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.
Contact us for more support by emailing mapinfo [at] uft [dot] org (mapinfo[at]uft[dot]org) or calling 1‑212‑701‑9620. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or phone or text the UFT Mental Health Helpline at 1‑866‑UFT‑FOR‑U (1‑866‑838‑3678) - a free and confidential union mental health helpline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn more about how MAP can support you.
Managing stress and anxiety
- Nature Therapy
Studies show being outdoors can reduce blood pressure, sharpen your focus, improve your mood, ease depression and boost your immune system. - Calm offers premium access to its mindfulness app through NYSUT.
- Stress assessment test
Answer 21 questions to help yourself understand how you're doing. - Recommendations for minimizing stress
Get 19 quick tips for handling your stress.
Virtual resources
- NYC Well Hotline
Call 888-692-9355 - Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 for crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies. - Safety planning for domestic violence survivors
- Trauma counseling for in-service AFT members: 27 hours of counseling for a number of specific events either both on and off the job. This is for in-service members, not retirees. Specific events include aggravated assault, sexual assault, injured in a natural disaster, contracted an infectious disease at work, bullying/harassment at work, domestic violence, victim of gun violence, secondary trauma from gun violence at work.
- Virtual resources for those struggling with substance use
Online supports that might be helpful for recovery. - Meditation and mindfulness
Practice meditation and mindfulness with these apps for your cellphone. - Book apps
If you have a library card, download these apps to borrow free books from your local library. - MAP's Brewing Wellness podcast
This podcast from the UFT Member Assistance Program is meant to inspire you and motivate you.
Self-care
- Promoting sibling kindness for all ages
- Mindfulness activities and resources
Here are some tools to get you started on your mindfulness journey.