Employee Mental Health & Wellness Resources

Last updated on Sep 10, 2024

CCA is committed to its employees' well-being. Please see below for resources related to wellness.

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Overview and Counseling Benefits

CCA provides benefit eligible employees with support for a wide variety of challenges through the Claremont/Uprise Employee Assistance Program (EAP}. If you or a family member in the immediate household needs assistance with personal, family or work-life balance issues, you can contact the EAP for confidential assistance. Benefits include up to 8 counseling sessions per incident per calendar year, and referrals to help you deal with a wide variety of items, such as:

Marital and family relationships
Job related stressors
Stress, anxiety and depression
Parent and child relationships
Grief and loss
Various other work or life challenges

You can access your EAP benefits 24/7 by calling 800-834-3773 or by visiting claremonteap.com.

Legal, Financial and Work/Life Assistance

The EAP provides you with quick and confidential access to help for legal and/or financial questions and services you may need.

Legal Consultation: Up to 30 minutes of free consultation, either over the phone or in person. A 25% discount is available for any services beyond the initial consultation. Free "Simple Will" kits are available upon request.
Financial Consultation: Up to 30 minutes of free consultation with a financial coach is available at no cost. Financial specialists are able to assist employees/family members with topics such as budgeting, retirement planning, debt consolidation, ID theft, financial planning and auto and real estate purchasing.
Work/Life Referrals: The EAP provides unlimited nationwide referrals for child care, elder care, school/ college, adoption, daily living including pet care.

Claremont's Personal Advantage (CPA) Online Resources

You have access to tools, resources and experts who can help with many of the day-to-day things that can happen in life. Unlimited access is provided to Claremont's Personal Advantage (CPA) for articles, webinars, resources, videos and assessments about health, finance, legal issues, personal growth, stress, family life and more. Go to claremonteap.com, click on the "Personal Advantage" tab at the top and register using company name CCA.

Digital Wellness Platform (Including Live Online Wellness Coaching)

The EAP benefit also includes a digitally enabled EAP platform through Claremont/Uprise Health which includes skills training on a variety of topics. Additionally, you will have up to 8 sessions with a wellness coach that you can book online through this platform (this is in addition to 8 counseling sessions per issue per year). This benefit continues to be paid 100% by CCA and these services are available at no cost to you and are 100% confidential.

How Do I Access the Digital Platform/Coaching?

You have multiple options for how to access the digital platform (which includes coaching) via the desktop or an Apple or Android app.

The employer code is CCA.

What Happens When I Log In?

Upon logging into the platform, members are prompted to take the Wellbeing Check, a 2-minute interactive assessment that is based on clinically validated protocols.
The Wellbeing Check enables Uprise/Claremont to quickly evaluate members to ensure they receive the right level of care.
The platform features structured courses that are based on cognitive behavioral therapy interventions and are specifically curated to each user’s needs.
Members can guide themselves through their recommended curriculum of courses (click here for a course description list) or you can work through the program with one of the expert coaches.

How Does Coaching Work?

All coaches are Certified Health and Wellness Coaches. Coaches help you apply skills to your life in a 30 minute coaching session via phone.

What Happens On A Coaching Call?

In the Claremont EAP scheduling calendar, you can book a 30-minute call for a time that suits you.
During your coaching session, your coach will discuss your current concerns and needs, show you how to use appropriate skills for your specific situation, and help you set realistic goals.
Most communication with your coach is via phone, but your coach will confirm your appointment through email. You can respond to that email and communicate via email, if you would like.

Bike Share: CCA participates in the Bay Wheels Corporate Membership program. CCA employees may receive $30 off an annual membership.
Shuttles: The Mission Bay Shuttle is free to all employees.

Please visit the portal's Transportation page for more details on these services and other transportation related information.

Special Discount Offer for CCA Staff & Faculty: Fitness SF
- Locations
  - Fitness SF offers the following 2 discount options for CCA employees:
    - $249 / 4 month prepaid
    - $199 / 3 months prepaid
  - This link is for a prepaid 3 month membership for $199 which will give employees access to all 8 locations.
  - Please use your CCA email to register in order to receive the discount.

In Person Mental Health and Substance Use Care Benefits

In person mental health benefits and substance use care benefits are provided through Blue Shield's Mental Health Service Administrator (MHSA). Click here for the Blue Shield Mental Health resources landing page.

Highlights include:

Your Blue Shield of California health plan provides coverage for non-emergency inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use care.

How to Access

Call the MHSA at (877) 263-9952 for immediate assistance or help finding a network provider.
You can also search for a provider in the Find a Doctor tool at blueshieldca.com.

Teladoc Behavioral Health Service Overview

Teladoc Behavioral Health Service allows you to connect with a clinician by phone, video or app. Click here for an overview of this benefit.

Highlights include:

Clinicians available include psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, therapists and clinical social workers
Appointments available 7 days/week, 7 am. to 9 pm in member’s time zone
Ongoing support with the same provider is available

How to access:

For questions or to make an appointment, contact Teladoc at 1 (800) 835-2362 or download the app at teladoc.com/bsc.

LifeReferrals 24/7 Overview

In addition to CCA’s Claremont EAP benefit, Blue Shield members also have access to a similar benefit through LifeReferrals 24/7. Click here for an overview of this benefit.

Highlights include:

LifeReferrals 24/7 offers convenient and confidential support to help you meet life’s challenges for no copayment or extra cost.
You will be guided to the appropriate service based on your needs, such as personal counseling, legal assistance, financial coaching, identity theft resolution and more!

How to Access:

Call LifeReferrals 24/7 toll-free, anytime, at (800) 985-2405
Or visit lifereferrals.com and enter the access code: bsc

Blue Shield’s Wellvolution Program

Blue Shield’s Wellvolution program connects members to proven resources to manage and improve health through coaching, lifestyle medicine, meditation, and mental health support and counseling. These programs and resources are vetted by Blue Shield and offer accessible apps based on the latest in science and lifestyle medicine to help members improve their health. Examples of just some of the programs offered are listed below.

Mental Health

Headspace: As the world’s most science-backed meditation app, Headspace is helping people around the world reduce stress, increase resilience, and get a better night’s rest. With Headspace, you can learn to meditate in just a few minutes a day and join 70 million members using meditation to improve mental well-being.
Ginger offers on-demand, confidential mental healthcare through coaching and self-guided activities.Through the Ginger app, members can connect with a team of coaches via text, 24/7, 365 days a year. For those in need of additional support, a therapist or psychiatrist can be added to their care team for video sessions. For more information go to www.wellvolution.com/mentalhealth or click here for more details.

Quitting Smoking

Clickotine is a fully digital program delivered through your smart phone that can help you quit smoking.
EX Program: Developed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, EX Program is quit-tobacco program that has helped nearly 1 million tobacco users develop the skills and confidence to quit for good.

Weight Loss/Eating Healthy

Betr Health: Key benefits include weight loss, a dedicated personal coach, and a family friendly meal planner.
Habitnu: One-on-one or group coaching with a personal Health Coach for weight loss.
MonjWell: Personal coaching and chef-inspired meal plans for weight loss.
Restore Health: This is a personalized 12-month program that combines live interactive coaching and a holistic lifestyle program (sleep, stress, nutrition and exercise) in an easy and simple to use mobile application. Members receive a free digital scale and sleep tracker, and only need to spend 15 minutes per day to achieve their health goals.
Weight Watchers has helped millions lose weight thanks to a science-driven program that enables people to build healthy habits for real life.

Diabetes Management

Virta: Type 2 diabetes can be reversed! Reduce your blood sugar, A1c, weight, and need for diabetes medications with Virta’s research-backed type 2 diabetes reversal treatment. Virta’s physician-led medical team and health coaches will develop a personalized carbohydrate tolerance treatment plan to help you reverse type 2 diabetes by using the power of nutritional ketosis. There is NO calorie counting, starvation, new medications, surgery, or required exercise on Virta.
VP Transform for Prediabetes: This is is a leading digital lifestyle program that can help you lose weight and reduce your risk for diabetes, making you feel better overall. VP Transform is recognized by the CDC for its best-in-class weight loss outcomes and its ability to develop long-lasting habits that keep you sustainably lighter and healthier.

Fitness

Nymbl: Stay active and improve your balance in just 10 minutes a day - while having fun! Nymbl is a personalized balance training app that you can use in the privacy and comfort of your home. It's fun, doesn't require strenuous activity, and reconnects your brain and body• so you can improve your balance and enjoy more of life! It is available for free, at no cost to you.
Eat healthy and feel good on your own terms with Fitness Your Way (FYW). The gym membership program, available through Tivity Health, offers special rates to Blue Shield members. You and your dependents who are age 18 and older are eligible. Enroll today at fitnessyourway.tivityhealth.com/bsc.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Support

Maven is the leading virtual clinic for individuals planning, growing, and raising families. Maven provides on-demand coaching and educational telehealth appointments with specialists and coaches 24/7, 365 days a year, along with personalized clinical content, and community forums. Click here for more information. Get started today! Visit blueshieldca.com/maven to enroll.

Enrollment is easy! You will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Use Chrome if registering using a computer. Customer Service is available on the Wellvolution platform via Instant Chat, E-mail and Telephonic Support at 1-866-671-9644 6:00am through 6:00pm PST.

Create an account with a password at wellvolution.com.
Enter your member ID
You will need to answer a multiple-choice questionnaire of about 10-15 questions to confirm your health goals and match you with the provider you want, or a provider the system recommends to you.

Once a member has registered for Wellvolution, they can access Everyday Choices via their dashboard - exercise videos, health content, and recipe library. The Wellvolution platform also includes on demand workout videos led by fitness experts as well as a recipe library.

Blue Shield Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services

Blue Shield offers up to 30 visits a year with a $10 per visit co-pay through their partnership with American Specialty Health Plans of California, Inc. (ASH Plans). Click here for more information. Click here to search for a provider.

Kaiser Mental Health Services Overview

Click here to find your nearest location to call for an appointment. When you call, Kaiser will assess your needs and offer you a phone, video, or in-person appointment with a mental health specialist, if appropriate, for non-urgent mental health concerns. You don't need a referral to access mental health services from a Kaiser Permanente provider. Evening and weekend calls will be automatically connected to their after-hours call center.

Kaiser Wellness Programs

Kaiser members can take advantage of the following programs at no additional cost (unless otherwise specified):

Kaiser Wellness Coaching

Get one-on-one guidance and support from a dedicated wellness coach who can help you set goals, stick to them, and, most importantly, see results. And you can do it all from the comfort of home.

Partnering with a wellness coach can help you:

Manage your weight
Reduce stress
Quit tobacco
Eat healthier
Increase activity

Call 1-866-862-4295 to make an appointment. Wellness Coaching by phone is available at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members — and no referral is required.

Kaiser Digital Apps
Kaiser members can try Calm and myStrength at no cost. These apps, which are recommended by Kaiser Permanente clinicians, help with sleep, stress, anxiety, and more. Click here to get started.

Kaiser Fitness Deals

Stay active and fit with a variety of reduced rates on studios, gyms, fitness gear, and online classes.

ClassPass: ClassPass gives you worldwide access to thousands of top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons and spas.

Active & Fit Direct: The Active & Fit Direct program gives you access to a fitness center membership for just $25 a month, plus a $25 enrollment fee. Choose from 11,000+ participating fitness centers and instructor-led classes nationwide and start exercising today.

ChooseHealthy: Kaiser Permanente members can get reduced rates on a variety of fitness products and wellness essentials through the ChooseHealthy program.

Classes and Support Groups
Connecting with others who share similar experiences can be incredibly powerful. Kaiser's classes and support groups are taught by trained instructors, designed to help you strengthen relationships, change unhealthy behaviors, cope with stress, and more. Some classes may require a fee. Click here for more information.

Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Get personalized advice, encouragement, and support to reach your health goals — entirely online at no cost to Kaiser Permanente members. Click here for more information.

Kaiser Acupuncture and Chiropractic Services

Kaiser offers up to 30 visits a year with a $10 per visit co-pay through their partnership with American Specialty Health Plans of California, Inc. (ASH Plans). Click here for more information.

Linkedin Leaning (available to all permanent staff members) offers a variety of courses and articles related to well-being. Check out a sample of these offerings below.

Are you seeking to enhance your existing financial skills? The resources below covers a wide range of topics essential for building a solid foundation for financial success. Explore these resources, embark on your financial education journey, and empower yourself to make informed decisions that will shape your financial future.

Claremont EAP

Our EAP offers 30-days of access with a personal money coach who will work with you toward financial wellness by identifying financial goals, assessing current financial situation, and providing a suggested detailed action plan. Please call 800-834-3773 for more information.

LinkedIn Learning/Other Classes

Budgeting/Finance Apps

CCA Retirement Plan

CCA Retirement Plan Information

Benefit questions? Please contact benefits@cca.edu.

Similar to dialing 911 for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis can call or text 988 and be connected immediately to trained counselors who will listen, provide support and connect them to resources if necessary. The three-digit dialing code is new, but the Lifeline is not. Previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, callers only reached the 24/7 national crisis hotline by dialing 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). The easy-to-remember dialing code (988) is meant to replace that number; however, callers will still be connected to the same services, regardless of which number is used.

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Please email us at benefits@cca.edu.