Employee wellness involves the whole person. Many resources and supports are available to help you maintain your well-being in four pillars of health: mind, body, life and work. You determine what services you need and when you need them — many are available around the clock to fit your schedule.
Visit homeweb.ca to learn more about the resources available through your Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Homewood Health, some of which are featured below.
As of Nov. 30, EFAP members have access to Homewood Pathfinder, a suite of enhanced tools and technology that creates a curated care path. Sentio — a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program with more than 20 treatment goals — will also be available. Learn more, including how to register.
Crisis resources
Homewood Health staff are available to take your call 24/7. To speak to someone in confidence, access crisis services (24 hours a day) or book an appointment call 1.800.663.1142.
Distress Centre Calgary is available to respond to individuals in distress through a 24-hour crisis line, email, daily chat and daily text.
| Sentio - Homewood Health |
Sentio helps improve your mental health, and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety with the proven methods of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Created by clinical professionals and based on research and clinical practice, Sentio contains more than 20 treatment goals and a wealth of tools and resources, including coaching, to assist you. The Sentio app is also available for download on iPhone and Android devices. Learn more. |
| Sun Life extended health benefits |
Sun Life will cover 80% of the costs, up to $1,000 per person per benefit year, for licensed psychologists or social workers for employees with coverage. |
| MRU leaves and accommodation supports |
Employee Wellness will assist employees who need accommodation support: establishing workplace accommodations, supporting access to short- and long-term disability and planning for a return to work after illness or injury. |
| Lumino Health Centre |
An innovation from Sun Life that allows employees to find health and wellness information to support their health journey. Plan members can find and book appointments with over 150,000 health professionals, discover health resources and offers with a wide range of companies and access wellness and mental health articles from health experts and trustworthy organizations. To access, login to mysunlife.ca and look for the Lumino Health Centre link. |
| LifeSmart resources - Homewood Health |
Nutritional Coaching, Lifestyle Changes, Jumpstart your Wellness, Smoking Cessation A suite of telephone services offers assessments, coaching and resources; each service has been developed to help you take a proactive approach to managing everyday challenges. |
| MRU leaves and accommodation supports |
Employee Wellness will assist employees who require accommodation support: establishing workplace accommodations, facilitating access to short- and long-term disability, and planning for a return to work after illness or injury. |
| MRU Recreation |
The Rec Centre offers classes, fitness equipment, a pool, a climbing wall, intramural sports and personal training. |
| MRU Wellness Services |
Wellness Services provides access to physicians, nurses, and paramedical practitioners such as physiotherapists and chiropractors through the MRU Injury & Prevention Clinic. |
| Lumino Health Centre |
An innovation from Sun Life that allows employees to find health and wellness information to support their health journey. Plan members can find and book appointments with over 150,000 health professionals, discover health resources and offers with a wide range of companies and access wellness and mental health articles from health experts and trustworthy organizations. To access, login to mysunlife.ca and look for the Lumino Health Centre link. |
| Moments Matter | A province-wide campaign that celebrates Alberta leaders who take a personal role in building respectful workplace cultures that promote health and safety. Find out more. |
| LifeSmart resources - Homewood Health |
Career Planning, Workplace Issues, Pre-Retirement Planning, Shift Worker Support A suite of telephone services offers assessments, coaching and resources; each service has been developed to help you take a proactive approach to managing everyday challenges. |
| MRU Environmental Health & Safety |
Contact Environmental Health & Safety to report a safety concern or incident. |
| MRU Campus Safety |
Security Services responds to alarms and accidents, provides emergency first aid and responds to unusual activity on campus 24/7. |
| Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta |
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta works with your medical practitioners and MRU to ensure a safe and timely return to work after a workplace accident or injury. |
| LifeSmart resources - Homewood Health |
New Parent Support, Childcare & Parenting, Elder & Family Care, Relationship Solutions, Financial Coaching, Legal Advisory Services A suite of telephone services offers assessments, coaching and resources; each service has been developed to help you take a proactive approach to managing everyday challenges. |
| Retirement Planning - LAPP |
Local Authorities Pension Plan has resources avilable for you to better understand your contribution and plan for retirement. |
| MRU Camps |
Summer and PD camps for kids in everything from science and sports to adventure, arts and music. |