Stress-management Tools You Can Use

Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer and Yoga Instructor,

Wellness Team

A lot of Salt Lake Community College employees have expressed a desire to have access to more tools to help them manage stress in these difficult times. The college’s People & Workplace Culture team (Wellness Team, Human Resources and Staff Development) and Center for Student Health and Counseling departments have assembled several resources and contact information below based on questions employees asked in a recent survey.

If someone is feeling stressed from trying to balance work and provide childcare, where can they seek help?

Answer: There are several resources available to employees who are experiencing stress at this time.

· The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers Counseling Resources and Work-Life Balance Resources. The number is: 866-750-1327 or online click here.

· SLCC’s Wellness Program offers many helpful resources to empower employees to live healthy, prosperous and thriving lives through the implementation of quality, evidence-based health education programs.

Online click here.

· Information on Yoga classes and other helpful tips can be found via SLCC Today in your email.

· The Center for Health and Counseling is also a good resource: 801-957-4268, to schedule a telehealth appointment, or online click here.

If someone is experiencing anxiety about their current workload, where can they find support?

Answer: We always encourage employees to have good working relationship with their supervisor. Schedule a time to talk with your supervisor, or during a one-on-one, use the opportunity to discuss workload and available options. If anxiety becomes too great, seek help through resources mentioned above.

What can the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) do to help employees during the COVID-19 challenge?

Answer: The EAP offers Counseling and Work-Life Balance Resources. The number is: 866-750-1327 or online click here.

What is available through the Employee Wellness Program to help support our employees’ wellbeing?

Answer: SLCC’s Wellness Program offers many helpful resources to empower employees to live healthy, prosperous and thriving lives through the implementation of quality, evidence-based health education programs.

· Online check here.

· Information on Yoga classes and other helpful tips can be found via SLCC Today in your email.

As a supervisor, can I offer counseling sessions to my student employees through the Center for Health and Counseling?

Answer: Yes, The Center for Health and Counseling is a good resource: 801-957-4268, to schedule a Telehealth appointment, or online click here.

I have concerns about my retirement and other financial issues. Does SLCC have support available?

Answer: Yes, SLCC’s Benefits team is available to speak with you about your retirement account and other financial issues.

Where can I find information online for support during COVID-19?

Answer: The college has two comprehensive pages on its website you can check.

· Working Through COVID-19

· #SLCCSAFE

We have many programs for all employees, including:

· Our online lecture series

· Beyond Biometrics

· One Small Change, Online version: email Christina.McWhinnie@slcc.edu

· Community Photo Scavenger Hunt.

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