University Health Services

Be Well at Work -- Wellness Program

• Current calendar of healthy lifestyle programs, health screenings, workshops, classes and events that support you in leading a healthy lifestyle.

UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

The Wellness Letter, a collaboration between the School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, and a national team of writers and editors, delivers practical, evidence-based coverage of the news about preventive medicine, self-care, nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being in practical, engaging, easy-to-use language.

• Free Online: BerkeleyWellness.com addresses timely topics and you can sign up for daily alerts.

• Newsletter Subscription:  http://alerts.berkeleywellness.com/bookstore/

UC Living Well

UC Living Well: UCOP's wellness initiative for faculty and staff. Find health plan resources, links to all UC Wellness Programs for faculty and staff, and additional resources.

Find recommended online resources, including interactive self-assessment tools, organized by health topic. 

Smoking Cessation - a comprehensive list of resources and referrals to quit smoking programs available through a variety of delivery methods including online, telephone counseling, local classes, and links to programs offered through the health plans.

California Smokers' Hotline

(1-800-NO-BUTTS)
California Smokers' Helpline(link is external) is a telephone counseling program, offering up to seven FREE sessions of individual telephone support with trained counselors. The California Smokers' Helpline services have been proven in clinical trials to double a smoker’s chances of successfully quitting. The Helpline offers: 

• one-on-one, telephone counseling to quit smoking
• referral to local programs and
• self-help materials.

Services are available in six languages (English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese) and specialized services are available for teens, pregnant women, and tobacco chewers. The Helpline also provides information to friends and family members of tobacco users. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 am to 9 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Voicemail and recorded messages are available 24 hours a day.

Looking to make change in your life? Whether you want to build better habits, achieve new goals, or make small adjustments to your daily routine, Be Well At Work's Self Coaching Wellness Guide can support you in these efforts! 

This self-paced, step-by-step guide provides you the tools and resources in approaching behavior change. Explore the guide homepage to learn more about the program, what each step entails, and how you can get started! 

Check out the guide tutorial presentation for a complete breakdown and explanation!