May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Below are several resources to bring attention and understanding to this important topic. 

Who does °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµPartner with and what do they do for me?

  • ComPsych (free benefit)
    • The EAP is provided free of charge to all °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµemployees. The EAP benefit is also available, free of charge, to all members of the employee's family who live in the employees household (spouse, Financially Interdependent Partners (FIPs), children, etc)
    • Up to 8 free counseling sessions per issue per family member (both in-person and virtual sessions available)
    • Guidance Resources available 24/7 online with access to articles, podcasts, slideshows, trainings, and more
    • Interactive Digital Tools that provide guidance for anxiety, depression, stress, and more
    • Contact ComPsych or log in to Guidance Resources via the information found on our EAP webpage
  • LifeWorks (free benefit)
    • LifeWorks is provided through Securian - our Life Insurance vendor - and is provided free of charge to all °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµemployees
    • Provides legal, financial, and counseling services
    • Contact LifeWorks or log in to the LifeWorks webpage via the information found on our LifeWorks webpage
  • TalkSpace (provided to employees on a °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµChoice Medical Plan and subject to medical insurance charges)
  • Livongo - Powered by Teladoc (provided to employees on a °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµChoice Medical Plan and free of charge if eligible for the program(s))

ComPsych Resources for Mental Health Awareness

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Livongo - Powered by Teladoc Resources

  • Care Kit that details personal mindfulness, helping others balance their mental health, and dealing with stress

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