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Wellness Tips and Helpful Resources
WELLNESS TIP # 1
Financial Well-Being
The state of our personal and family finances is a contributing factor to our sense of well-being. Striving to maintain or achieve "financial wellness" in a time when prices keep rising can be challenging and stressful. Whether it's investigating new saving strategies, educating your children to be
financially fit, or exploring the concept of "voluntary simplicity" which
appeared in the '90's and is now re-emerging, the resources below might offer you the support you need.
Choose to Save
Kids & Money
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Nickels & Dimes - Wellness Councils of America Online Financial Bulletin
America Saves - Saving Tips
US Dept. of Energy - Consumer's Guide to Energy Savings
Energy Conservation/Financial Management Workshops
Free Classes - Cornell Cooperative Extenstion
Your Money or Your Life
Interview with author Vicki Robin on voluntary simplicity
"Upon Reflection" Series, University of Washington
(Research Channel - January 1, 1998)
Simplicity Forum
Capital District Carpooling and Mass Transit Information
Zipride
University at Albany's own ride-sharing website!
IPool2
(Sponsored by CDTA and the Capital District Transportation Committee)
This website allows users to place carpool ads and find park and drive locations.
The program is for individuals who work or live in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, or Saratoga County.
CDTA
UAlbany employees can ride the CDTA bus #10, 11, 12, 63 and 90
as well as any UAlbany bus for free with their ID card.
The CDTA also has a trip planner option. On their web site,
click on the trip planner logo under the “connecting the region” section.
Put in your destinations and the time you wish to depart.
A trip showing the bus routes will be displayed along
with your estimated travel time.
NYS-Ride
New York State's new pre-tax tranportation program that
allows state employees to pay for transit far expenses
on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction.
Books Available From the EAP Library:
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom
The Laws of Money, The Lessons of Life
Live Well on Less Than You Think
Living Fiscally Fit: 1,000 Ways to Get Out of Debt & Build Financial Wealth
Living the Simple Life: A Guide to Scaling Down & Enjoying More
Personal Financial Fitness
Start Late, Finish Rich
Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That is
Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich
Women and Money
Your Money or Your Life
WELLNESS TIP # 2
On Being Mindful
Are you constantly on the go? Are you always “plugged in” somehow? What if you decided to take a moment each day to “be awake and fully aware?”
Eastern meditation (Buddhist) focuses on the concept of mindfulness—being “in the moment” and noticing without judgment. Try designating 5—10 minutes a day to being mindful—fully aware of what is going on inside and outside of yourself without judgment. Just notice.
You can do everyday things in a mindful way—like washing the dishes, making the bed, or eating a meal. Practicing mindfulness can relieve stress and bring you moments of peace throughout your busy day.
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf."
- Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
Founding Executive Director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, & Society at the University of Massachusett Medical School
How to do Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation - A Contemplative Practice
Neurological Reason for Doing Mindfulness Meditation
HELPFUL LINKS
NOTE: Resources and links listed on this webpage are
for informational purposes only and do not serve as any endorsement.
They are not intended to replace the advice of a qualified professional.
Be sure to check back from time-to-time
as new links will be added.
ADDICTION
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Al-Anon/Alateen (for friends, family members, and teens)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local AA Meetings
Rethinking Drinking (National Institute of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism)
Alcohol Screening
Debtor's Anonymous
Emotions Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Overeater's Anonymous
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA)
CREATIVITY
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Creative Arts for Healing
Creating Minds
National Center for Creative Aging
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
FEMA: Are you ready?
American Red Cross Disaster Services
Ready.Gov
DISEASE
Cancer Information
American Cancer Foundation
National Cancer Institute
American Institute for Cancer Research
Arthritis Foundation
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
American Heart Association
American Diabetes Association
Alzheimer's Association Northeast NY Chapter
Lyme Disease
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
NYS Coalition Against Domestic Violence
NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Equinox-Albany County
Homeless & Travelers’ Aid Society-Albany County
In Our Own Voices-Albany County (serving the needs of LGBT, people of color, friends, and families)
Domestic Violence Program-Columbia/Greene County
Family Counseling Center-Fulton County
Catholic Charities- Montgomery County
Unity House- Rensselaer County
Domestic Violence Services- Saratoga County
YWCA- Schenectady County
ELDER CARE
Eldercare Locator
NYS Department of Aging
Elder Care Network
Senior Services of Albany
Housing Options for Senior Adults of Upstate New York
As You Age: A Guide to Aging, Medicines & Alcohol
Umbrella of the Capital District (home maintenance)
St. Peter's Homecare Services
St. Peter's Lifeline Service
Respite Care (Catholic Charities programs for 14 area counties)
Assisted Living Directory (EAP does not endorse any of these facilities.)
FINANCE
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Central New York
SEFCU
Cornell Cooperative Extension Money Management Classes
C.A.$.H. of the Greater Capital Region
MyBenefits NY/WorkPays NY
FITNESS
Bike Advocacy and Safety
Capital District YMCA
America on the Move
Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club
Schenectady Wintersports Club/Northern NY Paddlers
GENERAL HEALTH
HealthFinder.Gov
Centers for Disease Control
WebMD
MDChoice
Medline Plus
New York Online Access to Health
National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Dr. Weil
FamilyDoctor.Org
MedLine Plus Health Information
GO GREEN
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide
Green Living - National Geographic
GRIEF & LOSS
Haven Grief Counseling Center
How to Deal With Grief
Hold The Door For Others (inspired by Sept. 11th)
Compassionate Friends
Grief & Bereavement for Kids & Teens-Community Hospice
Grief & Bereavement for Adults-Commumity Hospice
HEALING ARTS
Meditation Center
Meditation Information
Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage — Student Clinic
HEALTHY EATING
Nutrition.gov
American Dietetic Association
Vegetarian Resource Group
Honest Weight Food Coop, Albany
Troy Market
Local Harvest
IDENTITY THEFT
Privacy Rights
FTC: Identity Theft Prevention
New York State: Identity Theft
Albany County Help
UPD: Preventing Identity Theft
New York Identity Theft Information
Equifax
Experian
Transunion
Identity Theft Resource Center
INSPIRATIONAL
Daily Good
Motivational and Inspirational Quotes
LEGAL
Women’s Law
Legal Aid & Lawyer Referral Services for NY Northern District
CSEA Legal Benefits
UUP — Legal Benefits through NYSUT
LGBTQ
Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council (CDGLCC)
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)
Lesbian & Gay Family Building Project
Resources of New York LGBT Seniors
University at Albany LGBTQ Resources
MEN’S HEALTH
CDC: Men’s Health
Prostate Health Education Network
MENTAL HEALTH
Depression Screening
Anxiety Information
Anxiety Screening
National Institute of Mental Health
New York State Office of Mental Health
PARENTING
Prevent Child Abuse NY
Child Care Aware
NY State Dept. of Education Resources for Parents
Families Together in NY State
Capital District Child Care Counsel
Family and Children Services of the Capital Region
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children, Teens & Resiliency
Parsons Child and Family Services
Family Guide: Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy & Drug Free
Autism.org
UAlbany's Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
Asperger Syndrome
Community Cradle
PETS
Capital District Humane Association
Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society
Pet Care
Peppertree Rescue (dogs)
Noah's Kingdom (cat rescue)
PREGNANCY
Pregnancy.org
WebMD Health & Baby
American Pregnancy Association
Pregnancy Info.net
Health Pregnancy
RETIREMENT
NYS Retirement System
MSN Retirement
Social Security Website
NYS Work-Life Service Self-Help Guide to Pre-Retirement Planning
Academy for Lifelong Learning
Union College Academy for Lifelong Learning (UCALL)
Capital Region OASIS
RSVP - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the Capital Region
ExcelleShare - Share - Learn - Excel - Inspire
SELF IMPROVEMENT
NYS Colleges and Universities
NYC Educational Resources
The Knowledge Network
SMOKING CESSATION
NYS Smokers’ Quitline
QuitNet
American Lung Association
Quit.Org
STRESS MANAGEMENT
American Institute of Stress
Helpguide.org — Stress Relief
SUICIDE PREVENTION
New York State Suicide Crisis Telephone Numbers
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Suicide
American Association of Suicidology
NIMH: Suicide and Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center
Suicide Prevention
SUPERVISORS
Tips for Supervisors - Dealing with Performance Issues
Thoughtfulness Tips for Supervisors
Top 10 Tips for New Supervisors
Cultural Compentency
WOMEN’S HEALTH
To Life! Breast Cancer Education and Support
Breast Cancer Information
North American Menopause Society
Capital Region Action Against Breast Cancer
WORK RELATED
Career Mobility Office for New York State Employees
Time Management
Workplace Bullying
Bullying
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