Know Where to Find Mental Health Resources When You Need Them

As many of you are aware, workplace violence events in the healthcare setting continue to make national headlines in recent months. Unfortunately, no healthcare team is fully immune. We can, however, continue to talk about industry challenges and work to build on our own safety efforts.

In case you missed it, here are the latest developments in that work, which include piloting new weapons detection tools. Carilion Police and Security also shared personal safety tips to practice every day.

Mental health support is another critical element as we work to foster a workplace where our teams feel safe.

Be sure you’re taking note of your mental health well-being and making it a priority. We have many resources available to help you, including:

• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can connect you with one of our licensed mental health professionals for confidential conversations to address personal and job-related challenges. We cover 100% of the cost for up to 5 sessions per year, per issue, for all employees.
• The TRUST Team offers compassionate, coordinated care for healthcare team members impacted by adverse patient events and violence in the workplace.
• Our team of chaplains are available for spiritual guidance and support for all employees.
• We have a video in Cornerstone to help you learn how to appropriately respond to grieving patients and co-workers.
• The Center for Grief and Healing offers free support groups and meetings and links to other resources.
• Carilion peer support specialists provide one-on-one guidance through your mental health, substance use or trauma recovery journey. 
• Aetna offers emotional and well-being support materials, including a mental health awareness guidebook and one for young adults. Aetna also has a flip book that lists resources available if you are enrolled in our medical benefits plan.
• Our Community Health and Outreach team offers classes and workshops (in-person and virtual) that strengthen mental well-being by visiting CarilionClinic.org/calendar.
• Health and wellness on CarilionClinic.org offers information from our own experts about self-care, nutrition and other ways to recharge your mental health.