As the work piles up, your stress level rises. The pressures from your job carry over into your personal life, leaving you feeling down, overwhelmed and tired.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and because this is a common scenario that many employees face, according to the Johns Hopkins Office of Benefits and WorkLife, it’s timely to highlight the free, professional emotional support services available to Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System employees and their families.
These services are provided by mySupport, which offers assistance ranging from immediate care for critical situations to a helping hand with all the things you juggle in your life.
Services
Emotional support: If you or a family member is experiencing stress at work or at home, emotional distress or a difficult life transition, a clinician dedicated to Johns Hopkins will provide in-the-moment support over the phone. You also now have more ways to access in-person counseling services—through mySupport, you and your family have access to an expanded network of 60,000 counselors located around the country, new televideo options and up to five free counseling sessions per need. You will still have the choice to access the mySupport OnSite Clinical Team, formerly known as the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP), located on certain campuses. This new range of offerings will make it easier to find the right help, right away.
Daily life help: If you need assistance in your daily life, the same phone number will direct you to verified referrals for child care and elder care, connections to support groups, and emergency services such as food pantries or heat assistance, among other options. Consultants can also provide recommendations when you need convenience services such as pet care, lawn care and home cleaning.
Resources for managers: If managers are concerned about an employee’s well-being and would like to talk with a compassionate, knowledgeable clinician about how to best help, they can call 443-997-7000 to receive support and professional guidance from a member of the mySupport OnSite Clinical Team.
Depression awareness and suicide prevention: If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm or behaving in a way that concerns you, you can receive guidance from the professional clinicians at mySupport. Connecting with professional help can make a significant difference in your life, the life of a friend, co-worker or family member, and in the Johns Hopkins community.
For more information about mySupport’s services, call 443-997-7000.