Office of Workforce Wellness
January: Welcome to 2025!
As we close the door on 2024, its beneficial to reflect on all that you accomplished! January 1 opens 365 days for you to take the time in identifying ways to take care of YOU! This month highlights Mental Health Wellness month, which is defined by the World Health Organization as “ a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community (Integrative Life Center, N.D).
Below are free resources for extra support and connection:
- Warmlines – A list of phone numbers anyone can call when they need someone to talk to or to just be there whether feeling in crisis or not.
- Mindfulness and Relaxation Toolkit
- Embracing Excellence: Neurodiversity at Work (On-demand Webinar)
Below are the training sessions available in January and February.
All Employees – All Training Times are 12 – 1 P.M. MST
- January 8: EAP Orientation – All Employees (9:00 – 10:00 m.)
- January 8: EAP Orientation – Manager Presentation (10:00 – 11:00 m.)
- January 15: After the Holidays: Managing That Debt
- January 29: 10 Strategies for Improving Your Finances
- February 11: Avoiding Burnout: Self-Assessment Methods & Strategies for Self-Care
- February 12: Mindfulness: Being Present in Your Work and Life
- February 26: Loving You . . . Boosting Self Esteem and Acceptance
MANAGERS CORNER
Management-Focused Training Courses – All Training Times are 12 – 1 P.M. MST
- January 22: Addressing Employee Performance Issues in a Supportive Way
- February 19: Coaching vs Directing: A Guide for Leaders
- On-Demand, Free Trainings – Accessible 24/7
- Training Catalog – Contact eap@mt.gov for group training (free)
- Critical Incident Support – Request for an on-site counselor
- Confidential Management Consultations – Support tailored to YOU!
Call GuidanceResources 844-506-5374 (New Phone Number!)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) helps you privately solve problems that may interfere with your work, family, and life in general. EAP services are FREE to you, your dependents, and all household members. EAP services are confidential and provided by experts.
- Confidential Counseling
- Legal Support
ComPsych Guidance Resources Employee Orientations
How to Access Your EAP Resources
Call GuidanceResources: 1-844-506-5374 (TTY: 711) New Phone Number!
- REQUIRED: You must contact Guidance Resources for approval BEFORE scheduling an appointment with a counselor to ensure your first six visits are covered under the EAP.
- For dependent or household members (non-state employee), you will need to provide the first and last name of the employee who provided you with the GuidanceResources phone number.
Online: guidanceresources.com (Web ID: MontanaEAP)
Mobile App: GuidanceResources® Now (Web ID: MontanaEAP)
Online Registration: Web ID: MontanaEAP. Once you are registered, there are several ways to get connected with services. The chat function is available Monday- Friday 7:00 – 5:00 MST and is a great way to request an answer.
Once you are registered, there are several ways to get connected with services. The chat function is available Monday- Friday 7:00 – 5:00 MST and is a great way to request an answer.
Questions: Please email Ann Brewer, EAP Manager, at eap@mt.gov.
Mental Health Safety Plan
Training
- Stress-Burnout and Recovery Training
- Strategies to Improve Resilience
- Supporting A Loved One With Addiction
- Suicide Awareness Presentation (contact eap@mt.gov for closed captioning or alternate formats)
- ComPsych Training Catalog
- Trainings must be coordinated through Ann Brewer at eap@mt.gov.
- ComPsych Webinars - coming soon
