Support Resources
We recognize that this is a very stressful time in our personal and professional lives. We must support one another. Check in on colleagues and remember that you are not alone. Please know that there is help available. Reach out for support as needed. Below are various support resources available to all employees regardless of your role in the organization.
Code Lavender is a mechanism to provide a rapid response to the emotional needs of staff after unexpected or adverse events. The purpose is to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support to all staff members, depending on the needs of the individual or group of individuals involved. Any employee can call a silent code (not called overhead) by dialing the operator (3-2-1) and requesting a Code Lavender. A callback number and the unit or individual requesting the code is given to the operator, and a chaplain will return your call. This service is available 24/7.
Resilience at The Brook. Our new employee respite area is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Level 5 off The Brook near Human Resources. This space is for employees to relax, rejuvenate and refresh. Please take a moment to get some quiet time, privacy and to escape from the noise and fast pace of the work environment.
Mindfulness Meditation sessions are available Monday to Friday at 8 am and noon via the Daily Mindfulness Meditation Team on Microsoft Teams and in the Resilience at the Brook room.
Spiritual Care Hotline. Chaplains are available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm at (631) 559-6211. For urgent matters, please call the hospital operator and request the chaplain on-call (24/7).
Hardship Fund and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). If you are experiencing a financial emergency, please consider the Hardship Fund. Visit our Employee Assistance Program website to explore available support resources. Please call EAP if you need assistance (631) 632-6085.
Healthier U. Visit Healthier U’s website to explore upcoming wellness events and programs.
Resources and Resiliency Tools provided by the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health can be accessed here: stonybrookmedicine.edu/covid19support
If you or a colleague are struggling and would like professional support, please contact the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health’s Employee Helpline at (631) 632-CHAT (2428).
Child Care
Stony Brook Child Care is an early childhood education center that fosters learning, creativity, and individuality in children while serving as a teaching model. We embrace diversity, value our highly qualified staff, and cultivate partnerships among our families, staff, board of directors, and community. We support the University's missions by providing educational experiences, research opportunities, and service to the community.
