Employee Wellness
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dec. 19 & 20 (Thur.& Fri.), HR will work remotely and can be reached via phone, MS Teams, and email
Winter Break – UTD campus will be closed from Dec. 23, 2024 to January 2, 2025
The UT Dallas Employee Wellness Program offers several services and resources to faculty and staff to support the well-being of employees, retirees and their family members.
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Employees are encouraged to participate in campus wellness events throughout the year as well as the UT System Living Well program and utilize additional programs, tools, and resources that will enable employees to take charge of their own physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Leave
Employee Wellness Events
Employee Wellness Resources
Contact Employee Wellness at EmployeeWellness@utdallas.edu for questions about the health and wellness services available to UT Dallas faculty and staff.
Employee Assistance Program
The UT Dallas Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is provided by Deer Oaks and can help employees resolve problems that affect their personal life or job performance. EAP provides confidential counseling and consultation services, crisis intervention, referrals, training programs, and more. To learn more, log in online using “utdallas” for the username and password.
Financial
UT System provides many resources to help employees learn about personal finances and how to plan for retirement. There are five quality retirement providers with which you can invest your ORP, UTSaver TSA and UTSaver DCP contributions. You may select one or all five, depending on your investment and service needs.
| Provider | Make an Appointment with Representative | Telephone Number |
| Corebridge Financial | Schedule | (800) 448-2542 |
| Fidelity Investments | Schedule | (800) 343-0860 |
| Lincoln Financial Group | Schedule | (800) 454-6265 *8 |
| TIAA | Schedule | (800) 842-2776 |
| Voya Financial | Schedule | (800) 584-6001 |
Financial webinars, lunch and learns and private consultations are provided throughout the year to help employees plan for their financial health.
Fitness
BlueCross BlueShield Fitness Program
UT SELECT offers a fitness program through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX). This program has discounts for several gyms throughout the state. For more information, visit Blue Access for Members, and select the icon for the fitness program.
University Recreation Centers
The SPN Wellness Center has hours that are dedicated to faculty and staff workouts. It features free weights, circuit training machines and cardio machines, plus space for stretching and exercise classes. Employees can access the SPN Wellness Center at no cost, but you will need to purchase a Faculty/Staff Membership to access Rec Center West and the indoor and outdoor facilities at the main University Recreation Activity Center.
Physical Activity Challenges
Team up with your colleagues for physical activity and wellness challenges every spring and fall through the UT System Living Well program. In addition, sign up to join the UT Dallas team for the annual Richardson Corporate Challenge.
Health Promotions
Health screenings, i.e. mobile mammography and flu shot clinics, are provided to employees throughout the year at no cost. Lunch and learns that are focused on health promotion and education are offered to increase awareness of disease prevention. Take advantage of the onsite screenings to reduce time off and the educational seminars to stay healthy!
The Office of Employee Benefits at UT System provides resources on health and wellness benefits on the OEB website in the UT Benefits Video Library: utbenefits.link/VideoLibrary. View “Behavioral Health Resources with UT Benefits”, the newest addition to the OEB video library highlighting all behavioral health resources offered with UT SELECT.
Telehealth and Virtual Resources
UT SELECT BCBS Health Advocates
Concierge-level customer service offered by BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) to provide coordinated, expert assistance for medical care needs via a health advocate. Call 866-882-2034, visit the BlueCross BlueShield of Texas website or chat on the BCBSTX App. Learn more about the Healthy Living programs and discounts that encourage you to take charge and maximize your health.
24/7 Nurseline
Provides answers to health care questions, information about medical issues, chronic illness support and more.
Virtual Visits with MDLIVE: Speak with a Doctor Anytime, Anywhere
Online access to qualified health professionals is just a click away. Get care when and where you need it 24/7/365. Offered by BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) in partnership with MD Live, virtual visits by a licensed medical provider are available for non-emergency medical issues, behavioral health and psychological health needs. Visits are available on your computer, tablet or smartphone for a $0 copay.
Visit MDLIVE.com/bcbstx, download the MDLIVE app, text BCBSTX to 635-483, or call 888-680-8646.
Digital Health Programs
Hinge Health: Patient-centered digital health
Conquer chronic back, hip and knee pain without surgery or drugs. Best-practice care conveniently delivered digitally. The 12-week, coach-led, digital musculoskeletal program is based on proven non-surgical care guidelines. It is delivered remotely using mobile and wearable technology, and is focused on three core pillars:
- Exercise Therapy – Wearable sensors and tablet provided for real-time movement feedback.
- Behavioral Health – Cognitive behavioral therapy and unlimited 1:1 coaching.
- Education – Personalized and interactive education curriculum.
Visit hingehealth.com/UTS to sign up and complete a screening questionnaire.
LearnToLive: Digital Mental Health Platform
LearnToLive (L2L) is a digital mental health platform which delivers assessments, online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) programs and one-on-one services. Available via BCBSTX Health Advocacy Solutions (HAS) to members 13+ yrs.
- Five condition-specific programs, each delivered in a user-paced multimedia experience:
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety & Worry
- Social Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Programs are built on the principles and tools of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Available on demand with the options for one-to-one coaching services
Download the LearnToLive newsletter (pdf) for additional information about LearnToLive or visit BCBS Blue Access for Members portal for more information.
Ovia Health
Ovia Health provides maternity and family apps to support you through your entire parenthood journey. You can review all the details about Ovia or view the welcome video for more information.
Progyny
Progyny is Your Fertility and Family Building Benefit. Your Progyny fertility benefit has been specifically designed to give you the best chance of fulfilling your dreams of family. It bundles all the individual services, tests, and treatments you may need into a Progyny Smart Cycle, ensuring you’ll never run out of coverage mid-treatment. Progyny removes barriers to care so you and your doctor can create the customized treatment plan that is best for you, based on clinical criteria, not costs. To learn more and activate your benefit, call: 844.535.0711.
Nutrition
Nutrition Counseling/Coaching
All faculty and staff can meet with the Employee Wellness Dietitian for nutrition counseling/coaching and behavioral modifications. The one-on-one sessions are private and at no cost. Contact Taylor Tran, RD for an appointment.
Wondr Health
Wondr is a weight loss program that is clinically-proven to help you lose weight, sleep better, stress less, and so much more. We’ll teach you simple skills that are based on behavioral science, so you can enjoy your favorite foods and feel better than ever—at no cost to you.