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EMPLOYEE AND STAFF
- Stony Brook “HappieRU” Relationships Blogs
- Employee Assistance program offers a blog with advice on healthy relationships, happiness at work, stress management, mindfulness, and many more aspects key to a more fulfilling mindset.
- Support Groups for Patients and Caregivers
- Contact links for various support groups from Stony Brook Medicine, including the ALS support group, Alzheimer's Disease Caregivers Group, Amputee Support group, Bereavement Support Group, multiple cancer support groups, and more
- Support group for Cancer stony Brook Southampton
- The Phillips Family Cancer Center | Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
- “Stronger Together” Cancer Support Programs
- Every patient is offered an on-site massage therapy session while waiting for an appointment or during chemotherapy. Our full schedule of cancer wellness and support services are open to the community—including aerobic fitness classes, such as “Body Sculpt” or Boxing; Nutrition Classes & Food Demonstrations; Yoga; Meditation; and, access to a series of support groups. Classes are held virtually.
- Support group for Parkinson's Disease Stony Brook Southampton
- Center for Parkinson’s Disease, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
- Care Partner Support Group
- Offered in collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, this once-monthly support group is designed for family, friends and care partners of people living with Parkinson’s disease. Currently offered via Zoom. For more information: (631) 644-6667.
- Center for Parkinson’s Disease, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- voluntary, confidential, and comprehensive support resources to enhance the overall well-being and productivity of faculty, staff, and the organization. (631) 632-6085
- Code Lavender
- This code provides a rapid response to the emotional needs of staff after unexpected or adverse events. Any employee can call a silent code (not called overhead) by dialing the operator (3-2-1) and requesting a Code Lavender. A callback number, the unit and the name of the individual requesting the code is given to the operator, and a responder will return your call. This service is available 24/7. The purpose is to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support to all staff members depending on the needs of the individual or group of individuals involved.
- Spiritual care hotline: chaplains are available Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at (631) 559-6211. For more urgent matters, please call the hospital operator and request the chaplain on-call (24/7)
- Hardship fund
- if you are experiencing a financial emergency, the Hardship Fund is available to all faculty, staff, and students (www.stonybrook.edu/hardshipfund )
- If you or a colleague is personally struggling and would like to get connected to professional support, please contact the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health’s Employee Helpline (631) 632- CHAT (2428)
- Breast lactation room located in the MART
