Employee Wellness
The Office of Employee Wellness (OEW) provides a safe, accessible, and connective space for proactive wellness support, education, and resources for all California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees.
The department recognizes the difficult job performed by staff and the sacrifices they make every day. We also recognize staff...
Read More About Watch: CDCR launches staff alcohol awareness campaign
On August 23, Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor) Daniel Kirk from Sierra Conservation Center (SCC), along with his 13-year-old son Warren...
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Peer Support Program leaders and administrators from across the state recently came together for a two-day conference focused on connection,...
Read More About Peer support leaders build stronger connections across CDCR
This September, during Suicide Prevention Month, CDCR and CCHCS are highlighting efforts to strengthen that foundation through updated training and...
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Dr. Briana Rojas, chief psychologist and associate director with the Office of Employee Wellness, offered a simple message to grieving...
Read More About Office of Employee Wellness: Lean on each other
CDCR’s Office of Employee Wellness (OEW) supports staff when incidents occur in the workplace or when coworkers unexpectedly pass away....
Read More About OEW supports staff during times of loss, crisis
Dr. Briana Rojas, chief psychologist and associate director of CDCR’s Office of Employee Wellness, offers five tips to improve mental...
Read More About Employee Wellness offers tips for mental health
Daniel Torres, a correctional officer at Ironwood State Prison, is gearing up for a challenge as he prepares to step...
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CDCR and CCHCS Peer Support Program (PSP) administrators and leaders gathered to receive their first advanced training.
Read More About CDCR and CCHCS employees attend PSP training
In the latest episode of CDCR Unlocked, representatives from CDCR’s Office of Employee Wellness sit down with Brian Hinton of...