#  Supporting Faculty and Staff Wellbeing 

 



##  Supporting Faculty and Staff Wellbeing 

HSDM is committed to fostering a supportive environment where faculty and staff can thrive personally and professionally. By prioritizing health, wellness, and academic excellence, we aim to help our community navigate the challenges of academic life.



 

 

 

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Harvard University and the Harvard Longwood Campus provide a wide range of resources designed to support the wellbeing and professional growth of Harvard School of Dental Medicine employees.

### Mental health and support resources 

- [**Behavioral Health Referrals (HUHS)**](https://huhs.harvard.edu/get-care/behavioral-health/)  
    Members and eligible dependents who are enrolled in the Harvard University Group Health Plan (HUGHP), Medicare members, and Blue Cross of MA High Deductible Health Plan members who have an HUHS primary care physician are eligible for Behavioral Health Services. See the [Eligibility and Insurance](https://huhs.harvard.edu/patients-and-visitors/eligibility-and-insurance/) webpage for additional information. *Please note that telemedicine appointments are only available to patients who are located in Massachusetts when the actual visit is conducted.*
    - [**Therapist Referral**](https://huhsmentalhealthreferrals.com/)  
        For members of the Harvard Community who are seeking care outside of HUHS.
- [**Chaplains**](https://chaplains.harvard.edu/)  
    Havard chaplains are available to offer religious, spiritual, and moral support to all University members.
- [**Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**](https://hr.harvard.edu/employee-assistance-program)  
    A free and confidential 24/7 resource for mental health support. Call 877-EAP-HARV for assistance.
- [**Harvard Longwood Campus Office of Employee Development and Wellness**](https://hlc.harvard.edu/)  
    The office offers a full calendar of programming as well as a variety of resources to develop and support employees.
- [**Harvard-Longwood Ombuds Office**](https://harvardombuds.harvard.edu/longwood/)  
    A confidential resource for anyone in the Harvard community, Ombuds staff are available to discuss issues affecting one’s work or studies.
- [**Harvard Work/Life Resources and Programs**](https://hr.harvard.edu/files/humanresources/files/officeworklife_resources.pdf?m=1631293299)  
    A PDF listing resources and programs for benefits-eligible faculty and staff.
- [**Resources in Times of Crisis Website**](https://www.harvard.edu/support-resources/)  
    A dedicated platform offering safety and mental wellbeing information to Harvard community members affected by crises, providing essential support.
- [**SHARE Counselors**](https://oge.harvard.edu/share)  
    Counselors offer support to all Harvard community members who have been impacted by sexual harassment, stalking, abusive relationships, and discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation (applies to past and present experiences