Access counseling sessions; tools for stress, anxiety, depression
Posted: January 11, 2023
Educators can access free mental health tools and resources from the National Education Association and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.
In partnership with NEA Member Benefits, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association offers members one year of exclusive, no-cost access to NEA’s Mental Health Program, powered by Sanvello.
Sanvello is an app that provides evidence-based tools for managing stress, anxiety, and depression, based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and meditation shown to provide effective relief for mental health struggles.
The app is confidential and offers the following on-demand tools that can help you feel happier over time:
- Daily mood tracking
- Guided journeys
- Coping tools
- Meditations
- Progress assessments
- An anonymous community of peers to reach out to when you need it
NEA members receive unlimited access to Sanvello Premium for 12 months through the Sanvello app.
To get started, visit the NEA Member Benefits Mental Health Program page to sign up.
Employee Assistance of the Pacific
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) contracted Employee Assistance of the Pacific (EAP) to provide all employees with confidential assistance regarding personal challenges affecting job performance related to family or marital problems, alcohol or substance abuse, and other emotional or behavioral problems. Additionally, EAP is able to provide emergency crisis, critical incident stress debriefing, and coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources.
EAP will provide up to a maximum of three hours of professional services for individual and group counseling by appointment. To make an appointment, employees or supervisors may call EAP directly at (808) 597-8222 or toll-free at (877) 597-8222. A copy of the employee’s current pay stub will be required at the initial counseling session.
About the Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program provides confidential, short-term professional counseling services to HIDOE’s employees who may be experiencing personal problems that are affecting job performance related to family or marital problems, alcohol or substance abuse, and other emotional or behavioral problems. EAP is also experienced in providing emergency/crisis and critical incident stress debriefing.
EAP is contracted to provide services through a voluntary program that permits employees to seek help on their own or any employee’s supervisor to seek help and refer their employee. The service is free up to a maximum of three hours and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the duration of the contract. EAP professional counselors, who specialize in the assessment of personal problems, will meet with the employee to explore options and possible resolutions. Counselors are available statewide.
All HIDOE employees (full-time, part-time, or temporary) except hired student helpers may utilize the EAP professional counseling services. These sessions may be shared with immediate family members living with you. All HIDOE employees who wish to use EAP professional counseling services can simply call EAP directly and schedule an appointment. An employee’s supervisor may also refer an employee with job performance problems. Discussions with an EAP counselor are kept confidential and will not be released without prior written permission.
EAP deals with a variety of situations that may be impacting your work or your life. Some of the more common problems are:
- Marital/family problems
- Job-related issues
- Relationship problems
- Stress-related concerns
- Drug/alcohol misuse
- Other emotional or behavior problems
To make an appointment, employees may call EAP directly at (808) 597-8222 or toll-free at (877) 597-8222 during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Appointments are also available evenings and Saturday mornings. A copy of your current pay stub will be required at the initial counseling session.