ComPsych is an off-site program offered by the State of Illinois as a private and confidential resource, providing self-guided apps, counseling, and referrals for you and your eligible dependents.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, professional, confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up for UIC employees and their families. A licensed clinical social worker is available for counseling support to all employees, faculty, and staff. The EAP is located on campus and is available to individuals or units in crisis.

Employees can use this link to request an EAP appointment.

Tools to help reduce stress, improve quality of life and maintain a healthy lifestyle

UIH Employee Assistance Program: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/primary-and-specialty-care/university-health-service/employee-assistance-service​

National Suicide Prevention lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

UIC Counseling Center: https://counseling.uic.edu/

Campus Advocacy Network (CAN): https://can.uic.edu/

Resources for the 8 Dimensions of Wellness:

https://wellnesscenter.uic.edu/resources-for-the-8-dimensions-of-wellness/