We all have a role to play when it comes to creating a mentally healthy workplace. Because this May is both Mental Health Awareness Month and Military Appreciation Month, we’d like to focus on the special events and resources to support our collective well-being and our veteran community. And, to our veterans and their families, thank you for bravely serving and selflessly sacrificing.
Ready for the challenge? Join Mission: Well-being
Continuing the spirit of the Defending 22 program, this month we’re launching a new initiative, Mission: Well-being.
Ready to get started?
Sign up to take the pledge today, and join us on this mission. Each week throughout the month of May, we will share tips, resources, and opportunities to help support your personal well-being journey.
When you sign up to take the pledge, we’ll donate $5 on your behalf to one of our partner organizations that supports the mental health and well-being of the military community.
May well-being webinars
As part of our commitment to helping you build your mental well-being and uphold your commitment to Mission: Well-being, we are offering 12 live webinars on six different topics. Each session is only 30 minutes.
Use the Zoom link below to attend any of the May webinars.
Attend a webinar
Passcode: 281553
Dial: 1-669-254-5252
Click on the topic in the chart below to download the session handout.
| Topic | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Finding Your Resilience | May 9 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Eastern time 3 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern time |
| Work and Personal Life: The Balancing Act | May 10 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Eastern time 3 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern time |
| Release, Refresh, and Refocus: Mindful Meditation | May 11 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Eastern time 3 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern time |
| Ditch Your Excuses! Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle | May 16 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Eastern time 3 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern time |
| Exercise Essentials: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Active | May 17 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Eastern time 3 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern time |
| Dreaming of a Good Night’s Sleep | May 18 | Noon – 12:30 p.m. Eastern time 3 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern time |
Not seeing a topic that appeals to you? Check out the full catalog of live and on-demand webinars.
Benefits and resources for veterans and their families
Our company offers benefits and resources that may help you and your family, including:
Confide/EAP
The Confide/EAP offers confidential support through resources and counselors to help you navigate life’s challenges, including mental health issues. You and the members of your household are automatically enrolled in the EAP, and you don’t have to be in a Cigna medical plan to use the EAP’s tools and services.
Mindfulness for Vets Program and Veterans Support Line
All veterans, caregivers, and family members can receive training in stress management, acceptance, and compassion through Cigna’s Mindfulness Program and Support Line. You do not have to be a Cigna medical plan member to participate. All sessions are conducted by a Cigna behavioral health specialist and last about 30 minutes. Several options are available.
- Cigna’s Mindfulness Program: Every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time. Call 1-844-621-3956 (passcode 965 38 022) to join.
- Cigna’s Veteran Support Line: Available 24/7/365 at 1-855-244-6211
Talkspace
Talkspace is a free and confidential text and video-based therapy service that connects you to a dedicated, licensed therapist in your state whom you can privately text message or chat via live video anytime, anywhere.
Support networks
Company-sponsored support networks, including the Veterans Support Network, an employee resource group focused on connecting employees of the armed forces’ Total Force and its supporters; and specially trained employee Advocates who can provide confidential support.
Crisis support
If you are in crisis or are having thoughts of suicide or know a service member or veteran in crisis, connect with the Military Crisis Line / Veterans Crisis Line for confidential support 24/7/365.
- Call 1-800-273-8255, and press 1
- Text 838255
- Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
- Text or dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The resources above are just a sample of all that the Confide/EAP has to offer. To learn more, visit the mental wellness page.
If you are having a hard time, you are not alone. Reach out for help – it’s one of the most courageous and powerful actions you can take. If you are in crisis or know someone who is, text or dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.