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Under the M

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Suicide Prevention Awareness

Consider what you need to support your mental health: It could be rest. Connection. Better boundaries. Maybe it’s talking with someone you trust, or time away from your screen, or even just five quiet minutes in your day.

Whatever it is, it’s worth paying attention to what you are needing- and you don’t have to do it alone.

The has many resources, including counseling, life coaching, finance consultations, legal referrals, and more that can help reduce stress at no cost to you.  

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Fall 2025 Wellcheck

It's wellcheck time! From 6:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 28-31, MUS Wellcheck will be available on campus in UC 330-333. Be sure to read through the information on what is included and follow the instructions to register for an appointment.
Learn More and Register Online
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Enjoy UM's Natural Areas

Explore Mount Sentinel and Fort Missoula

Research shows that spending time in nature is good for our mental health. Lucky for us, UM's campus features access to incredible natural areas!

Hike the M trail on your lunch break, or explore the nature along the Bitterroot River and rich local history at Fort Missoula.

Learn more about UM's natural areas.

MUS Wellness

Wellness - Montana University System
is a health and wellness resource for employees that aims to help members stay healthy by providing and incentivizing preventative health screenings, healthy lifestyle education and support, and disease prevention/management programs.

Mental and Physical Health Resources

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Relaxation Station

The Relaxation Station, located within the Curry Health Center, is a sanctuary where you can explore and learn relaxation techniques such as massage, meditation, mindfulness, coloring and art therapy, journaling, aromatherapy, sound and light therapy. Schedule your free visit online.
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Access a free, personalized exercise program and PT consultations. Employees and dependents 18+ enrolled in a BCBSMT medical plan through the Montana University System are eligible for Hinge Health, a digital exercise therapy program. 

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Well-being Courses on LinkedIn Learning

Curated by the Office of Organizational Learning and Development, this set of Well-being courses is free for all UM employees via LinkedIn Learning.
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The Montana University System Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits are available to all MUS employees and their household members. EAP services include 24-hour crisis help, up to 7 no-cost confidential counseling sessions, and access to online consultations with licensed counselors.
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Our medical plan covers more than doctor's appointments. Use it for mental health/substance use disorder services; physical, occupational, speech, cardiac, respiratory, pulmonary, and massage therapies; acupuncture and chiropractic treatments; hearing aids; obesity management and dietary/nutritional counseling.
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Campus Recreation

Employees can join Campus Recreation for access to the fitness and recreation center, grizzly pool, fitness classes, personal training programs, indoor track, squash and racquetball courts, basketball courts, saunas, and climbing wall.
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Outdoor Program

UM employees can participate in Outdoor Program trips, boating, camping, climbing, biking, and winter equipment rental, and bike/ski maintenance workshops. Class and rental fees are lower if you're a Campus Recreation member.
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You can request reimbursement for the cost of up to 60 massages per year. Reimbursement is of the allowed amount per visit, minus the applicable copay. Use this form to submit reimbursement claims!
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Physical Therapy Clinic

Need PT? Consider using the UM Physical Therapy Clinic, right here on campus. The clinic provides quality, patient-centered physical therapy care while serving as a teaching facility for graduate physical therapy students. Your care will be provided by a licensed physical therapist, along with graduate physical therapy interns.

Employee Discussion Hour

 

Mark your calendars!

Fall 2025 Employee Discussion Hour Dates and Times

  • Monday, Sept. 15 from 3-4 p.m., Missoula College, Room 340
  • Thursday Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. - noon, UC Room 225
  • Friday, Nov. 14 from 10-11 a.m., PJW ED 334 Classroom
  • Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 3-4 p.m., UC Gaming Den Lounge

 

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Supporting Employee Wellness - For Managers

Support your team's well-being
This learning path, developed by the Office of Organizational Learning and Development, features 8 short videos for managers to learn how to support their teams' well-being. Only 23 minutes long, it explores a manager's influence on employee wellness, work boundaries, and belonging. Use your NetID and password to sign into LinkedIn Learning to access this learning path.

Local and Online Well-being Resources