Accountants face unique challenges that can impact emotional wellbeing. To ensure you get the best mental health benefits for you and your employees, our Group Employee Benefits packages give your team access to top-notch support.
Long hours, study requirements, and—of course—tax season can lead to a lot of stress, anxiety and burnout for CPAs.
Although manageable for some, these factors can result in a decline in mental wellbeing. They can lead to insomnia, depression and panic attacks, affecting overall health.
Below, we break down our Group Employee Benefits offerings and other resources to help navigate ever-changing mental health care needs.
Maximizing Mental Health Benefits
Accountants face unique challenges that can impact emotional wellbeing. To ensure you get the best mental health benefits for you and your employees, our Group Employee Benefits packages give your team access to top-notch healthcare support through Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Teladoc Medical Health Navigator.
Extended Health Coverage for Psychology
Our Group Employee Benefits plan covers psychologists and social workers, along with psychotherapists and counsellors.
You and your dependents can see counsellors, therapists and other common mental health providers that can support your well-being.
Telus Health: Employee Assistance Program
Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports employees with health and work/life services that extend to their families. With this care-centric support, your team can access trauma assistance, depression care, and health and wellness coaching through a convenient virtual platform.
Virtual Services
As part of Telus Health’s EAP, virtual mental health services allow you to see a healthcare practitioner when needed.
Work-Life Services
Through your Telus Health EAP, you will gain access to Work-Life Services, an online platform dedicated to group counselling and resources that support overall health, career, workplace, relationships, family, finances, and legal.
Teladoc Mental Health Navigator
Teladoc Health revolutionizes employee benefits by offering a comprehensive virtual care platform. Whether you’re seeking support from a primary care provider, managing a chronic condition, or looking for a second opinion on a medical treatment or procedure, their network of over 50,000 experts will guide you to the right solutions, ensuring you receive the best care for your needs.
How to seek help:
1. Call 1-877-419-2378 or visit teladoc.ca/canadalife to start a case.
2. You will be paired with a Teladoc Health Navigator who will guide you through the process and help you find the right clinician.
One of the most valuable aspects of Teladoc Health is its understanding and compassion for medical uncertainty. They ensure that plan holders’ parents and parents-in-law’s medical decisions receive the same level of attention, no matter the complexity of the condition.
Free Public Resources
In addition to Telus Health’s EAP and Teladoc Mental Health Navigator, it’s important to note free programs accessible to Canadians outside of your Group Employee Benefits programs.
Bounce Back
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support your mental wellness path.
Mind Your Mind
Mind Your Mind is a resource for young people aged 14-29 that promotes wellness, reduces the stigma around mental health, and increases access to professional and peer-based community support.
My Anxiety Plan
My Anxiety Plan (MAP) is an anxiety management program based on cognitive behavioural therapy and designed to provide adults with practical strategies and tools to manage stress. MAP includes 6 easy-to-navigate units with 45 lessons.
Hope for Wellness
The Hope for Wellness helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online chat at 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Immediate Assistance
If you or someone you love needs immediate assistance, contact the following resources 24/7.
Distress Line (24/7)
Alberta: 780-482-HELP (4357)
British Columbia: 310-6789 (no area code needed)
Manitoba: 204-940-1781
North West Territories: 811 or 1-844-259-1793
Saskatchewan: 988
Yukon: 1-844-533-3030
Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
National Crisis Centre
Text: 9-8-8
Mental health supports are more important than ever. By including Telus Health’s Employee Assistance Program and Teladoc Mental Health Navigator in your Group Employee Benefits program, you can ensure your team has access to essential mental health resources.
To find the right Group Employee Benefits plan for your firm, speak with one of our advisors today. This will ensure that your employees get the mental health support they need, when they need it.