Health and Wellness

The AIT Health Unit Encourages you to care for yourself, medically and personally. The following resources are available to you and your family members to keep yourselves healthy.

In the midst of our busy days and the challenges we all face, it’s easy to forget one of the most important things: taking care of ourselves.

During times of stress, our minds and bodies need extra kindness and attention. The AIT Health Unit wants to gently remind each of you to pause, breathe, and nurture your well-being. Remember, caring for yourself is not a luxury—it’s a vital part of staying strong, balanced, and able to support one another.

Employee Consultation Services (ECS)

MedECS@state.gov  +1-202-634-4874

ECS provides free and confidential support services to assist Department of State civil service and foreign service employees, U.S. direct hire employees from other federal executive agencies under Chief of Mission authority if their respective employee assistance programs are unavailable, and EFM spouses when posted overseas who may be experiencing professional or personal life challenges. Services are offered domestically and abroad via in-person, video or telephone appointments.

Med Wellness Wave Portal

MED Wellness Wave provides a personal portal with access to online/on-demand content on a wide range of health and wellness resources such as fitness classes, recipes, holistic webinars, etc.  Please see the attached flyer on how to register.

In-Person Counseling Services

The Community Services Center, located in Tianmu neighborhood, offers in-person counseling for kids, couples, and families.  They offer a certain number of free counseling sessions to your family if your child is enrolled at TAS.  They also have several social programs and events for the expatriate community in Taipei. Learn more about The Center below

Virtual therapy options

DOS Bureau of Medical Services keeps a database of private therapy options that are recommended by the Regional Medical Officer Psychiatrists across the world. Please see the attached document.

Your health insurance benefits

Many of our health insurance programs that FSO use offer various insurance program benefits.  Contact your insurance provider for specific programs.  But here are a few that are highlighted that we are aware of.

Foreign Service Benefit Plan:  

myStrength: App/web interface providing resources for mental/emotional needs. Access code “FSBP”

Maven Clinic: Holistic support for women and families through different stages of life. Or contact support@mavenclinic.com  

Lyra Health: App/web interface that provides online mental health counseling. Access 24/7/365 1-877-505-7147. 

Blue Cross/Blue Shield:  

Healthy mind - Mental wellbeing is key to our health | Bupa Global: Online platform of numerous wellness resources

Tricare:  

Mental Health TRICARE: Comprehensive website of all mental health services through TRICARE

The Community Services Center (The Center) offers professional Counseling Services, Information and Referral Assistance, and Cultural and Social Activities to support the expatriate community. They also provide Educational Programs and Volunteer Opportunities to help expatriates integrate and contribute to the local community.

The Center Counseling Services and Support Groups

The Community Services Center (The Center)
2F/6F, No. 238, Section 6, Zhongshan N Road, Shilin District, Taipei 111032

Website: https://communitycenter.org.tw/

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Counselling Hours: Monday – Sunday, by appointment only
Activities & Events: Tel: +886 (02) 2836-8134;  Email: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
Counseling Inquiries: Tel: +886 (02) 2838-4947;  Email: counseling@communitycenter.org.tw

The Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting expatriates and foreign residents as they navigate the emotional, cultural, and practical adjustments of life in Taiwan. Through Counseling Services, Continuing Educations & Events, and Community Resources, we strive to foster well-being and connection within the international community.

Counseling Services Available in English & Mandarin, include:
– Children & Teen Counseling
– Individual Counseling
– Couples & Family Counseling
– Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
– Psychoeducational Assessment

Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Kaohsiung: (07) 731-5238

  • Taichung: (04) 425?510

  • Tainan: (06) 209-8552

  • Taipei: (02) 2836-6994 and (02) 2500-3039

Overeaters Anonymous

Taipei: (02) 2873-4173 (contact Dave)