Whether it’s stepping away from your desk, taking a bubble bath, or setting healthy boundaries in your personal life, the concept of self-care describes all the ways—big and small—that you nurture the wonderful person you are. How you show up for yourself matters, and TELUS Health, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is here to help you meet your self-care goals.
This month’s featured resources:
- Building your self care action plan (Article)
- Quick tips for staying healthy (Infographic)
- Improve your sleep for better self care (Article for registered users)
Orientation sessions (sessions are pre-recorded)
Manager Consultation services
Illinois Tech’s TELUS Health resources include free and confidential manager consultations. Whether you need some help navigating as a first time manager, or need some new ideas for team-building activities, a call to TELUS Health will help you find what you’re looking for. You’ll find access information on the HR Portal Employee Assistance Program page.
TELUS Health’s ongoing features
Don’t forget about ongoing resources like LIFT Virtual Fitness, and Life Coaching, both of which are completely free. There are even discount opportunities for a whole host of items from fitness equipment to travel, electronics to furniture, and more, with new perks being added every month!
TELUS Health’s Care Now programs allow you to create a personal account in order to access resources more tailored to your needs. Services include self-care programs, wellbeing assessments, and access to a 24/7 live chat, as well as the online counseling scheduler tool. Click here for more information and to create your account.
As always, TELUS Health is available 24/7 for free and confidential assistance for Illinois Tech Employees and their families. Don’t forget the app, either. It’s available in the Apple App Store and Google Play, and allows you to access resources directly through your smartphone!
- Username/Password: HR Portal Employee Assistance Program page
- Online: login.lifeworks.com
- Toll-free, 24/7 phone line: 888.456.1324
- En español: 888.732.9020
- TTY: 800.999.3004
- Download the “Lifeworks” app, available on iTunes and Google Play
For more information about TELUS Health, please visit the HR Portal Employee Assistance Program page.