We’re the VEBA Resource Center (VRC) and we are excited to be your partner in health and well-being!
San Diego Unified partners with VEBA to provide you with your health and well-being benefits, which means you get access to everything the VEBA Resource Center has to offer! We approach health and well-being from a holistic standpoint – with a ton of tools and resources to support your mind, body, and spirit!
Consultation for SDUSD School Wellness Coordinators is not required but available for additional guidance and support upon request. A 30-day advance notice needed to ensure service availability.
Well-Being Class Request Form
What is the difference between a recurring and one-time event?
- A recurring request is one in which you want the same type of service (i.e. Yoga or HIIT class) for two or more consecutive dates
- (example: Yoga class requested for four consecutive Mondays 5 PM – 6 PM)
- Each service type of reoccurring activity/class will require a new form “Yoga” and “HIIT”
- A one-time event is when a request is for a service for one date and time only
- A one hour class will be 50 minutes of instruction and 10minutes of Q&A/transition
The requestor will receive an email confirmation that the request has been received by the Well-being team. Final confirmation will be sent as a calendar invite.
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Virtual & In-Person Classes
Join us in Kearny Mesa, Mission Valley or on Zoom for FREE classes to keep you moving, relaxed and healthy. We offer classes for fitness, acupuncture, cooking, mindfulness, and more. Sign up for an upcoming class!
On-Demand Video Library
Bringing wellness straight to you! Get FREE access to 19 exclusive on-demand workout videos. Each month, 10 new videos will be added into the library, so there is always something new for you to enjoy!
Health & Wellness Blog
The VRC’s top priority is empowering our Members to become advocates for their own well-being. Browse through our library of wellness articles for tips and resources on living your best healthy life!
Featured Videos
Check out these featured videos on healthy lifestyle tips:
Take a few minutes out of your day for a mind-body break. These videos will help guide you into a state of calm and relaxation.
Featured Article
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy as you age
To keep your teeth and gums healthy:
- Brush and floss your teeth every day. Brush the teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day—in the morning and at night—and floss at least once a day. Plaque can quickly build up on the teeth of older adults.
- Watch for the signs of gum disease. These signs include gums that bleed after brushing or after eating hard foods, such as apples.
- See a dentist regularly. Many experts recommend checkups every 6 months. Keep the dentist up to date on any new medicines you are taking.
- Eat healthy foods. Eat a balanced diet that includes whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, and that is low in saturated fat and sodium. Good nutrition is vital to maintaining healthy gums and avoiding tooth decay.
- Avoid using tobacco products. They can affect dental and general health.
- Seek financial help if you cannot afford dental care. Many older adults have a fixed income and feel that they can’t afford dental care. But most towns and cities have programs in which dentists help older adults by reducing fees. Contact your area’s public health offices or social services for information about dental care in your community.
Featured Recipes
Berry and Oat Crisp
Desserts do not have to be unhealthy to be enjoyable! Eating a serving of fiber-forward, oat and almond topped, low-glycemic berry crisp is a delicious way to end a meal (or begin the day).
Shawarma-Style Chicken Salad
Combining the warmth of traditional shawarma spices with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing, this salad offers a tantalizing blend of textures and tastes.
Behavioral Health Resources
Your physical and behavioral health are both part of your whole health. One aspect of behavioral health that the VEBA Resource Center focuses on is self-regulation.
It Takes Just 5 Minutes a day practicing self-regulation to improve your physical health, resilience and ability to face difficult life circumstances.
Click below to learn more about how the VRC works to support your and your family’s behavioral health, including providing resources to help you learn how to self-regulate, and a free toolkit with 31 different daily self-regulation ideas that you can do in just 5 minutes!
Self-Care Toolkit
Not sure where to start on your self-care journey? The VRC has created this self-care toolkit with 3 worksheets to help you get started! Included is an assessment to help you identify your current self-care routine, an action plan for you to start implementing more self-care in your life, and a self-care bingo game to challenge yourself to try new self-care activities.
Optum Trainings
Care Navigation
Meet with a Care Navigator to create a tailored health plan based on your unique story, values and experiences. Care Navigation includes:
• An integrated health and well-being assessment
• Guidance to find appropriate resources
• Motivation support and encouragement to help overcome obstacles
• Follow-up appointments (phone, virtual or in-person) to monitor your progress
Schedule your appointment today!
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