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Our lives go beyond our work; we have family responsibilities, our health to watch, and relationships to maintain. With only so many hours in a day, it is difficult to balance it all.

Fortunately, there are many services here on campus that can help. These services can decrease your load and reduce your stress. These services are available to faculty, staff, postdocs, and often their families as well.

Take a few minutes and review the resources. If you have any questions or want additional referrals to other resources, please feel free to contact me. 

-- Amy Malak
Work/Life Coordinator
Caltech Staff and Faculty Consultation Center

 Links & Contact Information (Note: Not in alphabetical order)

 

Fitness

The following are available at the Athletics Center (x6146):
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Machines
  • Aerobics Classes
  • Swimming Pool/Lessons
  • Tennis Courts
  • Track
  • Handball Courts

Wellness

Human Resources (x3300), Benefits (x6381), and Work/Life Program (x8360) Offices can give you more information about the following:

Safety

For more information about the following, please contact the Safety Office (x6727) or Security (x4701):

Parenting

The following are places to contact for services related to parenting:

Women's Resources

The Women's Center (x3221) offers most of the following resources and programs:

Recreation Groups

Personal Advisement/Counseling

Ombuds Office (x6990) - The Ombuds Office provides confidential, off-the-record problem solving and conflict resolution services to the Caltech community. Campus-related problems and concerns of a sensitive nature can be discussed in complete confidence.

Staff and Faculty Consultation Center (SFCC) (x8360) - The SFCC offers free, confidential short-term counseling and referrals for personal and professional problems, runs support groups, and assists in crisis management.

Women's Center (x3221) - The Caltech Women's Center provides confidential support, advocacy, and crisis intervention services as well as programming that addresses gender issues.

Conveniences

The following is a sampling of the conveniences offered on campus:

Food & Catering

When you get hungry, check out the following food and catering options:

Cool Savings

The following are for good deals that Caltech can offer when you want off-campus fun:

Transportation Services

When you need to get around off-campus feel free to contact Transportation Services (x4703) for more information about any of the following: