We have collected some resources to common categories affecting our wellness below. If you have an additional resource that would be of value to State employees or retirees, please suggest it by emailing us at dhr.livewellvermont@vermont.gov.
General
- Preventing Health Misinformation
- Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being | HHS.gov
- Stay informed with the LiveWell Teams Channel or YouTube Channel
Physical
- Ergonomics: Driving or desk guides, and the Ergonomic Intake Form | Agency of Administration
- Design your own workout - AHA
- Find new exercises or check form on your favorites
- 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
- Activity Planner - Move Your Way
- Physical Activity Breaks for the Workplace
- Deskfit Booklet - 20 Exercises you can do without leaving your workspace
- Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review - PMC
Nutrition
- Understanding the link between food and mental health
- LiveWell Recipe Demonstrations
- 10 Secrets to Cooking Healthier
- Learn about eating healthy with MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture
- How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day
Financial
- Understanding the Mental-Financial Health Connection
- Smart About Money Courses
- Empower
- Financial Literacy Courses from the Treasury
- Investor.gov: Tools, articles, calculators, and quizzes.
- Child/Elder Care: Cost reimbursement and resources, there are eligibility requirements.
Preventative
- Sleep Survival Series
- Adult Immunization Schedule
- Are You Up to Date on Your Preventive Care? | Chronic Disease | CDC
- Livongo Resources: Blood pressure and blood sugar management tools for those insured through the State only.
- Understand your health insurance benefits, so you can take full advantage of your plan.
Mental Health
- Invest EAP: For employees and anyone in their household, this site also contains supportive resources for financial wellbeing, substance use, and other tools. New users will need organizational password “vteap” for account creation.
- Mental Health | United Way 211
- United Way Mental Health Tool Kit
- Find a therapist
- Mindfulness Workbook
- Substance use support services: Vermont Helplink for alcohol & drugs and 802 Quits for tobacco use
Intellectual
Enjoy the resources available through:
- CAPS SharePoint Page
- Continuous Improvement
- Learning Management System/CSOD
- State of Vermont Department of Libraries
Social/ Emotional
- Random Acts of Kindness Workplace Challenges
- 5 for 5 Challenge
- Recipes for Connection | HHS.gov
- Connect at work with Communities of Practice or the Subject Matter Expert Directory
- Opportunities to connect for in person, hybrid/virtual or asynchronous teams
Environmental
- Scrap Food Waste: Eat What You Buy. Compost the Scraps
- What Do I Do With This...? | Department of Environmental Conservation
- Green Up Vermont – Green Up Day
- The connection between nature and mental health
- Find a State Park or Rail Trail near you!
- Sports for Every Body - Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports