It is officially winter in Pittsburgh, and the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is available to help you meet your wellness goals… despite the cold! Whether you're looking to stay fit through the holiday treats and feasts or you're interested in enhancing your mental wellbeing, we've got a variety of wellness resources and programs to help you get started.

If you need to talk, there are people happy to listen – Allegheny County Warmline

Allegheny County Peer Support Warmline Service is staffed by mental health consumers who provide support to peers over the telephone. Their Telephone Support Specialists are trained to actively listen to callers and offer an outlet to those who need to talk. If you need somebody to listen to what is causing you stress or pain in your life, please contact them by calling 1-866-661-9276.

Take care of your emotional well-being with the help of the RxWell Mobile App

Do you want to start making healthier lifestyle choices? The RxWell app can help you overcome the barriers to living a healthier life. RxWell can help you manage and navigate health issues from stress and anxiety to tobacco cessation and nutrition. Download the RxWell app today to get started on your health journey.

Health by the numbers — Get a biometric screening through UPMC Health Plan

Learn more about your personal health through a biometric screening. Biometric screenings will determine several key wellness indicators including total cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose levels and more! Those who take part in a biometric screening are eligible to earn up to $80 in wellness incentive account credits. Schedule an appointment with Quest and get started. First time users should use Pitt2022 as your registration key. Returning users can log in with their existing login credentials.

Take advantage of the mental health support offered to you through Life Solutions

From online work life resources to counseling and coaching services, Life Solutions offer a broad range of services to assist University employees and their household members to balance the stressors of daily life. Life Solutions offers personalized care services, 24-hour crisis support, and online resources — all at no cost to you. Take care of your mental health this winter by exploring what Life Solutions can do for you.

Additional wellness resources to look into this winter:

• OHR Events Page: Check out the OHR Events Page for upcoming webinars, on-campus events, wellness campaigns, and more! Webinars presented by TIAA, Life Solutions, and Care.com will cover topics such as financial wellness, personal health, and professional wellness. Sign up for an upcoming event today!
• Group Lifestyle Balance: This diabetes prevention program aims to help individuals lose weight, become more physically active and reduce stress while teaching you healthier habits. Those interested in participating should email Natalie Capozzolo, at mymeds@pitt.edu no later than Dec. 20, 2022.
• Resolve Crisis Services: If you’re going through hard times, struggling with substance abuse, overwhelmed by work, or just generally feeling down, talking with somebody can help. Call the Resolve Crisis service line at 1-888-796-8226 at any time, any day, for any reason and somebody will be there to listen and help.
• Wellness for Life: Take advantage of the wellness resources provided to employees at Pitt. Whether it be emotional wellness, physical health, or mental wellbeing, the Wellness for Life page has tools to help you reach your personal health goals.