Resources
Employee Assistance Services hopes that the resources we have provided are helpful in your time of crisis. These resources do not mean that there is an implied or explicit recommendation of any of these services. The crisis hotlines are not meant as a replacement for professional counseling and/or evaluation and treatment by a mental health/medical professional. After the immediate management of your crisis has been accomplished, we recommend that you contact EAS at 888-829-8999 for follow-up care.
Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance for all Employees, updated May 28, 2020
COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has disrupted daily life in an unprecedented way. People are experiencing uncertainty, worry, high levels of stress and anxiety; all normal reactions to today’s abnormal current events. However, it is important that we maintain and support our mental health, that we acknowledge and talk openly about what we are feeling. With that in mind, it is important that we stay well informed. Knowledge is power. Below is a list of sources to help you stay up-to-date:
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SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
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• RUHS Behavioral Health – supporting our communities’ Healthcare Workers, First Responders, and Essential Staff during this crisis; call 951-955-7015, they are available 24/7 for support.
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The following are helpful links for dealing with family adjustments during these uncertain times:
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Self-help/Self-improvement opportunities while staying safe at home:
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Virtual entertainment to enjoy from the
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AUTISM
EAS Autism is a lifelong condition. Adults and children will vary in their capabilities. As children grow, their symptoms and needs will continue to change. Some adults will be completely dependent on parents or caregivers. Others will be able to live an independent life and many will be somewhere in the middle. Below is a list of helpful resources and information:
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CAREGIVERS
A majority of us will be caregivers at some point in our lives. As loved ones age, debilitating disease, chronic health conditions or simple frailty can soon follow. We may even end up caring for someone permanently injured from an accident. While some employ paid providers, most rely on unpaid assistance from family and friends. Caregiving is hard and often stressful. If you are caring for someone with mental problems like Alzheimer's disease it can be especially difficult. Support groups and resources can help:
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COMMUNITY RESOURCE REFERRAL SERVICES
Community resources start with organizations that focus on helping people. Organizations that provide support groups and outreach groups, but can also include public services such as libraries, community centers and churches. Private nonprofit organizations also provide a range of services to the community. Below is a list of resources available:
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EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
The County of Riverside encourages its employees to acquire new or advanced skills, knowledge, and viewpoints; by providing learning opportunities, training facilities, and partnering with various colleges to receive discounted tuition. Employee development not only enhances the individual, but also the organization. Below you'll find resources available:
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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
When you have healthy employees, your company reaps the benefits. A wellness program can increase productivity, boost morale and reduce stress. It can also help employees make smart and healthy choices that can reduce health care costs, increase vitality and diminish absenteeism. The County of Riverside encourages its employees (and family members when covered by employees' insurance) and county retirees to participate in what we have to offer to improve their health and overall well-being. Learn more at:
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EXCLUSIVE CARE
The County of Riverside offers a low cost preventive health insurance plan to its employees, their qualified dependents, and retirees. Exclusive Care offers coverage to members at a cost substantially lower than other health care providers. Savings are typically from 5% to 33%. Exclusive Care is not a commercial insurance company. Learn more at:
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GRIEF SUPPORT
Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief will be. You may associate grief with the death of a loved one, which is often the cause of the most intense type of grief, but any loss can cause grief. Below are resources that can help:
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MEDICAL
MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCES
MONEY MANAGEMENT
PARENTING RESOURCES
Good parenting includes keeping your child safe and healthy, setting limits, spending time with them; preparing and providing your children with the skills and resources needed to succeed as adults. A high-quality parent-child relationship is critical for healthy development. Parenting is hard work, but there are things you can do to maintain a good connection with your child and keep the lines of communication open. Find great tips and resources below:
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RETIREMENT
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
StartYourRecovery.org offers people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources – presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION
Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes a huge toll on families, friends, co-workers, and communities, as well as on our military personnel and veterans. There are many resources available to assess, treat and intervene. If you are feeling suicidal or are concerned about someone, there is help available right now. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the National Hopeline Network at 1-800-SUICIDE. These are toll-free crisis, 24 hour hotlines. Your call is free and confidential.
(If emergency medical care is needed, don't wait, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately)
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