Mental Health and Support Resources

Resources from Harvard Longwood Campus and the Harvard Chan School:

Harvard’s EAP provider, KGA, provides free and confidential access to counseling via chat, phone or email. Please visit their website for more information or call at 1-877-327-4278.
^{NOTE: The KGA benefit is available to both paid/employee and unpaid/stipendee postdocs. If you have questions regarding access, please contact facultyaffairs@hsph.harvard.edu.}

• • KGA Mental Health Solutions:
    • • ^{Immediate counseling availability. Speak with a KGA Counselor for short-term support 24/7.}
      • ^{Expanded counseling network. We locate in-network providers with availability for you.}
      • ^{Diverse counseling network. We have added hundreds of counselors to our network who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled.}
      • ^{National partners. BetterHelp and Talkspace provide expanded options and message-based counseling.}
      • ^{Group support. HeyPeers is a video-based peer support program for topics such as anxiety, depression, partner issues, substance misuse, and more.}
      • ^{Wellness Calendar. Live webinar and online resources each month.}
      • ^{Mental Health Self-Assessments. Anonymous questionnaires can assist in understanding how and when you should reach out to KGA.}
      • ^{Wellness resources. Topics cover numerous areas of daily life to increase resiliency.}
  • Ease of access – You and your household members can access KGA services 24/7 by:
    • • ^{Telephone (800-648-9557)}
      • ^{KGA LifeServices Platform to self-schedule, text/chat, and email.}
      • ^{KGA Mobile app for access anywhere at any time (available in the Apple or Google Play stores).}
  • Confidentiality – Information regarding your use of KGA services will NOT be released to your employer or anyone else without your consent.  This includes all personal identifying information and information about the KGA services you have accessed via text or online.

The HMS/HSDM/HSPH Ombuds Office is available to support people during times of crisis:

• • Melissa Brodrick, Ombudsperson – Phone: 617-432-4040/Email: melissa_brodrick@hms.harvard.edu
  • Justin Neiman, Ombudsperson – Phone: 617-432-4043/Email: justin_neiman@hms.harvard.edu
  • Or appointments can be made through Robin Cheung, Program Administrator – Phone: 617-432-4041/Email: robin_cheung@hms.harvard.edu

Resources from Harvard University’s Nock Lab:

• Resources – https://nocklab.fas.harvard.edu/resources
• Crisis Management – https://nocklab.fas.harvard.edu/crisis
• Tasks and Measures – https://nocklab.fas.harvard.edu/tasks
• Professional Organizations – https://nocklab.fas.harvard.edu/organizations

Resources from the Harvard Divinity School:

Harvard Chaplains

Harvard Chaplains is the umbrella organization of 38 chaplains representing 26 of the world’s traditions, united in their commitment to serving Harvard’s diverse student communities.

The sites below are maintained by organizations external to Harvard University; their inclusion here does not necessarily imply endorsement by the University.

External Support Groups and Articles:

Mount Auburn Hospital Bereavement Support Groups

Mount Auburn Hospital offers three eight-week-long bereavement support groups series a year. Each series will meet for eight Wednesday evenings, 6–7:30 pm in the Clough Conference Room.

Any adult who has experienced the death of someone close is welcomed. Participants have experienced the death of a spouse or partner, child, sibling, friend, or other relative. Contact
Beth Loomis, director of pastoral care, at eloomis@mah.harvard.edu or 617.575.8606.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Samaritans
– “Supporting Those at Risk for Suicide” (2021 Presentation)

Massachusetts Support

Fenway Health Support Groups

DFCI Articles
– Strategies and Tips for Grieving
– Bereavement Guide

Online Resources
– On Point, WBUR: How We Grieve January 2, 2015 (episode)
– Griefnet.org: An internet community of people dealing with grief, death, and loss
– Actively Moving Forward(AMF): College students supporting one another in grieving the illness or death of a loved one
– Griefshare.org: A website that provides listings of local grief support groups
– The Dougy Center: The national center for grieving children and families
– Center for Loss and Life Transition: Articles and book excerpts
– Hold the Door for Others: A detailed PDF workbook on “Finding Your Way Through Loss and Sudden Adversity”
– Association for Death Education and Counseling(ADEC): Resources on coping with loss
– Help Guide: Coping with Grief and Loss
– Hampshire College’s Grief Resources Bibliography(PDF): Extensive bibliography of books organized by subtopic and audience
– Six Tips for Dealing with Grief and Loss in Recovery
– HealGrief
– ModernLoss
– The Grieving Person’s Bill of Rights
– Helpful Tips for Grieving College Students
– Helping Children to Cope with Grief
– Emotional Healing After a Miscarriage
– Grief.com
– COVID Grief Network for Young Adults (20’s and 30’s)
– Dealing with Grief and Bereavement: National Association of Nursing Home Attorneys
– What’s Your Grief
– The Dinner Party: 20’s and 30’s
– Compassionate Friends: Death of a Child