Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources

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Welcome to the December edition of the EAP Monthly Update.

Many of us have good intentions at the start of a New Year to break bad habits and improve our mental and physical health. But more often than not, the momentum doesn’t last.

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

  • The monthly article that speaks to setting the stage for 2021 so you can achieve desired positive changes. 
  • EAP Featured Benefit: Telehealth.
  • Upcoming events:
  • Virtual Training Series – The Fall 2020 Statewide Workshops and Orientations are now being offered virtually October 20 through December 7, 2020.  The orientations and workshops are free and available to all employees, reservations are not required, and employees should ensure supervisor’s approval prior to attending.​  For additional information refer to earlier email or go to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/eap.aspx.
  • The Power of Thinking Styles (virtual workshop), Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  We are offering this workshop again for those who could not attend the 10/29 event. Please hold the date. To register, please click on the link provided: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-of-thinking-styles-a-virtual-workshoptickets-128928563805.
  1. December is National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month.
  2. 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.
  3. The upcoming live webinars: 
  • Wednesday, December 2, the manager webinar – Responding to Negativity and Anger in the Workplace.
  • Wednesday, December 9, the employee webinar – Exploring Habits for Positive Behavior Change.
  • Wednesday, January 13, the employee webinar – Challenges of a Post-Quarantine Workplace: Adapting to the “Next Normal”

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.

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