Resources

Promoting equity and professional growth, the WashU Medicine chapter of AMWA organizes events that support women in medicine and engage the community. From lunch talks and mentorship to awareness campaigns, shelter visits and the annual Red Dress Affair, we create opportunities for learning, advocacy and connection.

Advancing equity and collaboration, the Association for Women Faculty (AWF) fosters dialogue and partnership to improve opportunities for women faculty on the Danforth Campus. Through events, engagement with university leadership and collaboration with the Academic Women’s Network, AWF works to strengthen inclusion and support for all faculty and allies.

Offering flexible support, Emergency/Backup Family Care helps employees manage unexpected gaps in caregiving. Through Bright Horizons, you can reserve child or adult care for up to 20 days per year—whether due to illness, school closures or recovery after a medical procedure—ensuring you can stay focused on work when regular arrangements fall through.

Providing 24/7 crisis support and mental health resources, Behavioral Health Response (BHR) helps individuals and families navigate challenges with dignity and respect. Through confidential counseling, mobile outreach and evidence-based programs, BHR partners with communities to ensure immediate, barrier-free access to behavioral health care.

An LGBTQA affinity group for Washington University in St. Louis faculty and staff. BRIDGE: Bravery, Responsibility, Inclusion, Dignity, Guidance, and Empowerment.

Driving impact through programs and partnerships, Child Care Aware® of Missouri supports families and providers with workforce development, business resources, advocacy and policy initiatives. Through efforts like Child Care Keeps Missouri Working℠, the organization helps businesses address recruitment and retention challenges caused by limited access to quality child care.

Providing a centralized resource for studies worldwide, ClinicalTrials.gov helps patients, families and professionals find information on ongoing and completed clinical trials. The platform promotes transparency in research by offering details on eligibility, locations and study objectives to support informed participation and collaboration.

Creating a supportive network for underrepresented faculty and staff, the Diversity and Inclusion Forum for Faculty & Staff (DIFFS) promotes equity and cultural awareness across Washington University. Through programs, mentoring and collaborative initiatives, DIFFS works to strengthen community and advance a welcoming environment for all.

Offering tools to combat burnout and encourage wellness, the Feuerstein Health & Wellness Information Center provides WashU students and employees with curated materials and programs. Located in Becker Medical Library, the center features collections on mindfulness, nutrition, LGBTQ+ wellness and a student-curated library highlighting diverse identities and perspectives.

Helping employees and their households navigate work and personal demands, GuidanceResources offers free, 24/7 access to counseling and resources through the Employee Assistance Program. With confidential consultations, referrals and digital tools, the program ensures you have support whenever you need it.