Human Resources and Benefits

  • Support in Times of the Ukraine Crisis

    People may be concerned and feeling overwhelmed over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Those not directly affected may be concerned for the safety of loved ones. UConn’s Deer Oaks EAP provides the following resources on the EAP website, under the NEWS FOR YOU section in relation to the conflict in Ukraine:

    • Updates from news sources explaining more on the developing situation
    • Free online seminars on Remaining Resilient During a Crisis, and Maintaining Your Team’s Resilience During a Crisis
    • Articles to help you, family, and friends cope with stress
    • For those who want to help, links to ways that people can support refugees and others displaced from their homes due to conflict

    The Deer Oaks member website is found at  https://members.deeroakseap.com/.  Find the Deer Oaks username and password at https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-assistance-program/

    The Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service provided by Human Resources for all faculty and staff (regular and special payroll), Postdoctoral Research Associates, and Graduate students who hold a Teaching or Research Assistantship, your dependents, and household members.

    This program offers a wide variety of counseling, referral, and consultation services, which are all designed to assist you and your family in resolving work and life issues in order to live happier, healthier, more balanced lives. The Deer Oaks EAP & Work/Life Program is available 24/7/365 by calling 888-993-7650.

    For more information, contact: Deer Oaks EAP at 888-993-7650