May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. TimelyCare Registration Contest Ends May 15!
Wellness partner TimelyCare reminds you to prioritize your wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Month.
It’s a busy time of year — between final exams and grades, benefits open enrollment, graduation and other end-of-semester celebrations — but that doesn’t mean your health and wellbeing should be any less of a priority. TimelyCare is available to support your efforts to prioritize your mental health, reduce stress and improve your relationships. Get registered before concerns arise!
New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account on or before Wednesday, May 15. If you have not already done so, download the TimelyCare app and log in with your VCCS email address to access care whenever and wherever you need it. The winner of the contest will be notified by the end of May.
Available Services for Employees
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TalkNow |
Might you benefit from a listening ear, a referral to a much-needed resource or a chance to express your frustrations? TalkNow is available 24/7 for on-demand emotional support. You can talk about anything, from anxiety, grief, relationships and depression to any work-related stressors. |
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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 contract year). |
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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 to best support your students’ wellbeing. |
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New! Health Coaching |
Develop positive lifestyle behaviors, including solid nutrition, healthy sleep habits, effective time management and daily mindfulness. Unlimited virtual visits can be scheduled with a health coach. |
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New! Peer Community for Faculty & Staff |
Support your peers in sharing and validating life’s challenges and experiences. The “Peer Community” is a safe space for you to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions with a nationwide collective of higher education faculty and staff who are facing the same challenges. Posts are anonymous, even when commenting. Get started in the TimelyCare app by clicking “Community.” |
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Self-Care |
Utilize TimelyCare’s self-care content to increase zen with on-demand yoga and guided meditations. |
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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, and help with childcare and finances. |
For more information on TimelyCare for employees, visit us on NOVAnet. For help with entering the contest, contact employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu.
Submitted by:
Faith Redd-Walker, Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu