Employee Wellness
The next HR Forum is Wednesday, November 5th at 10am. Visit our website for details!
Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The HR team is available to assist you via phone, MS Teams and email.
For in-person appointments, please contact your HR representative to schedule.
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.
Other Links
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
Financial Wellness
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 AllOne Health 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 and to sign up, log in online using “utdallas” for the company code.
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 with Corebridge | 800-448-2542 |
| Fidelity Investments | Schedule with Fidelity | 800-343-0860 |
| Lincoln Financial Group | Schedule with Lincoln | 800-454-6265 *8 |
| TIAA | Schedule with TIAA | 800-842-2776 |
| Voya Financial | Schedule with Voya | 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 (OEB) at UT System provides resources on health and wellness benefits on the OEB website in the UT Benefits Video Library. View “Behavioral Health Resources with UT Benefits,” which highlights all behavioral health resources offered with UT SELECT.
Telehealth and Virtual Resources
UT SELECT Concierge
- Guide you through a new diagnosis
- Find a doctor or specialist and get you an appointment
- Connect with mental health experts to manage stress, depression, substance misuse or other mental health issues
- Answer benefit questions or solve a problem with a claim or a bill
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 online, download the MDLIVE app, text BCBSTX to 635-483, or call 888-680-8646.
Headway
A platform that helps you connect with behavioral and mental health professionals. Whether you know what you need or aren’t sure where to start, Headway will help you find the right fit. They’re here to help you find mental health care that fits your needs.
Please see the Headway flyer (pdf) or visit the Headway website for more information.
Digital Health Programs
Airrosti – Muscle and Joint Pain Treatment
Airrosti has a proven track record of effectively diagnosing and resolving most musculoskeletal conditions. Now, we’re able to bring our effective and efficient care to you as a convenient, affordable, and effective digital solution.
Airrosti Remote Recovery connects you with an experienced provider who will help you understand your condition, prescribe an individualized recovery plan, and give you the tools you need to live pain free.
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. Email 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.