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Managing Through the Holidays
For many, the holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, but for others, it can be a particularly challenging time. How can you manage through the holidays if you are not looking forward to this season?

Post-Election 2024: Managing During Times of Uncertainty

Many Americans are likely experiencing a range of emotions following the election results this week. Some may be feeling joy and exuberance, while others may be feeling disappointment, frustration, and disillusionment. There are also individuals who may be experiencing emotions somewhere in between, such as indifference, feeling cautiously optimistic, or numb. Wherever you may be in the moment, be aware of your feelings and let go of any judgment for experiencing these emotions. Be compassionate to yourself as well as to others around you as these are times of uncertainty for many Americans.  

If you are seeking additional support during these times of uncertainty, the following article provides tips and coping skills to manage your emotions. Additionally, you may reach out to UCLA’s Staff and Faculty Counseling Center at (310) 794-0245 to schedule a confidential appointment with a licensed counselor for support.  

 


Today's fast-paced and complex world is full of opportunities and expectations, stressors, and personal and job-related challenges. The Staff and Faculty Counseling Center can help you navigate through uncomfortable situations and feelings, so you gain the insight you need to move forward.

 

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To reach the Staff & Faculty Counseling Center, call (310) 794-0245

The UCLA Staff & Faculty Counseling Center (SFCC), UCLA's employee assistance program (EAP), will be closed from 12/21/24-1/1/25 for the UCLA Campus’s Winter Closure, and will re-open on Thursday, 1/2/25. For a list of 24/7 Mental Health Resources, please see below, or visit this link: https://ucla.app.box.com/s/9kijrobpg24d5x0863v3xbzk63hp0mcu

  • 988: The SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE (24/7) (https://988lifeline.org/
    • The previous Suicide Prevention Center Hotline was 1 (800) 273-8255, which still functions, though it is the same line as 988.
  • 1 (800) 854-7771: LA County Department of Mental Health ACCESS HELPLINE (24/7) (https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/disaster-services/access-hotline/)
    • Services include deployment of crisis evaluation teams, information and referrals, gatekeeping of acute inpatient psychiatric beds, interpreter services, and client transport.
  • 1 (310) 825-2111: UCLA Ronald Reagan EMERGENCY ROOM (24/7) (https://www.uclahealth.org/emergency-department/)
  • 1 (310) 264-6644: The People Concern – SOJOURN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES (24/7) (https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/sojourn/)
  • 1 (424) 259-7208: UCLA RAPE TREATMENT CENTER (24/7) (https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/rtc)
  • 1 (310) 825-1491: UCLA POLICE DEPARTMENT Dispatch Number (24/7) (https://police.ucla.edu/)
  • 911: EMERGENCY NUMBER (Police Department) (24/7)
  • If you have Kaiser Insurance, you can call 1 (800) 900-3277: The Kaiser Helpline (24/7)
  • The following numbers are NOT CRISIS LINES, but are available to make REFERRALS VIA INSURANCE:
    • If you have Anthem Blue Cross Insurance, you can call 1 (844) 792-5141: The Anthem Behavioral Health Resource Center (24/7)
    • If you have HealthNet Blue & Gold Insurance, you can call 1 (800) 663-9355: The Managed Health Network Customer Service Number (24/7)
  • The following number is NOT A CRISIS LINE, but is available for ANYONE IN LA COUNTY TO FIND RESOURCES.
    • 211: 211 LA County (24/7) (https://www.211la.org/)
    • 211 provides information and referrals to services that best meet individual needs, through the 24-hour 2-1-1 call line, or through the website and chat.