TheWell@Caltech

No Cost Mental Health Support with SilverCloud

Caltech offers all employees free access to SilverCloud. SilverCloud is a self-guided online platform of different programs to help with anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, and staying resilient. Visit and get mental health support at:

https://caltech.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255

Printable Tip Sheets

• Better Sleep Tips
• Critical Incident Stress Information Sheet
• Self Care Strategies     
• Common Cognitive Distortions
• Caltech Quick Reference Domestic Violence Resources
• Los Angeles 24 Hour Domestic Violence Shelter Hotlines
• Los Angeles Domestic Violence Legal Resources
• San Gabriel Valley Homeless Resources

COVD-19 Specific Information

Caltech's COVID-19 Page

Campus Efforts and Resources for COVID-19

The US Department of State; Travel Information: travel.state.gov

California Coronavirus Response: covid19.ca.gov

Hanford Washington: https://www.hanford.gov/page.cfm/COVID-19

Washington State: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus

Livingston Louisiana: https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/92

Louisiana Information: http://ldh.la.gov/coronavirus/

Other Campus Resources

• Telecommuting Guidelines: telecommute.caltech.edu
• Human Resources: hr.caltech.edu

County Social Service Help (and Domestic Violence)

• 211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for all health and human services in LA County. The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time: https://www.211la.org/
• County of Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services Domestic Violence: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/main/programs-and-services/specialized-supportive-services/domestic-violence/
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: dmh.lacounty.gov
• Los Angeles County Human Services Hotline: http://www.211la.org

Emotional Wellbeing (Free Resources)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
• SilverCloud: self-guided online platform that consists of different modules to help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships: https://caltech.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/
• Mindfulness Resources, The Center for Mindful Living: mindfullivingla.org
• Guided Meditations in English & Spanish: uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations
• Breathing and Mindfulness Phone Apps: Breathe, Calm, Headspace.
• Online Yoga, All Levels: doyogawithme.com
• Podcasts:https://brenebrown.com/podcast/dr-vivek-murthy-and-brene-on-loneliness-and-connection/
• https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-strong-backs-soft-fronts-and-wild-hearts/

Mindfulness & Guided Meditation

• The Center for Mindful Living- inspiring videos, free mindfulness teachings, and guided meditation: mindfullivingla.org
• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center- free guided meditations in English & in Spanish: uclahealth.org/marc/mindful-meditations
• UCSD Center for Mindfulness- mindfulness videos, mindful poetry, guided audio & video mindfulness practice: medschool.ucsd.edu/som/fmph/research/mindfulness/mindfulness-resources/Pages/default.aspx
• Bilingual Center for Mindfulness- Spanish language information of mindfulness and guided meditations: bilingualmindfulness.com/es/
• Mindful Heart Center- Japanese speaking mindfulness community resources: mindfulheartcenter.com/meditation