We all know that taking care of someone’s physical health is crucial, but it’s equally important to prioritize mental well-being. As we recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a good time to think about our own mental health and what resources are available to us as Ballad Health team members.
About mental health
Our mental health affects how we think, feel and act. It helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make healthy choices. Mental illness can also increase the risk of many physical ailments.
Mental Health Awareness Month was created to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. It is also important to continue eliminating any stigma associated with mental illness and getting treatment. Like with any illness, the key is early recognition and appropriate treatment.
Employee Assistance Program
Ballad Health offers team members and their covered dependents access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers confidential mental health services through Behavioral Health Outpatient Services.
The EAP covers 10 free therapy and/or medication management visits per plan year. You can get professional guidance by telehealth, phone or in person.
You are eligible for coverage under the EAP if you are:
- A benefit-eligible team member (or)
- A dependent of an eligible team member who is covered through one of Ballad Health’s insurance plans
EAP services
The Employee Assistance Program services include:
- Couples’ therapy
- Family sessions
- Individual treatment
- Medication management
- Telehealth and phone sessions
To learn more about EAP
- Visit the EAP site on the Ballad Health intranet.
- Click here to see a PDF flier about the EAP.
- Visit the EAP external site on Balladhealth.org.
- Call any of our EAP offices.
Our behavioral health services
Ballad Health also offers an array of mental health services to the community, including outpatient services, addiction recovery resources, counseling, medication management, a 24/7 walk-in crisis center and the RESPOND helpline.
Important note
Feel free to contact the EAP regardless of the nature of your problem. No restrictions apply to the problems you may bring. However, the EAP will not intervene with such issues directly related to your job such as raises, promotions and terminations. You should discuss these types of issues with your area manager. EAP does not provide legal court services or representation.
