Your well-being is about more than your physical health 鈥 it鈥檚 about your mental and emotional health too. Whether you are managing a mental health issue, need help reducing stress or simply need some extra support 鈥 we want to help you on your journey!
Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It's essential to prioritize our mental health and seek help when needed to maintain a balanced and healthy life.
Everyone experiences challenges throughout their lives that may temporarily impact their mental health, and it鈥檚 important to realize that you鈥檙e not alone and that it鈥檚 okay to ask for help. There are many misconceptions about mental health issues that keep us from talking about our challenges openly; but it鈥檚 important to recognize the myths and understand the true facts.
If you are enrolled in a USG healthcare plan, you have access to mental health programs and resources through your healthcare plan 鈥 Anthem or Kaiser.
Not enrolled in a USG healthcare plan or looking for additional resources? There are many mental health programs and resources, and several are low-cost or free. Here are some programs and website resources to consider:
According to Project Healthy Minds, 615 million people worldwide are living with a mental health condition; yet 60% of people don鈥檛 get the support they need.
The USG Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 鈥 provided by Acentra Health 鈥 is a no-cost, confidential program providing resources and counseling services to help you and your loved ones build and maintain emotional well-being.
The EAP offers face-to-face consultation with a local licensed provider and/or telephonic counseling with one of Acentra Health鈥檚 Masters-level clinicians.鈥疉ccess is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. All calls are answered live by professional counselors. Counseling services are available for issues that affect you, your family and your household members.
The EAP is available to all USG employees (except students) who work at least 20 hours per week.鈥痀ou do not have to sign up or join to be eligible for services.鈥疘t is automatically offered to you, your dependents and your household members.