Crest Ink - Volume 35 - Number 01

It’s OK Not to be OK by Amanda Hering, Benefits Manager May is National Mental Health Awareness Month . With so much happening around us both within our personal and work life, it’s important that we find time to prioritize our mental health! Remember, it’s ok not to be ok! It’s natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief and worry. Life throws us so many unique situations that it can impact us in different ways. Knowing how to cope, lean on support, and utilize resources is more important than ever! Crest Foods has so many great resources that can help you through these feelings and any of life’s challenges: • Employee Assistance Program through Sinnissippi Centers - Think of Sinnissippi as your “Everyday Assistance People.” The EAP provides support, counseling, and resources for life situations that can take a toll on your emotional wellbeing or take time away from the things you value most, like family, friends, and work. EAP services are 100% confidential, no cost to you, and convenient scheduling for whenever you need them! • Employee Assistance Program through Lincoln Financial Group – Lincoln Financial Group offers Em - ployeeConnect – professional and confidential services to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life! With EmployeeConnect you and your family get access to in-person guidance, unlimited 24/7 access to on - line or toll-free phone support for family matters, referrals, legal matters, and financial guidance. EmployeeCon - nect offers a wide range of online information and resources like videos, articles, interactive tools, budgeting worksheets and more! • Will Preparation & Estate Resolution through Lincoln Financial Group – LifeKeys services from Lincoln Financial Group provides you with access to will preparation with EstateGuidance, GuidanceResources online access to information and “Ask The Expert” for a wide range of topics including legal, financial, family, career, and identity theft resources. • Mental Health Support through HealthJoy - Through HealthJoy’s mobile app, you can connect with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist to listen and help you find solutions. Services are available via phone or video, day or night, from the comfort of your home. Services are 100% confidential and subject to a copay. • Mental Health Coverage Under Crest Foods Medical Plan – The Crest Foods medical plan offers mental health support, behavioral health, and substance abuse services both inpatient and outpatient. The medical plan deductible/coinsurance/out of pocket maximum do apply for the tier in which your provider falls under. Lean on your support system during these times. This could be your family, friends, coworkers, manager, a neighbor, or any of the great resources Crest Foods has available for you and your dependents to help you cope through your feelings and any of life’s situations. Open communication and staying connected is key. How will you be celebrating Mental Health Month? I challenge you to take a few minutes each day for yourself. Whether it’s a 5 minute walk around the block, exercise, performing a random act of kindness, or even taking a break from news, emails and social media. Do something for YOU, do something that will make YOU feel good, do something that will give YOU value! If you have any questions or would like additional information on any of the resources available to you and your dependents through Crest Foods please reach out to Savannah Fagan and I.

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