Welcome to the September edition of the EAP Monthly Update.

While addiction is a chronic disease similar to other chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer, there are many effective evidence-based treatment options that help people successfully manage their lives. 

Inside this month’s issue you will find information on:

• The monthly article which focuses on common myths and facts about addiction and the treatment options available.
• EAP Featured Benefit: Workplace Support Services.
• September is National Recovery month.
• Mind Your Mental Health: A campaign focusing on increasing awareness around mental health issues. A new program tile is now LIVE on the EAP website; go to https://soceap.magellanascend.com/. Under “Explore Services,” click the right arrow four times.
• The upcoming live webinars: 
  • Wednesday, September 9, the employee webinar – The Opioid Crisis: How We Got Here, Where We Are Headed, What We Can Do
  • Wednesday, September 23, the manager webinar – Mental Health, Substance Use and Suicide Prevention Awareness for Leaders
  • Wednesday, October 14, the employee webinar – How to Thrive this Holiday Season

Upcoming live webinar registration can be found here: www.eap.calhr.ca.gov. 

Monthly tips may be accessed on the DOR EAP Website. 

You may also contact Magellan Healthcare of California directly for EAP information and services at:

Phone: (866) EAP-4SOC or (866) 327-4762
TTY callers: (800) 424-6117
Website: www.eap.calhr.ca.gov 

Magellan Health Care provides monthly resources for State of California Employees through their Employee Assistance Program website.