When it comes to health, taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies. WorkWell NYC recognizes that there are many factors that can impact your mental well-being and affect your ability to take care of yourself, contribute to the world, and connect with friends, family, co-workers, and community.
Our Be Well program partners with Thrive NYC to offer programs and resources to support your emotional well-being and help you manage stresses of everyday life.
This December, WorkWell NYC challenges you to go for gratitude during the 12 Days of Gratitude Challenge from December 9th - 20th! Gratitude is about taking time to recognize, acknowledge, and appreciate the goodness in life – no matter how big or small.
Each day of the challenge will feature a brief activity to help you build an attitude of gratitude in your life.
Here’s how you can participate:
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Some days, our bodies are healthier than others – and the same is true for our minds. Our mental health can change over time, especially when life feels overwhelming.
Poor mental health can affect your thoughts, feelings, moods or behaviors. If you’ve experienced mental health problems, you’re not alone: 1 in 5 New Yorkers are affected in a given year.
Learn more in the video below:
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The Health Department offers free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for City employees and the general public on how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges or crises. Learn more or sign up for a training here.
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Everyone experiences stress at times - it’s a natural reaction to the demands of life.
Learning how to cope with stress can help you keep your mind and body healthy.
Find out more about stress and get tips to help you manage it here.
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Sometimes it’s difficult to know what to say to someone who is struggling with their mental health. However, with 1 in 5 New Yorkers affected by a mental health disorder each year, it’s important to know how to have a conversation about mental health to support our family members, friends, co-workers, and community members who may be dealing with mental health issues.
Here are some helpful things to say to someone who may be dealing with a mental health issue:
Helpful things to consider when starting a conversation about mental health:
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If you or someone you know may be affected by a mental health problem, help is available:
The New York City Employee Assistance Program (NYC EAP) offers free and confidential resources, support, and referrals to employees and their family members.
EAP can also help you navigate health insurance coverage and identify appropriate mental health care and providers for their needs.
EAP’s services are completely confidential and will not affect your job status. Your first visit to the EAP will be covered as an excused absence in CityTime.
You can reach the EAP at 212-306-7660 or at eap@olr.nyc.gov.
Your regular health care provider can also offer information and help. To find a provider in your network call the number on the back of your health insurance card or visit the Health Benefits Program to find your health plan website.
If someone is in immediate danger of harming him or herself, or someone else, call 911.
Learn about mental health benefits for City of New York employees. Learn More
All health plans offered through the City provide extensive mental health and substance misuse coverage with very modest copays.
The table below details the in-network coverage for the no-cost plans selected by the majority of active City employees:
In-Network Coverage for Mental Health/Substance Misuse |
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Plan |
Outpatient |
Inpatient |
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EmblemHealth GHI CBP |
$0 copay: Preferred Providers $15 copay: Participating Providers |
$300 copay per admit and $750 max copay per calendar year |
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EmblemHealth HIP HMO |
$0 copay: Preferred Providers For substance misuse care, up to 20 visits per calendar year may be used for family counseling. |
$100 copay pay per admission |
Looking for support? The New York City Employee Assistance Program (NYC EAP) offers free, confidential information, education, counseling, and referrals to employees and family members. | ![]() |