Coronavirus Resources for Employees

Faculty and staff who are diagnosed with COVID-19 can apply for short term disability benefits by completing a newly created form that simplifies and expedites the review and approval process.

Bright Horizons provides faculty and staff with backup care when there are temporary disruptions in one’s child, adult, and/or elder caregiving arrangements that would otherwise prevent them from fulfilling work obligations.

For information on how to access this benefit, visit the Backup Care Advantage Program webpage.

The EAP, offered through Carebridge, is available to help faculty, staff, and eligible dependents cope with everyday life challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, substance abuse, etc. To speak with a licensed professional and begin counseling, call Carebridge at (800) 437-0911. Counseling services are available 24/7. 

In addition to the traditional Carebridge benefits, counselors Elizabeth Alberts, MSW, LCSW, and Kristina Rago, MSW, LCSW, CEC, are available telephonically or by Zoom video conference Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m to listen to concerns, provide guidance, and refer individuals to additional mental well-being resources and programs. Appointments are free, confidential, and do not count against the standard eight counseling sessions. Schedule an appointment online.

For more information, visit the EAP webpage.

Health Advocate assists faculty, staff, and their family members, including parents and in-laws, navigate the often complex healthcare system. To use this confidential benefit, call (866) 695-8622 or visit the Health Advocate website.

Read information provided by Health Advocate about Supporting Children at Home During COVID-19.

For more information, visit the Health Advocate webpage.

My Health Coach, offered through TrestleTree, provides confidential personalized health coaching to help faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents reach their personal health goals. To schedule an appointment, call (866) 237-0973.

For more information, visit the MyHealthCoach/TrestleTree webpage.

Teladoc telemedicine and behavioral health services are convenient and affordable options that allow individuals to speak with a U.S. board-certified doctor or licensed health provider by phone, video, or mobile app. Services are available 24/7. To register, go to the Teladoc website or download the Teladoc app.

For more information, visit the Teladoc webpage.

Campus Rec is offering free virtual fitness classes to all Princeton students, faculty, and staff. Classes include yoga, zumba, bodyweight boot camp, pilates, and more. No membership is required.

To view the schedule and join a class, visit the Campus Rec website and click on the Zoom meeting link.

Immediate action may be required for employees who have a recurring order for monthly transit vouchers or passes in place and are temporarily not commuting to work due to COVID-19. For details, visit the Benefits Updates During COVID-19 webpage.

Isles Financial Solutions is a money management and credit improvement service designed to help individuals take charge of their financial future.

Isles is available to answer questions or meet by phone, video, or email and may be reached at (609) 341-4700. Press 4 to access Isles’ Financial Solutions and Housing Assistance line.

For employees concerned about protecting their finances or paying bills during the coronavirus pandemic, read guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

To schedule an appointment with a TIAA financial consultant, call (800) 732-8353, weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.

During the coronavirus outbreak, TIAA has moved all scheduled in-person appointments to phone or online appointments. As of March 26, this policy is in effect through April 13, 2020.

PFCU created HELPER Loan to assist members who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

PFCU is open with drive thru lanes and ATM at 774 Alexander Road, Princeton. To speak to someone, call (800) 456-5038. Visit the PFCU website for more details about services and other information.

• Are You Worried About the Coronavirus?
• 4 Emotional Intelligence Skills for Handling Crises
• How to Keep the Greater Good in Mind During the Coronavirus Outbreak
• 6 Ways to Find Calm Intervention During a Panic Storm
• 7 Ways to Be More Productive When Working From Home
• Guidance for Managing Teams through Change (provided by the Princeton University Library Office of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness)
• Virtual Resources for Parents (curated by the Princeton University Library Office of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness)

Carebridge Webinars

Carebridge, the University’s Employee Assistance Program provider, has posted the following webinars:

• COVID-19: Facts You Need to Know
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Motivating Through Change for Leaders

Health Advocate

• Psychological Effects of Coronavirus (webinar)
• Supporting Children at Home During COVID-19

LinkedIn Learning

Anyone with a valid Princeton netID has access to LinkedIn Learning.

The following LinkedIn Learning playlists were curated by the Princeton University Library Office of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness and HR's Learning and Development Team:

• Remote Working Tips
• Change Management
• Communication
• Managing Interactions
• Coaching and Feedback
• Effective Meeting Skills

• Happify Daily (Complete the box that says “subscribe to happify”)
• Project Happiness (Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for daily e-mails)
• Greater Good – Keys to Well-Being
• Building Resilience and Well-Being

• Online Live Performances curated by Princeton University Concerts
• Princeton University Concerts Collaborative Listening Project