UCLA values and supports the well being of its employees. Below are some of the programs and services the university offers so postdocs can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Physical Wellness
Explore the main Recreation website for info you about using UCLA recreational facilities and participating in programs.
Interested in Arts, Dance, Fitness, and Martial Arts? Check out Rec’s instructional classes
Need to quit smoking? Here are resources for a Tobacco-free Environment
FITZONE Classes are no-cost workouts for UCLA Staff and Faculty with convenient locations throughout campus and online
Bruin Health Improvement Program (BHIP) provides 10-week long programs to improve physical fitness and nutritional mindfulness
Working from home, no problem! Get active @Bruin P.A.W.S.
Mental Wellness
UCLA Staff and Faculty Counseling Center provides high quality yet free counseling services for employees and their family members.
Is stress taking its toll on your personal and work life? Learn how to manage stress in a positive and productive way by scheduling a Stress-Management Screening today.
Bruin Mindfit is a 4- week hands-on mindful movement and meditation course that teaches effective stress management tools.
Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) is a 6-week class series on principles of mindfulness and how to develop a personal meditation routine
The Virtual RISE Center offers a variety of practices and curated resources to support your holistic success
Work/Life Balance
If you need a reminder to move throughout the day, subscribe to MoveMail and get moving!
FitBreaks and Warm Up to Work short activity breaks
On and off-campus Childcare Resources:
The Staff & Faculty Counseling Center conducts a monthly Eldercare Support Group and has gathered Eldercare Resources
A new mom returning to work? Check out UCLA Lactation Rooms Map. Check with your academic personnel or hiring staff in your department for the closest options to your work space.
Music lover? Check out our Mindful Music Schedule
Where to get nutritious food on campus? Check out UCLA Dining on the Hill
Visit the nearby Westwood Farmers Market on Thursdays 12 – 5 pm
UCLA Teaching Kitchen is an educational, interactive space to develop nutritional and culinary skills