Wellness

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Wellness Resources

Princeton University provides many benefits, programs, and policies designed to support the diverse population throughout individuals’ careers and work life. Read more to learn about the many offerings available to faculty, staff, and family members.

 

 

Employee Wellness Center with its three pillars: physical, mental, and financial
Employee Wellness Center @ 350 Alexander

Here you’ll find support to help you care for yourself and your family, so you can thrive at work and at home. Whatever challenges you’re facing, help is available. Schedule a free, confidential appointment with one of these resources:

All meetings take place in private rooms to ensure confidentiality. Appointments are required and convenient parking is available onsite. Certain programs will continue to offer virtual meetings.

350 Alexander Street, Princeton, NJ

 

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Physical Wellness

Princeton University is committed to providing faculty, staff, and their families with personalized and confidential resources, at no cost, to minimize health costs and maximize health and wellness. The resources range from online tools to make better healthcare decisions to on-site personal health coaches.

2nd.MD

2nd.MD is a free, confidential service that provides expert medical opinion services for individuals facing a healthcare concern. 2nd.MD experts are comprised of board-certified doctors who are recognized leaders in their fields. Receiving an expert second opinion and support can help provide confidence in one’s diagnosis and treatment plan.  

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Health Advocate

Health Advocate helps faculty and staff and their family members, including parents and in-laws, navigate the often complex healthcare system.

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MSK Direct

MSK Direct, through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, provides direct access to a team of professionals who specialize in cancer care to guide eligible faculty and staff through the process of diagnosis and treatment and oversee one’s care experience every step of the way.

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My Health Coach

Professional health coaches provide confidential personalized assistance to help individuals reach their personal health goals. Coaches are available to meet on campus or by phone. They are employees of TrestleTree, an accredited health transformation organization.

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Doctors In Your Office

Doctors In Your Office provide free and convenient on-campus physicals for staff at the Employee Wellness Center.

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Hinge Health

Hinge Health is a virtual physical therapy and exercise program designed to address chronic back, knee, hip, neck, or shoulder pain. This program is available at no cost to you and your dependents, aged 18 or older, who are enrolled in a Princeton medical plan.

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Mental Wellness

Princeton University recognizes that the mental health of faculty, staff, and their families is just as important as their physical health. Many resources are available, and assistance is easy to find.

Mental Wellness Resources

Princeton University cares about the mental health of its employees and their families, yet we also recognize that many people may be hesitant to speak up and seek help. If you are dealing with a mental health concern, please know, you are not alone.

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Resources For All Benefits-Eligible Employees & Dependents

2nd.MD

2nd.MD is a free, confidential service that provides expert medical opinion services for individuals facing a healthcare concern. 2nd.MD experts are comprised of board-certified doctors who are recognized leaders in their fields. Receiving an expert second opinion and support can help provide confidence in one’s diagnosis and treatment plan.  

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Carebridge

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, and more.

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Resources For Benefits-Eligible Employees & Dependents Enrolled in a Princeton Medical Plan

AbleTo

Available to Princeton medical plan participants, AbleTo can help individuals gain control of their medical condition or life change by addressing emotional challenges that can come with a diagnosis.

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Teladoc

Available to all Princeton medical plan participants, Teladoc telemedicine and mental 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.

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Brightline Therapy

If your child has a mental health issue, the Brightline team of licensed therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists can assess, diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, and provide medication management. In addition to therapy, coaching is available for everyday issues like stress or transitions.

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Financial Wellness

Financial wellness is important to everyone at all ages and, for this reason, Princeton University offers many avenues to access financial planning assistance. Financial planning helps individuals and families manage day-to-day living expenses; pay off debt; save toward a goal, e.g., buying a home or sending a child to college; and plan for retirement. Learn about and take advantage of the various resources Princeton provides.

CAPTRUST

CAPTRUST is an independent investment advisory firm that provides confidential investment and financial advice to participants in the Princeton University retirement plans.

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Isles

Isles Financial Services (IFS) provides personal finance education and counseling services for low- and moderate-income workers. IFS services are focused on everyday financial issues such as budgeting, credit, savings, and debt. IFS helps to reduce stress regarding money management and allows people to regain control of their finances for the long-term.

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TIAA

TIAA offers personal retirement plan investment advice and is the record keeper for the Princeton University Retirement Plans.

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Work Life

Taking care of your overall health and wellness is an important part of your contribution to Princeton's mission, and having work-life balance is a critical piece of this equation. Select "View All" or a category below to access the Wellness Resources Tool to find the resources and programs available to assist and support you and your family’s needs.

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Decision Support

Princeton University is committed to providing a range of resources to assist and support our faculty and staff with their personal and family needs. Tools offered vary from financial planning to benefit plan elections.

In addition to the below resources, the University also offers Alex, an online decision support tool,  designed to help individuals select medical benefits for themselves and their families. After responding to a few key questions, Alex will use the answers to provide a personalized health cost prediction and ranking for each health plan based on the individual’s unique health risks and preferences. Personal information obtained by Alex is anonymous and is not stored or shared.