The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) program is available to Postdoctoral Research Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows. EAP includes up to ten free counseling sessions with a licensed counselor for issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, and family stress. 

Postdoctoral Research Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows also can access telemedicine options available to you via University Human Resources here.

To learn more about maternity leave for Postdoctoral Research Associates, click here.

To learn more about maternity leave for Postdoctoral Fellows, click here.

The following external resources are not endorsed by the Office of University Postdoctoral Affairs (OUPA) or Brown University. They are listed here so that postdocs can explore them and decide if they are helpful for their needs.

Psychology Today - Psychology Today offers a directory for locating therapists, psychiatrists, teletherapy, and treatment centers.

BH LINK - BH Link's mission is to ensure that all Rhode Islanders aged 18 and above who experience mental health and substance use crises receive the necessary services quickly in an environment that encourages their recovery. BH Link offers immediate access to behavioral healthcare in a 24/7 community-based facility for those going through a mental health or substance use crisis. Call 401-414-5465 if you or someone you love needs assistance.

Zencare - Zencare is a digital platform that helps match people with high-quality, vetted mental health professionals.