State employees may be struggling in response to the recent attack on peaceful demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado. Mental health and wellbeing support are available to state employees and community members. State employees can access support from the listed resources.
Did you know? You could now schedule a virtual walk-in appointment with CSEAP?
These video or phone appointments are intended for state employees who are not experiencing an urgent need for support but would like to talk with a provider as soon as possible. Virtual walk-in appointments are single-session which means if you decide to return, you will likely see a different provider. Single-session counseling is an evidence-based practice and will likely be provided by a graduate or doctorate level counseling student under the supervision of a licensed provider.
Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) partnered with OMNI Institute in 2023 to replicate and expand upon a 2013 study that sought to examine the impact of EAP services in improving workplace productivity outcomes. The recently released executive summary of the 2023 study demonstrates that CSEAP services have a significant impact on the reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms in state employees. While the study may indicate challenges to previously used measures of presenteeism and absenteeism, findings indicate the value of investing in employee mental health.
Our CSEAP 'Change and Transitions' slide deck can be accessed below. This deck, presented during recent webinars, offers tips and strategies for managing changes and information on the three stages of transitions according to the William Bridges' Transitions Model.
Feel free to access the Change and Transition slides and share as appropriate throughout your state organization.
Veteran’s Day allows us time to celebrate those who protect and serve our country or have served in the past. It may too be a time of pride and also difficult recollection for those who have served or who have lost loved ones who served. CSEAP is available to state employees who have served or state employees who are family members or loved ones who have served. Visit CSEAP's Home Page to learn more about available resources.
Our CSEAP 'Stress of Politics and Political Differences' slide deck can be accessed below. This deck, presented during recent webinars, offers tips and strategies for managing stress associated with politics, political processes, and political differences. You'll find information addressing why political situations can cause stress, daily practices to cope, and strategies for keeping relationships in tact despite differences.
Back by popular demand! CSEAP will offer the following webinar on 11/5/2024. Please distribute widely to your organization as appropriate.
Managing Election Stress - Tues, Nov 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:20pm
Presenters: Janeen Haller-Abernethy
On October 24th, 2024 at 11:30am, join CSEAP for this brief live webinar addressing election stress, political disagreements, and coping with challenges to our values. We'll discuss why political situations can cause stress, daily practices to cope, and strategies for keeping relationships intact despite differences.
Register for Let's Get Ready to Rumble: Managing Election Stress here.
We are excited to extend an official invitation to participate in the virtual Mental Health First Aid Training, January 30, 2025. Mental Health First Aid teaches us to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training gives us the skills we need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them with appropriate care.
Join the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) and our State Benefits Unit to learn more about your mental health benefits on World Mental Health Day! CSEAP, Cigna, and Kaiser Permanente will be on-hand to provide brief overviews of the unique mental health benefits available to state employees. In addition, attendees at this live webinar will be eligible for a free gift drawing! Don't miss the opportunity to win and learn more about these services.