The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS
The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS
The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS is a research and community-focused center dedicated to studying trauma and developing resilience-building solution.
CREATE is a free mental wellness and resilience program designed exclusively for UCCS Faculty and Staff.
https://resilience.uccs.edu/create-program
Lyda Hill Milestone Resilience care is a revolutionary healing experience for individuals recovering from Trauma, stress, or Burnout. "Milestones uses tried and true therapeutic treatment along with strength and resilience building principles learned through out team of Institute research and research affiliates."
Grit Program: Greater Resilience Information Toolkit- A free research-based program to build our collective grit. As we take these lessons and look ahead to the challenges that will inevitably come, we must all be prepared to help one another to be resilient. As we take these lessons and look ahead to the challenges that will inevitably come, we must all be prepared to help one another to be resilient. GRIT was designed for this purpose.
First Priority Peer Support training program: First Priority Peer Support is an evidence-informed resiliency and behavioral health initiative designed to address these needs. Peer Support can be instrumental in normalizing stress reactions, reducing stigma and barriers to other supports such as professional services, and can increase bonding of an organization or team. Peer Support also allows for a surveillance approach to stress and support outside of what is often defined as a critical incident or event. Instead of a group debrief, commonly called a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) immediately following an event, which may prove more harmful than beneficial, Peer Support can extend individualized support and check in on other days, weeks, and months after an event, and can also be available to support and discuss stressors outside of such an event.
https://resilience.uccs.edu/training-and-empowerment/first-priority-peer-support
UCCS Employee Resources:
CU Advantage: Employee Benefits https://advantage.cu.edu/
Free NY Times subscription:
https://kfl.uccs.edu/sign-free-new-york-times-account
Free Peer Health Coaching at UCCS: Health Coaching is a growing industry in the health and wellness field that utilizes health behavior theory and lifestyle change science to improve your overall health and well-being. Here at UCCS, we offer a free health coaching program for students, faculty, and staff. https://healthcircle.uccs.edu/center-for-active-living/peer-health-coaching#:~:text=Explore%20Peer%20Health%20Coaching,progress%20through%20periodic%20check%2Dins
CU Health Plan Programs: The CU Health Plan is here to help by offering a full spectrum of wellness programs. https://www.becolorado.org/program/
Discounted Tickets: Tickets at Work has partnered with the university to provide employees with exclusive discounts to the best attractions, shows, resorts, hotels, and more.
https://advantage.cu.edu/index.php/perk/save-your-next-vacation-tickets-work
CU Employees Tuition Benefit https://advantage.cu.edu/perk/save-money-cu-tuition-yourself-or-your-dependents-or-both
Mental Health Resources:
- For General and Other Mental Health Resources and Supports for UCCS employees:
- UCCS Mental Health resources: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness/mental-health-resources
- UCCS Peer Support Program https://resilience.uccs.edu/uccs-peer-support
- Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) - https://cseap.colorado.gov/ (Free for a limited number of visits)
- CU Health Plan Members can also see a community mental health provider through their insurance.
Additional UCCS Employee Benefits
UCCS Wellness Breaks:
Two floating Holidays per year:
Staff Council: The Staff Council represents all staff members of UCCS, whether Classified or University Staff. All staff members are automatically made members of the Staff Council upon joining the university. https://staff.uccs.edu/
Recognize a Staff Member at UCCS: Whether you are seeking to celebrate a staff member for outstanding service on a large scale or simply offer them a word of thanks for a job well-done, there is a form of recognition right for the occasion. Explore our awards. https://staff.uccs.edu/recognize
Garrett Swasey Outstanding Staff Award: UCCS Annual award for outstanding achievements and contributions to UCCS campus and community. https://staff.uccs.edu/employee-awards/garrett-swasey-outstanding-staff-award