TimelyCare Services for Employees: Talk to Someone
Talking to someone you trust about something upsetting can help you:
- Sort through the problem.
- See the situation more clearly.
- Look at the problem in a new or different way.
- Release built-up tension.
As the semester ends — and whenever the need arises — use the resources in your TimelyCare emotional emergency kit. One of the most effective ways to work though something is by harnessing the power of talking. Talking to someone trustworthy and knowledgeable provides you with an opportunity to see a problem more clearly and from a different perspective. Additionally, studies consistently show that simply talking about our problems and sharing our emotions with someone we trust can be profoundly healing. In fact, just putting the words together can relieve stress, according to Dr. Dan Siegel, who developed the evidence-based “name it to tame it” strategy. Other benefits of talking it out include strengthening our immune system and reducing symptoms of physical and emotional distress.
Might you benefit from a listening ear, a referral to a much-needed resource or a chance to express any frustrations? TalkNow is available 24/7 for on-demand emotional support. You can talk about anything, from anxiety, grief, relationships and depression to work-related stressors.
So why not take some time to talk to someone?
In addition to TalkNow, TimelyCare offers the following services:
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NEW! Health Coaching |
Develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, including nutrition, sleep habits, time management and mindfulness. Unlimited virtual visits can be scheduled with a health coach. |
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Scheduled Counseling |
Use TimelyCare’s Scheduled Counseling to choose a provider who meets your needs based on their expertise, identity and experience (3 free visits per year). |
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Basic Needs |
Use TimelyCare’s Basic Needs to access free or reduced-cost community resources, including food and housing assistance, transit support, childcare and finances. |
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Self-Care Content |
Utilize TimelyCare’s self-care content to increase zen with on-demand yoga and guided meditations. |
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Faculty and Staff Support |
Dedicated phone line for faculty and staff to reach the TimelyCare team for guidance and support in cases of student distress. Call 833-4-TIMELY (press 2) any time, day or night. Connect with a TimelyCare professional and discuss how best to support your students’ wellbeing. |
Who? How much? What?
- All NOVA employees (full‐time, part‐time/adjunct, p-14) are eligible.
- There is no cost to enroll; it takes only a few minutes to download the app and connect to access the free services.
- Take advantage of the TimelyCare services from your smartphone or any web-enabled device (laptop or desktop).
- TimelyCare is available anywhere in the United States.
- TimelyCare information for employees can be found here and on NOVAnet, while TimelyCare for students can be found on NOVA’s website.
Just go to timelycare.com/vccs and log in with your VCCS email address.
Please direct any TimelyCare Employee questions to Dahlia Henry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer, at employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu. Include in the subject line of your email “TimelyCare Employee.”
Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer (CWO), employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu