If you or a family member struggles with thoughts or feelings that make it difficult to get through your day, you're not alone. About half of Americans will suffer from a mental health issue at some point in their lives.
When help is needed to get through everyday life or deal with a major crisis, DePaul has benefits to support the mental health needs of your and your family.
One major benefit that is available to all employees at DePaul is access to free confidential counseling sessions through the
employee assistance program, provided by ComPsych GuidanceResources. DePaul employees, spouses and dependents can schedule up to six free sessions. To speak with a counselor or schedule an appointment, employees can call 800-621-4124 anytime, day or night.
DePaul employees enrolled in a DePaul health plan can also access mental health care, including therapy and medicines, through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. You can find a doctor through
bcbsil.com or call the Customer Service or behavioral health number on the back of your member ID card.
In addition, PPO and CDHP members can get 24/7 non-emergency care from a licensed behavioral health therapist by phone, online video or mobile app with
MDLIVE.
DePaul's benefits also provide access to mental health educational resources:
- All employees can visit the
ComPsych GuidanceResources website that offers general advice, services, and tools to address an array of challenges that you may be facing. First-time users can register with DePaul's Organization Web ID: EAP4DPU. If you don't find what you are looking for there, you have the option to send a question through the website to a guidance consultant who will contact you directly.
- Employees enrolled in a DePaul health plan have access to
Well onTarget® that has articles, videos, tools and trackers, as well as a 12-week online course to learn to sleep better or handle stress.
- Through the
2022 Wellness Program, health plan members can learn about mental health issues and earn points toward a credit for next year's medical plan premium. Choose the "Happy U: Learn about Mental Health" annual activity, and go through 5 short tutorials. Benefits-eligible employees can access their WellRight account by visiting
mybluesky.depaul.edu and clicking on the WellRight tile on your home page.
Taking the first step isn't easy. But you don't have to take it alone. If you or a family member is facing a mental health issue, use your DePaul benefits to start the journey to wellbeing.