Technical difficulties with 443-287-7000 on thursday, dec. 5

We are experiencing intermittent problems with our 443-287-7000 number. Please consider using our alternate phone number of 443-997-7000 to reach the offices of FASAP, WORKlife, and JHSAP.

help those in need during the holidays

During the season of giving, there are two ways for you to help those in need: dontate to the Vernon Rice Memorial Holiday Turkey Program and theAdopt-a-Family/Adopt-a-Senior Program. Group or department participation welcome!

johns hopkins receives 2013 work-life seal of distinction

Johns Hopkins is among a select group of 54 private and public organizations from across the country recognized for achieving success in work-life effectiveness by WorldatWork’s Alliance for Work-Life Progress. The award is a reflection of efforts across various Johns Hopkins Human Resources offices More ...

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) Availble to help manage stress

Managing the demands of life events can be more difficult when your time and energy are heavily committed. As a result, it's easy to become overwhelmed and stressed. Extra support and developing healthy coping skills can be helpful in these situations, and that's exactly what the Faulty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) has to offer.

FASAP services are free, confidential and there is no limit to the number of times an employee may access services. More ...

Would you like to reduce your commute time?

The Office of Work, Life and Engagement is offering walking tours to help you learn more about grants available from Johns Hopkins Live Near Your Work (LNYW), participating neighborhoods, incentives offered by Baltimore City, and the home buying process.

Y of Central Maryland Partnership

JHU faculty and staff can join the Y of Central Maryland with no initiation fee (a $99 savings) and a reduced month to month cost as low as $44/month; no contract required. For more information, click here.

Worklife Presents

The Office of Work, Life and Engagement offers a variety of educational workshops to provide faculty and staff with information on topics including parenting, family care, well-being, and financial programs. If you would like to receive the workshop schedule each month, send an email.

We are here to support the faculty and staff of The Johns Hopkins University and employees of The Johns Hopkins Health System and Hospital achieve a healthy mix between work, personal life and academic pursuits. Sometimes our pace of life challenges our quality of life. Work comes home and conversely, home impacts work.

These intersections of work and life can divert our time and attention in ways that make us feel out of balance. That’s why we offer a wide range of programs and services aimed at bolstering each person’s work/life effectiveness. Whether it’s finding child care, finding housing, managing financial stressors, or figuring out how to take care of an aging parent who might live far way, WorkLife Programs can help.

And because we know that unchecked work/life issues can impact our well-being, we offer the services of the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) to help you manage problems of daily living and other mental health concerns.

We also believe that everyone has something to offer and hope you’ll get involved in our Community Programs - whether giving blood, giving financially or giving your time – community engagement is an important part of the Johns Hopkins community.

Working for one of the Johns Hopkins Institutions can be both challenging and rewarding. We are here to support you in a private and confidential manner. As you peruse this site to see how we can help, please pay close attention to various program eligibility as it may vary based on your specific employer. The vast majority of our services are available to faculty and staff, to employees, and to your family members. Please contact us with questions or to access services. We look forward to partnering with you.

Michelle Carlstrom, Senior Director
Office of Work, Life and Engagement
Johns Hopkins University