Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health, if not more so. Taking care of your mental health through physical activity is one way to support your mental health, and there are many more.
If you're looking for a quick and easy resource that will walk through the spectrum of mental health - from Thriving to Crisis, check out our Mental Health Accessibility Resource Book. It highlights what it looks like when you're Thriving, Okay, Struggling, and Crisis, and the resources for each.
Below breaks down some of the different resources we have access to:
- ALLONE HEALTH EAP - If you feel you need to speak with a counselor, would like to learn more about resilience, stress management, mindfulness and mediation, etc., visit AllOne Health EAP at https://portal.allonehealth.com/
Our employee assistance program also has some new resources FREE to YOU! If you are looking for help with your medical bill, maybe trying to reduce credit debt, want help spring cleaning and re-organizing your house, etc., AllOne Health can help!
These FREE and CONFIDENTIAL services are at your fingertips. Check out the description of services below:
- MEDICA – Our health insurance provider also offers a variety of resources to help find a therapist who meets your needs, find information about behavioral health topics, strengthen resilience, beat the blues and more. Call 1-800-848-8327 or visit Medica.com/findadoctor for more information and to access behavioral health counselors/therapists in our network.
- Medica also offers a "warmline" or community support line where you can talk to a trained peer who can help you navigate feelings, thoughts, experiences and direct you to the right resources. Call 1-800-342-6892 for Support Line for Community.
- Calm Health App - Calm Health is a new addition to Medica resources. Whatever you're facing, Calm Health can help - whether it's stress, burnout and mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, or dealing with chronic health conditions, Calm has a variety of programs at your fingertips. Download Calm Health App on the App Store or Google Play; Create an account and use your member ID number on your Medica card to get your access.
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Live and Work Well - If you need extra help and support, Live and Work Well can help. With Live and Work Well, you’ll find health resources and personalized support services to help you and those you care about find the balance, support and care to live the healthiest life possible.
The Live and Work Well site is available 24/7 for confidential access to professional care, self-help programs and a variety of helpful information. You can:
- Get personalized assistance for the big events in your life.
- Browse information and resources, and get referrals, to help balance work and your personal life.
- Find answers to questions about behavioral health and medical concerns to help you deal with stress, depression, anxiety and other conditions.
Visit LiveAndWorkWell.com and enter the access code MEDICA. Call 1-800-848-8327
- Check out all of Medica's Behavioral Health Resources HERE.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) MN is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families. NAMI Minnesota champions justice, dignity, and respect for all people affected by mental illnesses. Through education, support, and advocacy they strive to effect positive changes in the mental health system and increase the public and professional understanding of mental illnesses. They offer classes and events to support families and currently all sessions are held online.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline now has an easy to remember number: 988
There are a few resources to share with regard to grief and death:
How To Help Someone Who Feels Suicidal