Employee Mental Health Resources

Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health disorders are among the most burdensome health concerns in the United States. Nearly 1 in 5 US adults aged 18 or older (18.3% or 44.7 million people) reported any mental health concerns in 2016. In addition, 71% of adults reported at least one symptom of stress, such as a headache or feeling overwhelmed or anxious.

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Mental Health in the Workplace, 2019.

Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.)

The Claremont Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for employees and family members of San Lorenzo USD. The Claremont Employee Assistance Program helps you resolve personal issues before they become more serious and difficult to manage. You and your eligible family members can receive professional, confidential counseling at no cost. Claremont also provides access to resources that can help you address virtually any personal concern or question.

Who provides the EAP? Claremont is a firm of select professionals who can help you with life’s challenges. You will be referred to a conveniently located counselor or resource with expertise in your area of concern.

Who will know? The EAP is a confidential service. Claremont understands the importance of maintaining your privacy. Your involvement with Claremont is afforded the maximum confidentiality permitted under the law.

At what cost? There is no cost to you or your covered dependents for EAP services, however, all services must be pre-authorized by Claremont.

What’s the first step? Call 800-834-3773 to discuss your question or issue with an experienced counselor who will refer you to the resources most appropriate for your needs.

Click on the flyer links below to access more information about San Lorenzo USD's Employee Assistance Program:
• EAP Claremont Peer Support Groups
• EAP Claremont Positivity Center Flyer
• EAP Claremont Video Counseling Flyer
• EAP Claremont WorkLife Services
• EAP Claremont 25 Reasons Why
• EAP Claremont Financial Services
• EAP Claremont Is Here to Help
• EAP Claremont Legal Services Flyer

To learn more visit the Human Resources Benefits page here

Resources to Prioritize Staff Wellness among School & District Staff:

How to Prioritize Your Mental Health Alongside Your Career, National Alliance on Mental Illness
GET CONNECTED: Creative Ideas for Building Staff Relationships: Improving connectedness, engagement, and relationships is vital to the positive social-emotional health of any school community. This can happen by encouraging and engaging staff in activities that help build and maintain meaningful relationships with each other. Make sure to accommodate all staff to participate in connection activities by including instructional and non-instructional staff and by offering activities at a variety of times and settings.
Building a Sustainable Gratitude Practice in Your School Community: When practiced regularly, gratitude can significantly increase our well-being and productivity. It has been shown to improve life satisfaction and happiness, help build peer connections, and decrease feelings of anxiety and depression as well as peer conflict.
Guide to Building Staff Relaxation Zone(s): Increase staff well-being by providing a space where all staff can relax, have positive interactions with each other, and take a brief break from the day’s stress.