Stress, Mental Health, and Grief Services
Supporting Services for UNI Faculty and Staff
Emergency Care — ER or 911
Emergency mental health treatment and emergency substance abuse treatment should seek emergency care (ER or 911).
Mental Health Services Covered by Our Health Insurance Plans
UNI's self-insured health plans cover mental health services for all enrolled members.
- UNI PPO (Alliance Select) Coverage Manual (pg 26, or PDF page 30)
- UNI Blue Advantage (HMO) Coverage Manual (pg 24, or PDF page 28)
- Doctor On Demand®/Virtual Doctor - Speak with a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
- Doctor On Demand® Free Mental Health Screening - Free assessment to help determine if mental health treatment may be helpful.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Through the free confidential Employee Assistance Program benefit eligible employees and their families are eligible for:
- Free short-term* counseling for up to six (6) sessions per life circumstance per year.
- Free legal advice with an attorney.
- Free financial advice with a financial advisor.
*EAP is meant for short-term assistance for life challenges that have exacerbated emotional and mental health needs. Individuals needing services and more long-term assistance for mental health should seek treatment from a healthcare provider through their health insurance plan.
Mental Health Protected Time Off
A mental health condition can impact various aspects of an individual's life, including the ability to achieve maximum productivity in the workplace. Employees facing mental health challenges that impact them at work may qualify for support under the provisions of the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Free Educational Resources at UNI
LinkedIn Learning
- Supporting Mental Health While working from Home (17 mins)
- Happiness Tips (3 hours and 31 mins - broken into many short video tips covering many topics surrounding happiness)
- Building Resilience (34 mins)
- Time Management: Working from Home (1 hr 25 mins)
Principal Financial
UNI’s life insurance and long term disability (LTD) vendor provides additional support for grieving individuals through Magellan Healthcare.
Resources for Racial Trauma
Additional Resources
Your Life Iowa
Iowans can chat live, text or call to get information, research treatment options, and explore nearby help directly through the Your Life Iowa webpage.
Healthiest State: Make it Ok
In an effort to reduce the stigma and raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of mental health, the Healthiest State has launched the "Make it Ok" campaign. Visit the Make it Ok webpage for additional information and stories from other Iowans and how they found help and treatment.
COVID Recovery Iowa
COVID Recovery Iowa offers free virtual counseling and assistance for all Iowans affected by COVID-19. Visit the COVID Recovery Iowa webpage for additional information.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 24 hours a day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Alcoholics Anonymous®
Employees concerned about an alcohol abuse problem may contact Alcoholics Anonymous. Locate support groups on a local basis through the AA Resource Center for Iowa.
Cedar Valley Hospice
Visit the Cedar Valley Hospice webpage to learn about sharing grief and healing with others through local support groups.