Wellness Supports for Staff and Family
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Total Well-Being Platform
LifeWorks is now TELUS Health: new name, same great service.
Your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is a total well-being platform providing important work, health and life services. Access resources and education to support your wellness, work on self-guided programs and personal assessments, take advantage of exclusive perks and discounts, or talk to a counsellor immediately through phone or webchat.
Visit the EFAP platform to instantly chat with Masters-level clinicians or book an appointment. You can also call our custom intake line toll-free 24 hours per day, 7 days a week at 1-833-679-EFAP.
York Region Staff:
Use single sign-on with your Regional ID and password
York Region Family Members:
Username: yorkfamilies
Password: lifeworks
Virtual Counselling
Inkblot Therapy is Canada’s top provider of online video-based counselling for individuals and/or couples. Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video counselling offered at half the cost and without the barriers of traditional therapy. Your first 15-minute individual counselling session is complimentary. Subsequent sessions are reimbursable through your Extended Benefit Plan or Health Spending Account (HSA).
Most suitable for those seeking online counselling and a longer-term relationship with their counsellor. Users can seek a counsellor with expertise in a specific area, language or religion to help curate a match. Book your appointment online as soon as the same or next day, with access to crisis support 24/7.
Curated Expert Advice
LifeSpeak is an online forum of expert advice to help staff remain present and productive, and to thrive in life. LifeSpeak makes it easy for you and your families to access the support you need to overcome hurdles and accomplish goals, both personal and professional. With over 1000 videos and podcasts on topics ranging from physical health and mental illness to personal and leader development, LifeSpeak features acclaimed authors, medical professionals, and professors offering 24/7 expert advice at your fingertips.
LifeSpeak is available to you at anytime from anywhere. To access the resource, download the free app or visit york.lifespeak.com and sign in with our Corporate ID wellness (case sensitive).
Health Benefits
Mental health paramedical benefits coverage is available for eligible plan members through your extended health benefits or Health Spending Account (HSA). Be sure to check your benefit booklet for coverage details. Additional mental health resources can be found at luminohealth.sunlife.ca.
Community Supports
Here are some helpful links to support you on your mental health journey:
- MindBeacon – virtual therapy clinic and wellness resource library
- Mental Health Resources – for special populations
- Provincial Mental Health Supports (Canadian Mental Health Association)
- Wellness Together Canada – government resource offering free online tools, apps and connections to qualified mental health professionals for Canadians
- 1-855-310-COPE – Community Crisis Response Telephone Service available 24/7, 7 days a week
Remember, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency department for assistance.
Contact
Email York Region Corporate Wellness at @email
