Well Being
Well-Being and Diversity
At Adventist Health White Memorial, we understand that physicians who care for themselves are more prepared to care for their patients. Our residency programs require commitment — but we understand that residents are people, too, and need time off, rest and a sense of community. To that end, we provide a range of resources to promote physician well-being and prevent burnout.
Find Help and Resources
- Associate and Physician Gym
- Employee Assistant Program
- Mental Wellness
- Retreats and Community-building Activities
- Self-Screening Tools
- Sick Days and Time Off
- Additional Resources
Associate and Physician Gym
This workout and fitness facility is designed to make staying in shape easier and more accessible for residents. Located on the first floor of the North Building, the center offers 24/7 complimentary access for all residents.
Employee Assistance Program
All residents can use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and life coaching services. Counselors can also offer tips for stress management and burnout prevention. To learn more about the EAP, contact: Angela Zuidema, MA, MFT,(323) 265-5013,Zuidema1@ah.org.
Mental Wellness
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliancewww.dbsalliance.org
- National Mental Health Information Centerwww.mentalhealth.org1-800789-2647
- National Alliance for the Mentally Illwww.nami.org1-800-950-6264
- National Institute of Mental Healthwww.nimh.nih.gov1-800-421-4211
If you are in crisis, please call or text the988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelineat988, or text theCrisis Text Lineby texting TALK to 741741.
Retreats and Community-building Activities
Our residents work hard, but we also have fun. Quality interpersonal relationships are crucial to your well-being. We coordinate wellness retreats and other activities designed to help you build a sense of community with your cohort.
Self-Screening Tools
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder(Download)
- Patient Health Questionnaire(Download)
- Professional Quality of Life Scale(Download)
Sick Days and Time Off
Our residency programs all strictly adhere to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) guidelines for time off. Every resident gets at least one day off every seven days. Additionally, each resident has an annual allotment of sick days. These days are available to help residents prevent burnout and care for their mental and physical health. Residency program coordinators can provide more information about how to request days off.
Additional Resources
Alcohol/Drug
- Alcoholics Anonymouswww.aa.orgor call (323) 936-4343
- Al-Anon/Alateenwww.al-anon.alteen.org1-888-425-2666
- Cocaine Anonymouswww.ca.org1-800-347-8998
- Crystal meth Anonymouswww.crystalmeth.org
- Marijuana Anonymouswww.marijuana-anonymous.org1-800-766-6779 12-Step
- National Institute on Drug Abusewww.nida.nih.gov
- (NIDA uses research to improve prevention, treatment, and policy re: drug abuse/addiction)
- Families Anonymouswww.familiesanonymous.org1-800-736-9805
- (Families Anonymous is a group of concerned relatives and friends whose lives have been adversely affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol or drugs.
- Narcotic Anonymouswww.na.org818-773-9999
- Substance Abuse Mental Health Svc Adminwww.samhsa.gov1-800-662-HELP
- (SAMHSA substance abuse treatment facility locator)
- Center for Substance abuse Treatmentwww.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
- National Cancer Institute Smoking Quitlinewww.cancer.gov1-800-44U-QUIT or 1-877-448-7848
- Rational Recovery530-621-2667 pr 530-621-4374
- Smart Recoverysmartrecovery.org
Anger Management
- American Psychological Associationwww.apa.orgSee psychology topic “anger”
Child Care/Abuse
- Autism Society of Americawww.autism-society.org
- Childhelpwww.childhelpusa.org1-800-422-4453
- National Teen Dating Abusewww.loveisrespect.org1-866-311-9474
- National Child Traumatic Stress Networkwww.nctsnet.org
- Child Care Aware 1-800-424-2246
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
- Childcare.govwww.childcare.gov
- Childcare Subsidy Hotline 1-800-424-2246
Community Organizations
- United Way of Americawww.liveunited.org
- www.211.org
- Salvation Armywww.salvationarmyusa.org
- Catholic Charities USAwww.catholiccharitiesusa.org
- HUD 1-800-225-5342 (Resources for the homeless and foreclosure prevention)
- Phone numbers by state to locate shelters:www.shelterlistings.org
Divorce/Relationships
- Divorce Carewww.divorcecare.com
- Helpguide.orgwww.helpguide.org
- CoDependents Anonymouswww.coda.org1-888-444-2359
Eating Disorders
- National Assoc. Of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorderswww.anad.org847-831-3438
- National Eating Disorders Associationwww.nationaleatingdisorders.org1-800-3-931-2237
Elder Care
- Alzheimer’s Associationwww.alz.org1-800-272-3900
- National Inst on Aging Alzheimer’s disease and referral centerwww.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers1-800-438-4380
- National Council on Agingwww.ncoa.org1-800-424-9046
- Dept. Health & Human Services Elder Care Locatorwww.eldercare.gov1-800-677-1116
- AARP Legal Hotline Directorywww.legalhotlines.org
- Helpguide.orgwww.helpguide.org
Financial Assistance
- National foundation for Credit counselingwww.nfcc.org1-800-388-2227
- Money Management Internationalwww.moneymanagement.org1-800-762-2271
- Springboard Debt Counselingwww.credit.org1-800-431-8157
LGBT Issues
- Parents Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)www.community.pflag.org
- LGBT National Help Centerwww.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org1-888-843-4564
Gambling
- Gambler’s Anonwww.gamblersanonymous.org1-888-424-3577
- National Council on Problem Gamblingwww.ncpgambling.org1-800-522-4700
Grief
- Compassionate Friendswww.compassionatefriends.org1-877-969-0010
- Legacy.comwww.connect.legacy.com
- Survivors of Suicidesurvivorsofsuicide.us
- Rainbow Bridge (pet)www.rainbowsbridge.com
Legal
Medical
- U.S. Disability Serviceswww.usa.gov/disability-services
- American Cancer Societywww.cancer.org1-800-227-2345
- American Diabetes Associationwww.diabetes.org
- American Dietetic Associationwww.eatright.org
- American Heart Associationwww.americanheart.org
- American Lung Associationwww.lungusa.org
- Center for Disease Control & Preventionwww.cdc.gov
- National Headache Foundationwww.headaches.org
- Medline Pluswww.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Mental Health
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliancewww.dbsalliance.org
- National Mental Health Information Centerwww.mentalhealth.org1-800789-2647
- National Alliance for the Mentally Illwww.nami.org1-800-950-6264
- National Institute of Mental Healthwww.nami.org1-800-421-4211
Prescription Drugs
- HealthSquare.comwww.healthsquare.com
- The Internet Drug Listwww.rxlist.com
- National Capital Poison Centerwww.poison.org
Sexual Health
- National HIV Treatment Hotline 1-800-822-7422
- CDC National AIDS Hotline 1-800-232-4636
- Sex Addicts Anonwww.sexaa.org1-800-477-8191
- Society for the Advance of Sexual Healthwww.sash.net770-541-9912
- Center of Disease Controlwww.cdc.gov1-800-227-8922
- STD Hotlinewww.ashastd.org1-800-227-8922
- Planned Parenthoodwww.plannedparenthood.org
Suicide
- SAVE (Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education)www.save.org
- If you are in crisis, please call or text the988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelineat988, or text theCrisis Text Lineby texting TALK to 741741.
Our Community
Enjoying an active social life and relaxing time off is crucial to well-being. Discover more about the culture ofour community.