Work Life Resources
Childcare Resources | Education Benefits | Eldercare Resources | Employee Assistance Program
The University of Alabama recognizes the challenges of balancing work and family life. We are committed to providing programs and resources that help address these needs. We hope that you find these tools useful as we continuously strive to recruit and support the Best and Brightest faculty & staff and their families.
Completed in the summer of 2005, the Child Development Research Center is dedicated to being a leader in the study of young children. The CDRC is a state-of-the-art, 64,000 sq-ft research facility equipped with the latest multi-media research technology, 7 large research suites, and 8 research rooms. The CDRC also has 10 children's classrooms, complete with research and observation booths and access to a playground, which accommodate an on-site children's program. The Children's Program is a laboratory school that enrolls students ages 0 - 5 yrs. In addition the CDRC houses Child Development Resources, which helps families across the state of Alabama provide a safe, loving, and enriching life for their young children.
The University of Alabama’s Speech and Hearing Center offers a variety of services for children and adults. Some of their services include: counseling, speech and language evaluations, speech and language therapy for children and adults, a full range of hearing evaluations, computerized hearing-aid fitting, dispensing, and repair. The Speech and Hearing Center can be contacted at (205) 348-7131.
Parenting can be tough. All parents have times of frustration or stress over the difficulties of raising a child. The University of Alabama Child Development Resources and Alabama Children’s Trust Fund have partnered to provide a Parenting Assistance Line that can be reached at (866) 962-3030. Parenting resource specialists are available to listen and offer helpful information and support Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm. Messages can be left at any time. Callers can also request literature about their specific parenting concerns. Calls are free and confidential.
The University of Alabama’s Bama Flex program provides University employees the opportunity to create a pre-tax account to help pay for dependent care expenses. The program is administered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.
The University of Alabama offers educational benefits, special training opportunities and tuition grants for eligible faculty and staff. Eligible faculty and staff receive 100% tuition grants and eligible dependents receive 50% tuition reimbursement. Benefit details can be found here.
Several tax benefits are available to help families meet the cost of postsecondary education. Tax benefit resources can be found here.
The mission of the University of Alabama's Center for Mental Health and Aging (CMHA) is to develop new knowledge, test new interventions, and disseminate information related to mental health and aging. CMHA has four primary focus areas: Elder Caregiving, Mental Health of Rural Elders, Quality of Care in Institutional Settings and Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues. CMHA conducts a regular Scientific Seminar Series on a variety of age related topics. The CMHA is also available to present to groups upon request. For more information, the CMHA can be contacted at (205) 348-7518.
The University of Alabama’s Speech and Hearing Center offers a variety of services. Some of their services include: counseling, speech and language evaluations, speech and language therapy for children and adults, a full range of hearing evaluations, computerized hearing-aid fitting, dispensing, and repair. The Speech and Hearing Center can be contacted at (205) 348-7131.
The Tuscaloosa area has a number of retirement communities. Capstone Village is a retirement community developed in partnership with the University of Alabama. Capstone Village overlooks the University of Alabama campus and offers transportation, medical care, rehabilitation therapy, fitness and social activities and shopping. For more information, call (205) 248-0028 or (800) 799-5099.
The Employee Assistance Program is intended to help employees more effectively deal with the stress of juggling the demands of work, family and other obligations. The program is confidential and is contracted through the DCH Employee Assistance Program. The EAP provides professionally trained counselors equipped to help with a variety of life challenges. In addition to counseling services, The EAP also provides training, education and on-site crisis intervention. For an appointment call (205)759-7890 or (866) 840-0750.
Employee Health Promotion and Wellness Program: Launched in 2007, this office provides faculty and staff with resources to improve quality of life through the adoption of healthier lifestyle behaviors. The programs focus on five key areas of health improvement and maintenance: nutrition and weight control; tobacco control; prevention and self-care; physical activity; and life balance. The office's signature program is WellBama, a wellness screening and health coaching program that assists faculty with the identification and understanding of key factors relating to a healthy lifestyle (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and much more), combined with a personalized coaching session with a wellness expert. (205) 348-0077
The University of Alabama provides a comprehensive benefits package. In addition to top-notch medical benefits, the University offers a generous leave policy including annual, sick and holiday leave, as well as employee/family-friendly leave of absence policies. For a complete employee benefits summary, click on the benefits link above.
The University of Alabama offers a wide array of health & wellness resources. The University Medical Center provides a walk-in clinic for faculty, staff and their families who are covered under The University of Alabama medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield). The clinic is staffed by Board Certified Nurse Practitioners who treat urgent non-emergency complaints such as minor injuries, respiratory complaints, fever, coughs, sore throats and minor eye infections. Lab and radiology services are available in-house in most cases. Physician consultations are readily available when needed. No appointments are taken or needed. The University Medical Center can be contacted at (205) 348-5030.
The University of Alabama is home to some of the finest recreational facilities in the country. University Recreation's offerings include a Recreation Center with state of the art resistance and cardiovascular equipment, basketball, volleyball, racquetball and multi-purpose courts, a suspended running track and indoor climbing wall. The recreation center also houses the outdoor recreation office which offers equipment rental, an onsite bicycle repair shop and a variety of outdoor programs. The University’s Aquatic Center contains indoor lap pools and an additional workout facility. For individuals preferring to exercise outdoors, the University’s tennis and outdoor pool complex provide great opportunities. For those wanting to keep it simple, the beautiful campus provides miles of paths great for walking, running or biking. University Recreation has a number of family friendly policies that will make fitness fun for the whole family. For more information, contact University Recreation at (205) 348 5164.