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How can my union help me or my loved one address an addiction issue?
The Member Assistance Program is committed to your well-being. Apart from offering short-term counseling services, MAP offers confidential support around addiction with a trained professional who can assess mental health and substance use issues and...
How many times a year can I contact the UFT Mental Health Helpline?
There is no limit to the number of times you can use the UFT Mental Health Helpline. Please note that the helpline is not a substitute for long-term counseling and you are not guaranteed to receive the same counselor every time you call.
Is there a fee to use the UFT Mental Health Helpline?
Contacting the UFT Mental Health Helpline is free of charge as a benefit of being a UFT member. The cost of services by external providers that the helpline may refer you to is based on various factors. Please check with your health insurance...
Will the information I tell the UFT Mental Health Helpline go back to my school or my principal/supervisor?
Both MAP and the UFT Mental Health Helpline are confidential services. Exceptions to confidentiality only occur if you are at imminent risk to yourself or others.
Can I call the UFT Mental Health Helpline instead of the UFT Call Center?
If your call is mental health related, yes! If your call is related to other union-related inquiries, no. Please call the UFT Call Center at 212-331-6311 for any non-mental health related inquiries – including information about leaves, pension...
What services does the UFT Mental Health Helpline provide? When should I call the UFT Mental Health Helpline?
For immediate help 24/7, in multiple languages. When in need of mental health assistance after normal business hours, on weekends or on holidays. Finding someone to speak with, in the language you feel most comfortable in, to help manage life’s...
What services does the UFT Member Assistance Program (MAP) provide? When should I call MAP?
For non-urgent situations when you can wait up to 48 hours for a call back from the MAP Program. Call the UFT Mental Health Helpline if you are in crisis, experiencing distress, need resources or a referral. Our counselors are available for UFT...
Who does the UFT Mental Health Helpline serve?
All UFT members and their families. You will be asked to verify your membership with your UFT ID number.
What is the UFT Mental Health Helpline?
The UFT's Member Assistance Program has teamed up with Vibrant Emotional Health to provide vital mental health support whenever a UFT member or their families are in need. Our 24/7 dedicated mental health support line is available 365 days a year in...
Are there any costs to use services provided by the UFT Member Assistance Program?
The Member Assistance Program is available free of charge to all UFT members. Your insurance plan may cover services for additional resources or referrals, depending on the plan you are enrolled in.
What happens in a UFT Member Assistance Program counseling session?
A counseling session is a confidential meeting between you and a MAP mental health professional to discuss your concern and figure out how best to resolve it.
What services can I receive through the UFT Member Assistance Program (MAP)?
Short-term individual counseling provided by professionally trained and licensed counselors in our offices for a variety of concerns members may have, from marital or family problems to stress or workplace issues or alcohol and drug addiction Short...
What kinds of issues can the UFT Member Assistance Program (MAP) help me address?
The UFT Member Assistance Program can help members: Find mental health services to fit your needs Assess for and refer to appropriate substance abuse programs Help with marital or family relationship problems Arrange assistance for victims of...
Resolution supporting the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and advancing pay equity, racial justice, and fair collective bargaining in women’s sports
The United Federation of Teachers, stands in full solidarity with the WNBPA and its members in their collective bargaining negotiations, and calls on the WNBA to bargain in good faith before the current agreement’s expiration.
Resolution to protect play and experiential learning during the school day
The United Federation of Teachers opposes developmentally inappropriate practices and works to restore child-initiated play and experiential learning with the active support of teachers in their rightful place at the heart of early childhood...
Resolution commemorating the significance of Stonewall and ongoing LGBTQIA+ advocacy
The UFT reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, unequivocally condemning all forms of discrimination and actively opposing any policies or rhetoric that diminish their rights or protections.
Resolution to support student dignity and well-being at Escuela Elemental Dr. Julio J. Henna
The UFT will support and help fund the installation of a student shower and clothing closet at Escuela Elemental Dr. Julio J. Henna, ensuring that all students have access to the essential resources they need to feel confident, respected and prepared...
Resolution in support of Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
The UFT will work with local and international partners to support humanitarian relief efforts in Jamaica, including through donations to reputable relief organizations and the UFT Disaster Relief Fund.
Contact MAP
See how to contact the Member Assistance Program and our support services for UFT members.
Testimony of Anne Goldman on the state of nursing in New York City
Anne Goldman, vice president for non-DOE and private sector members at the Federation of Nurses/UFT, delivered testimony before the City Council Committee on Hospitals.
Well-being resources
Download free mindfulness apps, take a fast online quiz to assess your stress level, learn more about nature therapy, and so much more with our collection of online self-care resources.
Mission & vision
The UFT’s Member Assistance Program is committed to fostering the emotional, social and professional well-being of all in-service UFT members throughout New York City. See our mission, vision and core values.
Individual counseling & consultation
Speak privately with a licensed mental health professional who can assist with referrals and access to other mental health resources.
Upcoming events
See all of our future workshops and services for UFT members listed in the UFT Events calendar.
New member support
Connection and camaraderie are essential during your first years in the NYC Department of Education. The Member Assistance Program offers events and member mentoring to support the UFT's newest members.
Counseling
The UFT's Member Assistance Program (MAP) has trained professional counselors who can guide you through issues that can affect your mental health. Our services are free, confidential, professional and voluntary.
Programs & events
Gain new skills, earn professional development credits, and find a new outlook on the things that affect your sense of well-being through MAP's programs, workshops and member events.
About us
The UFT Member Assistance Program has one goal: empowering UFT members to thrive — personally and professionally.
New Retiree Luncheon 2025
About 265 new retirees and guests celebrated their education careers at the UFT Welfare Fund New Retiree Luncheon in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters on Nov. 18. At a vendor fair prior to lunch, they learned about health care options like the UFT Welfare Fund’s Supplemental Health Insurance Program, as well as classes, seminars and trips offered through the Si Beagle Learning Centers, before enjoying a festive luncheon.
Day of Action 2025
UFT members around the city participated in a Day of Action to show solidarity with paraprofessionals. The action was timed to coincide with the City Council’s public hearing for the “RESPECT check” bill, which would provide annual checks of at least $10,000 to paraprofessionals.
Testimony in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for paraprofessionals
Testimony of Michael Mulgrew, UFT President, Priscilla Castro, Chairperson of the UFT Paraprofessionals Chapter, and others delivered in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals at the Nov. 13, 2025 City Council hearing...
Written testimony submitted in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for paraprofessionals
Testimony of educators and community members submitted in support of the "RESPECT check" bill for New York City paraprofessionals at the Nov. 13, 2025 City Council hearing.
We must help NYC’s paraprofessionals
There are 26,000 paraprofessionals who work in New York City’s public schools. Their work keeps the schools functioning, but their pay does not reflect their impact and value. UFT President Michael Mulgrew and City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa...
Embracing abundance
November can be a time of joy, generosity and togetherness. Yet it can also arrive bundled with stress, comparison and a sense of lack — whether financial, emotional or social. Cultivating abundance thinking and gratitude can transform not only how...
Staten Island Parent Conference 2025
Parents, caretakers, educators and community members gathered at the UFT’s Staten Island borough office on Nov. 8 for the UFT Staten Island parent committee’s annual conference. Attendees took the day to bond with other caregivers and gained valuable information and resources during workshops on topics like keeping students safe online and parent-teacher association governance.