COVID-19 Wellness Resources

Navigating these uncertain times with the COVID-19 virus may cause you to experience normal feelings of anxiety, loneliness or stress. Wellness@Work offers compassion to you at this challenging time and hope that some of these resources help you cope with stress or anxiety you may be experiencing.

On this page, we have compiled a variety of online wellness-related resources and events to help you thrive while the world around us is rapidly responding to the global pandemic.

View a 2-minute video highlighting some of the COVID-19 wellness resources available to you.

Resource Spotlight

COVID-19 Vaccination FAQs

Explore some FAQ's related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Recording: U of G, Let's Talk, featuring Dr. Joti Samra

View a recording from psychological health and safety expert Dr. Joti Samra. Learn to help yourself and others. Access additional resources provided by Dr. Samra and her team.
15-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) Workout Example

A quick example of High-Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) with Fitness Program Supervisor, Lynne Skilton-Hayes.
Work From Home Stretching Tips

Have you been sitting at your desk for too long? Maybe working from home has you sitting on a hard chair or awkwardly set-up causing aches and pains. This quick 10-minute stretching routine will help!
Gryphon Family Portal

U of G has many resources that can help our Gryphon family thrive during these unprecedented times. The links in this portal connect you to resources that can help make school life, work life and home life a bit easier during COVID-19.

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U of G's Response to COVID-19

View the latest information about U of G’s response to COVID-19 and check back regularly for updates.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Access to counselling is available to U of G employees 24 hours per day, seven days per week through the University's EFAP provider, Homewood Employee Health toll-free at 1-800-663-1142.

Learn more about EFAP Programs available to you.

Online Wellness Resources

There are lots of resources and supports available to you at this challenging time. We've curated a list of wellness resources for you:

Browse online resources by media type (apps, videos, blog posts) in the "Online Wellness Resources to Help you Thrive in Uncertain Times" blog article.
View a list of wellness resources by topic (mental health, elder care, grief and loss, etc.).

Blog Posts

Jun 30th, 2020
Summer Sunshine: Enjoy the outdoors & boost your mood
Jun 24th, 2020
COVID-19 Workplace Re-entry Toolkit
Jun 24th, 2020
COVID-19: Employee Fatigue, Isolation and Loneliness
May 19th, 2020
Parenting During a Pandemic
May 7th, 2020
#ColleagueKudos: Thank you to all U of G employees who continue to go to work
Apr 28th, 2020
Volunteer Opportunities to Stay Connected
Apr 20th, 2020
COVID-19: Increases in Domestic Violence
Apr 20th, 2020
COVID-19 Financial Tips for your Financial Health
Apr 6th, 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Managing the Impact
Apr 3rd, 2020
6 Tips to Help Cope with Self-Isolation

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Stay Connected

We want our U of G employees to stay connected and continue having discussions about their wellness at work.

We've launched a "U of G Wellness@Work Community" Teams group for faculty and staff to join to share resources and ideas, pose questions and connect with one another.