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Coaching & Counseling: Lyra Health Employee Assistance Program (full-time benefits-eligible employees and their dependents) UMN Lyra Health
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to address any personal or work concern that may be affecting your wellbeing. With this confidential service, a professional counselor helps assess your situation and identify options for help, including coaching, counseling, or referrals. Benefits-eligible employees and their dependents can receive up to eight counseling sessions per issue at no cost. Contact Lyra at the link above or by calling 1-877-295-8939 to get started.
Carelon Work Life Services supported by Lyra (full-time benefits-eligible employees and their dependents) Get started with work-life, legal, or impactful event services on Lyra's partner site (Carelon). Experts beyond mental health are available to resolve emergencies, guide you through challenges, and help you stay on top of your busy life. Get assistance in finding dependent care, pet care, legal services, or consult with an expert on identity theft.
Lyra's Wellbeing Library - click on Library tab at the top (full-time benefits-eligible employees and their dependents) Topics include Improving Sleep, Strengthening Relationships, Cultivating Mindfulness, Managing Stress, Managing Teams, Seeking Care, Parenting Support, Building Resilience, Thriving at Work, and Embracing Identity.
Medica's Family Support Navigator can help find providers and create a treatment plan for children and teens with complex behavioral health needs, like autism, eating disorders, substance use, or depression.
Coaching & Wellbeing Resources: The Wellbeing Program is available to any employee enrolled in a University medical plan and offers coaching and mindfulness resources to help manage stress and change. They also offer on-demand video fitness classes and other wellbeing information. Learn how to sign up for a Personalify Health account through the University.
Amwell Virtual Care Option (full-time benefits-eligible employees and their dependents) Amwell offers behavioral health care services including therapy and psychiatry. Eligible behavioral health services are covered as an office visit with a primary care copay.
Gender care support and services (full-time benefits-eligible employees and their dependents) Medica has dedicated Case Managers who specialize in gender care and can work with you to create a personalized care plan and find providers that meet your needs.
Calm App for B1G staff Free resource for Gopher Athletics employees, interns and affiliated staff to help with relaxation, sleep, mindfulness, meditation and mental well-being. If you are new and/or unable to login please contact Allyse Rodriguez at arodrigu@umn.edu.
Mindfulness at Work Courses available through the University of Minnesota Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing.
Behavioral Crisis Response - City of Minneapolis
Emergency Mental Health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
You can also find many of these links on your MyU page by clicking on Mental Health & Wellbeing at the top of the webpage.