Bard Human Resources
Employee Wellness
Photo by China Jorrin ’86

Employee Wellness

Health | Wellness | Connection

Upcoming Events

  • 10/17
    Saturday
    Various Campus Locations
  • 10/19
    Monday
    Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1
  • 10/20
    Tuesday
    Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A )
  • 10/21
    Wednesday
    Center for Spiritual Life ( Lower level of Resnick Commons Village A )
  • 10/21
    Wednesday
    Stevenson Athletic Center, Classroom 1

Wellness Quick Links

Employee Wellness Resources

Bard Instructional Classes

Join us!
Did you know? Bard College offers instructional classes every week, including yoga and fitness. Classes are facilitated through the Stevenson Athletic Center and open to all faculty and staff. Class schedules are listed on the campus calendar and Daily Mail, and sent directly on class days from [email protected]. You can also enjoy some of our yoga classes in the playlist here.

Stevenson Athletic Center

The Stevenson Athletic Center is open to students and employees, with hours posted on bardathletics.com. Visitors should present their Bard ID at the front desk when entering the building. Please visit the website for more information.

Top Tools

  • ComPsych Guidance
    ComPsych Guidance offers free and confidential resources to faculty and staff to help navigate unique challenges. Services include counseling for stress management, alcohol and drug abuse, marital or family conflict, and resources to help find child care, financial/legal expertise. Call ComPsych to schedule an appointment with a professional at 800-272-7255 or TDD: 800-697-0353.

    The toll-free number gives you direct, 24/7 access to a GuidanceConsultantSM who will answer your questions, and if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources. You can also access articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other helpful tools by visiting ComPsych's website at guidanceresources.com.
  • Telehealth
    Members have access to LiveHealth Online, a national telehealth provider that provides patients with 24/7 access to a network of board-certified doctors, pediatricians, and licensed therapists that can treat many emergency conditions, including providing behavioral health services via a computer, tablet, or mobile device. Secure and private chats are available. Prescriptions can be sent by your provider to a pharmacy if needed. Copays are temporarily waived. Sign up at livehealthonline.com
Spiritual Life
Chaplain Mary Grace Williams at the Blessing of the Animals, 2019. Photo by Eliza Watson ’23.

Spiritual Life

Bard Chaplaincy provides a diverse staff of chaplains to meet the varied spiritual needs on campus in collaboration with a wide range of community partners. They are available for pastoral care and support for the entire Bard community. For more information, please contact Mary Grace Williams at 203-858-8800 or [email protected] or visit the Chaplaincy calendar for upcoming meetings and services.
General Wellness Resources
Here are a few of our current favorites. For more resources, please visit the following pages:

Self-Care Tips and Toolsand Off-Campus Wellness Resources

The iChill App shares with you a set of wellness skills called the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®. Science tells us that when we exercise our resiliency muscle by practicing wellness skills, our wellbeing expands. We have learned what we pay attention to grows.

Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and kinder world. Need to boost your happiness? Join the 10 Days of Happiness Program. Get a free online coaching program for challenging times. Have a few minutes to squeeze in some quick wellness practices? Try the Action for Happiness App.
Local and County Resources
LOCAL RESOURCES

Red Hook Responds is a local organization that harnesses and centralizes the efforts of dozens of agencies and hundreds of volunteers to maximize and expand programs already in place. Red Hook Responds works in collaboration with elected officials in the Town and Village of Red Hook and the Village of Tivoli. Services include grocery and prescription pickup, meal delivery, food pantry delivery, community chat, and tech support, among others. Helpline is M-F from 9am-5pm at (845) 640-4788 and volunteers are always welcome!

Red Hook Responds Community Resources: Comprehensive list and contact information for local resources: Addiction ● Animals & Pets ● Children ● Community ● Coronavirus ● Domestic & Physical Abuse ● Eating Disorders ● Financial Assistance ● Food & Meals ● Government ● Grocery Delivery ● Health & Hospitals ● Heat ● Housing ● Legal Assistance ● LGBTQ ● Mental Health ● Racism & Bias ● Seniors ● Utilities ● Veterans ● Youth

Dutchess County Crisis Services
  • Call or TEXT HELPLINE: 845-485-9700 
    Speak to a mental health professional any time of day or night. 
  • Walk In @ The Stabilization Center
    230 North Road
    Poughkeepsie, NY
New York Project Hope Emotional Support Helpline 1-844-863-9314 or visit nyprojecthope.org.

COUNTY RESOURCES

Employee Education Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Human Resources Quick Links

Contact Us

Bard College Office of Human Resources
Mailing Address: PO Box 5000, (Street Address: 30 Campus Road)
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Phone: 845-758-7428 or Fax: 845-758-7826
Email: [email protected]

We are open Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm