Acts of violence, such as the shootings in Minneapolis this week, may bring grief and worry. Kids may also need help navigating their thoughts and emotions after traumatic events.
To support benefits-eligible employees and their dependents, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider Lyra Health offers the following resources:
- Eight free therapy sessions per issue per year. Learn more about this confidential service.
- A Care Navigation team for urgent needs. Call them at 877-295-8939 for 24/7 support.
- Free virtual events, including “Coping With Distressing Current Events” and “Working While Grieving.” To register for upcoming events, log in to umn.lyrahealth.com > Library > “For work” > “Expert-led events.”
- Virtual on-demand resources on grief, loss, and managing distress. Access them by logging in to umn.lyrahealth.com and going to the Library tab.
Other Resources
- Learn more about mental health resources for University employees and community members.
- Look for the “Mental Health & Wellbeing” tab in MyU for more resources for faculty, staff, and students.
- For resources on personal safety, please visit the Safe Campus site for training and tips to keep you safe in any emergency situation.
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