Explore Well-Being Resources

Reach NJ is a free, confidential helpline available 24/7 to all New Jersey residents seeking support for substance use concerns. Specialists offer guidance, treatment referrals, and access to recovery resources regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Adminstered by Lyra Health, the program offers confidential support for employees and their household members, including mental health therapy and coaching, personalized self-care plans, and access to a repository of online tools, including guided meditations, videos, and articles about self-care.

The Rutgers Health Food Pantry, established in September 2021, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity and promoting the holistic well-being of the students, faculty, and staff. By providing consistent access to nutritious food and essential items, individuals are empowered to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. The pantry hosts multiple mobile outdoor pantry events across campus and provides cooking workshops and demos, making basic needs more accessible for the Rutgers Health community.

The Rutgers Health Office for Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance (VPVA) is a free and confidential resource that provides services regarding sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and harassment for the Rutgers Health community. This community includes the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Dental Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies. VPVA offers counseling, advocacy, education, and programming to address and prevent interpersonal violence that impacts the campus.

The Rutgers Wellness Events Calendar is a hub for health and wellness events designed to support the well-being of our Rutgers-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health students, trainees, faculty, and staff. From mindfulness sessions and art breaks, to yoga and fitness classes, and workshops on mental health and nutrition, the calendar will feature a variety of events with something for everyone.

The My Wellness app is available within the Rutgers University mobile app and within the MyRutgers portal. The app is part of the Rutgers Employees First Initiative intended to provide employees with tools and resources to support and promote employee wellness and build communities of interest.

RWJBarnabas Health offers this confidential counseling, assessment, and referral program designed to help employees manage work and life problems. For Rutgers Health Graduate Medical Education: RWJBarnabas Health-employed residents and fellows should ask specifically to speak with Tom Moore's group. Tell them you are requesting services for resident wellness. They can connect you with a coach, therapist, or couples counselor outside the system.

The Schwartz Rounds program creates dedicated space for healthcare workers to discuss the emotional dimensions of their work - both the challenges and the joys.

Search Inside Yourself is a two-day, in-person mindfulness intensive training that takes an evidence-based approach, combining neuroscience, attention training, and emotional intelligence to provide practical tools you can apply immediately in life or at work.