Emotional Wellness Resources

GatorCare members ages 18+ are be eligible to receive free online counseling and psychiatry services through Talkspace, and members ages 13+ are be eligible for free counseling services. Communicate with a licensed mental health provider wherever you are, whenever is best for you.

Whether you need support with a recent circumstance or an ongoing challenge, your GatorCare insurance plan gives you access to counseling, psychiatry, and more. Find a provider using the link below.

Eligible UF and UF Health employees and their immediate families are eligible to receive short-term counseling through their respective EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs). Find support for whatever life throws your way, whether financial, health challenges, family concern, and more.

Sleep is essential for emotional wellbeing. View recorded presentations by field experts or participate in our sleep challenge to maximize your sleep hygiene.

Focus on your emotional wellness from home with these apps for couples and individuals. Improve your coping and communication skills, boost your mood, and connect with your loved ones.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Gainesville chapter hosts support groups, presentations, and courses for individuals living with mental illness and their families. View the updated schedule for upcoming groups and classes.

The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders. Learn more about mental health diagnoses, participate in a research study, or get connected with resources.

Explore meditation and relaxation resources, including live-streamed classes, pre-recorded sessions, and a self-guided meditation challenge. Sign up for a weekly mindfulness email and receive presentations by field experts.

GatorCare has several workshops related to emotional wellness: Beyond the Stress Ball, Happier You, Digital Detox, Shaping Your Next Normal, and Work-Life Alignment. Sign up your office for a live workshop, or watch one of our recorded wellness presentations on your own time.

Learn about the myths and realities of what mindfulness is and what it isn’t. This program will help you identify the dimensions of wellness in everyday life and distinguish between mindfulness and meditation. Complete the program with experiential practice and find ways to incorporate mindfulness into your day.

Talkspace offers a free 10-day Path to Healing evidenced-based and clinically-backed lessons and practices to help begin cultivating change and a sense of restoration.