Mental Wellness Resources
United Health Group, a NYSRA Endorsed Provider, has put together a robust list of FREE mental health resources for all restaurant industry employees to access. See them below and share with family, friends and colleagues. Download the list of Mental Wellness Resources here.
Crisis Text Line allows you to text for immediate help anytime from anywhere. Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to text with a trained crisis counselor. Crisis Text Line also trains volunteers to support people in crisis. Connect with a Crisis Coordinator within 25 seconds on average. Talk until you feel safe. Text HELLO to 741741.
Sanvello is the No. 1 app for stress, anxiety, and depression. Get all of the support you need to help improve your mental health — on your terms. From self-care and peer support to working with trained coaches and therapists, Sanvello is your place to feel better You get access to premium features for free during the COVID-19 crisis. Includes guided meditation, learning modules, community discussion and daily tips. Start your journey with the hospitality-specific offering here.
Ben’s Friends is a hospitality-focused substance-abuse support network. Ben’s Friends is the food and beverage industry support group offering hope, fellowship, and a path forward to professionals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction. Join a safe environment with others who understand the unique challenges experienced by people on the front lines in restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality industries. Click here to find a meeting near you or access phone-based meetings.
Psych Hub is the most comprehensive online learning platform in the world for mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention topics. With options for every audience, Psych Hub is the world's largest online platform for digital mental health education. Access Psych Hub here.
PatientsLikeMe is the world's largest personalized health network. It helps people find new treatments, connect with others with similar experiences, and take action to improve their outcomes. Free. PatientsLikeMe's mission is to improve the lives of patients through new knowledge derived from shared real-world experience and outcomes. For questions about symptoms, medications and conditions for yourself, your kids and your loved ones, go to PatientsLikeMe hospitality-specific resources page here.
Optum Emotional Support Helpline offers help anytime from anywhere. It is free and available to anyone, so you can share it with family and friends. This help line is staffed by professionally trained mental health experts 24/7. Call the helpline at 1-866-342-6892.
Optum Substance Use Disorder Helpline asks you to call for immediate help anytime from anywhere. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions. These may include your personal health, care for a family member, coverage, cost of care, and more. Optum is committed to making it as easy as possible for you to access the services you need. You or a family member may talk with a licensed recovery advocate about concerns and needs, get a referral to a professional who can develop a personalized treatment plan, and access family support resources. Call 1-855-780-5955, or visit liveandworkwell.com/recovery.
Optum Substance Use Disorder Helpline asks you to call for immediate help anytime from anywhere. We are available 24/7 to answer your questions. These may include your personal health, care for a family member, coverage, cost of care, and more. Optum is committed to making it as easy as possible for you to access the services you need. You or a family member may talk with a licensed recovery advocate about concerns and needs, get a referral to a professional who can develop a personalized treatment plan, and access family support resources. Call 1-855-780-5955, or visit liveandworkwell.com/recovery.
Through HealthiestYou by Teladoc, employees have access to virtual mental health and medical appointments.
- Unlimited 24/7 access to virtual care with licensed providers.
- Members-only price is $9 per employee per month for unlimited virtual visits (includes all family members at no additional cost) with $0 copays
- All employees eligible: full time, part time, and furloughed.
