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)
- UNI Blue Advantage (HMO) Coverage Manual (pg 24)
- Doctor On Demand®/Virtual Doctor - Speak with a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist.
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 for one hour per year.
- Free financial advice with a financial advisor for one hour per year.
- Free EAP COVID-19 webinars.
*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.
Free Educational Resources at UNI
MyQuickCoach Learning COVID-19
Managing Anxiety & Work Strategies
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.
Available Quick Screenings
- Do I need to get help? Depression/Suicide Screening
- Am I drinking too much? Drinking Risk Screening
- Is my gambling a problem? Gambling Risk Screening
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.
Cedar Valley Hospice
Visit the Cedar Valley Hospice webpage to learn about sharing grief and healing with others through local support groups.