Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - ComPsych® GuidanceResources®
Announcements
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Alcohol is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, and many people have experienced new or worsened problems with alcohol consumption in the past few years. Learn more about alcohol and your health and explore substance abuse resources available to members of a State of Delaware non-Medicare health plan on the Behavioral Health & Emotional Wellbeing page.
Now through June 30, 2024, EAP services from ComPsych® GuidanceResources® are available to all State of Delaware employees, non-Medicare pensioners, and their dependents regardless of eligibility for or enrollment in a State of Delaware health plan.
The ComPsych® GuidanceResources® program is a FREE program available exclusively for State of Delaware Group Health Plan non-Medicare members and their dependents. The program offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them. Members can call the toll-free number at 877-527-4742 directly for 24/7 access to a GuidanceConsultant℠, who will answer your questions and, if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources such as work-life, legal and financial support. You also have access to the website at www.guidanceresources.com (WebID:State of Delaware), mobile app to consult articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other helpful tools.
RESOURCES FOR CURRENT EVENTS
- Crisis Toolkit - Resources for dealing with crisis and trauma in the workplace
- How to Respond to Workplace Shootings
- LGBTQIA in the Workplace Toolkit
- Mental Health Resources for Black Americans
- Supporting a Diverse Workforce
- Traumatic Events Resources
- Understanding the Trauma of Racism
- Workplace Violence Prevention and Preparation
- Answering Questions Children have about Tragedy and Violence
- Promoting Acceptance in Children
- Safety Planning with Your Young School-aged Child
- Talking to Kids About Violent Events with Widespread Media Coverage: Short video on helping children cope with violence and disasters
BENEFIT RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Instructions for Joining a Zoom Webinar
- The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Your Personal Life with the Needs of Your Older Parents or Loved Ones - Register to Attend
- Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Description: Most of us reach a point in life when parents or elderly relatives begin to require more attention and time, and sometimes, our financial support as well. Caring for an older person can be complicated and few of us are trained for the many aspects of that care. Providing care for an elder is a very personal matter. No two situations are the same and there are no simple solutions. You can, though, benefit from following some practical suggestions. Balancing work, family and care-giving responsibilities can present some challenges. This workshop provides an overview of information to help the participant cope with their personal life while dealing with their elder’s needs.
- Being Adaptive in an Ever-Changing World - Register to Attend
- Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Description: “Because we’ve always done it like that,” may not be the best answer to, “Why do we do the things we do?” In our ever-changing world, we are seeing shifts in our markets and economies, our cultural norms, our behaviors, and ourselves. Now is the time to thrive by learning how to be adaptive and to be consistently able to change yourself to accommodate and maximize the benefits of change.
- Employee EAP Orientation - Register to Attend
- Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Description: Learn about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services that ComPsych® GuidanceResources® provides. Through the EAP, you can access free confidential emotional support, online support, interactive digital tools, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and identity theft services.
- Staying Positive While Performing Difficult Client Service Work - Register to Attend
- Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Description: Working with demanding clients can be exhausting and frustrating, but it can also be fulfilling and rewarding. This workshop is about harnessing all the positives that come with this difficult work, without letting the negatives overwhelm you.
- Laughter, Humor and Play to Reduce Stress and Solve Problems - Register to Attend
- Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Description: Professional comedians shouldn’t be the only people to use smiling, laughter, humor and play as part of their daily routine. These skills are valuable for everyone. A good smile has long been a key tool for anyone who needs to influence others. Laughter is now shown to improve our pain tolerance. Humor and play can be the building blocks of problem-solving. Together they can improve our happiness and effectiveness.
The following resources are available to support employees in the workplace. These articles are only a few out of the of thousands available on a wide variety of topics at www.guidanceresources.com (Web ID: State of Delaware).
April – Autism Awareness Month/Earth Day
May – Mental Health Awareness Month/Summer Camp Planning
June – Men’s* Health/ Valuing Diversity
* In this context, “men” refers to sex assigned at birth and/or noted on birth certificate and not gender identity. Content may or may not be applicable.
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