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
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 Alliance www.dbsalliance.org
National Mental Health Information Center www.mentalhealth.org 1-800789-2647
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill www.nami.org 1-800-950-6264
National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov 1-800-421-4211
If you are in crisis, please call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or text the Crisis Text Line by 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 Anonymous www.aa.org or call (323) 936-4343
Al-Anon/Alateen www.al-anon.alteen.org 1-888-425-2666
Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org 1-800-347-8998
Crystal meth Anonymous www.crystalmeth.org
Marijuana Anonymous www.marijuana-anonymous.org 1-800-766-6779 12-Step
National Institute on Drug Abuse www.nida.nih.gov
(NIDA uses research to improve prevention, treatment, and policy re: drug abuse/addiction)
Families Anonymous www.familiesanonymous.org 1-800-736-9805
(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 Anonymous www.na.org 818-773-9999
Substance Abuse Mental Health Svc Admin www.samhsa.gov 1-800-662-HELP
(SAMHSA substance abuse treatment facility locator)
Center for Substance abuse Treatment www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
National Cancer Institute Smoking Quitline www.cancer.gov 1-800-44U-QUIT or 1-877-448-7848
Rational Recovery www.rational.org 530-621-2667 pr 530-621-4374
Smart Recovery www.smarrecovery.org
Anger Management
American Psychological Association www.apa.org See psychology topic “anger”
Child Care/Abuse
Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org
Childhelp www.childhelpusa.org 1-800-422-4453
National Teen Dating Abuse www.loveisrespect.org 1-866-311-9474
National Child Traumatic Stress Network www.nctsnet.org
Child Care Aware 1-800-424-2246
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Childcare.gov www.childcare.gov
Childcare Subsidy Hotline 1-800-424-2246
Community Organizations
United Way of America www.liveunited.org
Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org
Catholic Charities USA www.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 Care www.divorcecare.com
Helpguide.org www.helpguide.org
CoDependents Anonymous www.coda.org 1-888-444-2359
Eating Disorders
National Assoc. Of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders www.anad.org 847-831-3438
National Eating Disorders Association www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 1-800-3-931-2237
Elder Care
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900
National Inst on Aging Alzheimer’s disease and referral center www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers 1-800-438-4380
National Council on Aging www.ncoa.org 1-800-424-9046
Dept. Health & Human Services Elder Care Locator www.eldercare.gov 1-800-677-1116
AARP Legal Hotline Directory www.legalhotlines.org
Helpguide.org www.helpguide.org
Financial Assistance
National foundation for Credit counseling www.nfcc.org 1-800-388-2227
Money Management International www.moneymanagement.org 1-800-762-2271
Springboard Debt Counseling www.credit.org 1-800-431-8157
LGBT Issues
Parents Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) www.community.pflag.org
LGBT National Help Center www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org 1-888-843-4564
Gambling
Gambler’s Anon www.gamblersanonymous.org 1-888-424-3577
National Council on Problem Gambling www.ncpgambling.org 1-800-522-4700
Grief
Compassionate Friends www.compassionatefriends.org 1-877-969-0010
GriefNet.org www.griefnet.org
Legacy.com www.connect.legacy.com
Survivors of Suicide www.survivorsofsuicide.com
Rainbow Bridge (pet) www.rainbowsbridge.com
Legal
Medical
U.S. Disability Services www.usa.gov/disability-services
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org 1-800-227-2345
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org
American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org
American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
American Lung Association www.lungusa.org
Center for Disease Control & Prevention www.cdc.gov
National Headache Foundation www.headaches.org
Medline Plus www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
Mental Health
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org
National Mental Health Information Center www.mentalhealth.org 1-800789-2647
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill www.nami.org 1-800-950-6264
National Institute of Mental Health www.nami.org 1-800-421-4211
Prescription Drugs
HealthSquare.com www.healthsquare.com
The Internet Drug List www.rxlist.com
National Capital Poison Center www.poison.org
Sexual Health
National HIV Treatment Hotline 1-800-822-7422
CDC National AIDS Hotline 1-800-232-4636
Sex Addicts Anon www.sexaa.org 1-800-477-8191
Society for the Advance of Sexual Health www.sash.net 770-541-9912
Center of Disease Control www.cdc.gov 1-800-227-8922
STD Hotline www.ashastd.org 1-800-227-8922
Planned Parenthood www.plannedparenthood.org
Suicide
SAVE (Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education) www.save.org
If you are in crisis, please call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or text the Crisis Text Line by 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 of our community.