Additional Resources
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Texas Health Resources
Be Healthy Wellness Program
A wellness program designed to help you be aware of your health and reward you for taking steps to live a healthy lifestyle. Learn about the Be Healthy tools available to support you in your journey towards optimal health, learn what each program consists of, learn about program eligibility, and find out how to participate by visiting: https://behealthythr.org/be-healthy
Virgin Pulse Activities
The Be Healthy Reward Program is powered by Virgin Pulse. Through this online and mobile wellness program, eligible employees and their spouses can redeem Be Health rewards and complete a variety of wellness activities to earn rewards. Virgin Pulse is designed to meet you where you are on your well-being journey so you can take care of yourself—body, mind and spirit. Visit https://behealthythr.org/be-healthy/virgin-pulse-activities for additional information about program eligibility and incentive plans.
Headspace
A mindfulness-based program that helps you take care of you – mind, body and spirit. Texas Health offers a free monthly premium membership to the Headspace platform, where you can get help with sleep, mindfulness, stress and more. Visit https://behealthythr.org/headspace for additional information about program eligibility.
United Health Care Mental Health and Substance Abuse Benefits and Support Services
As a medical plan holder through UnitedHealthcare, you can access convenient on-demand help with stress, anxiety and more right from your fingertips through Self-Care and Talkspace. To access these platforms, register for an account using your UnitedHealthcare information. For details on what mental health services your medical plan covers, follow this link.
Self-Care offers personalized content that you can access on-demand to help you boost your mood and shift your perspectives. Self-care techniques, coping tools, meditations and more are all available at no additional cost to you as part of your UHC medical coverage. Visit www.ableto.com/begin and use company code THR to get started and visit https://behealthythr.org/mental-well-being/mental-well-being-resources for more information about program eligibility and applicable fees.
Talkspace offers 24/7 access to a licensed therapist from your phone or desktop. You’re able to message with a therapist whenever you need, and can choose face-to-face video visits by appointment, including Talkspace Psychiatry. Visit https://www.talkspace.com to get started and https://behealthythr.org/mental-well-being/mental-well-being-resources for more information about program eligibility and applicable fees.
Fitness Centers
Texas Health is committed to supporting you on your health journey by offering conveniently located fitness centers across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As an All-Access member, you’ll gain access to all participating Fitness Center Locations plus access to the FX Well Digital Fitness app and virtual fitness classes. Visit https://behealthythr.org/be-healthy/fitness-memberships to view locations, review enrollment information, and learn about program eligibility and enrollment fees.
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Nutrition Coaching
If you’re looking for guidance on creating a healthy eating plan to meet your specific health and wellness needs, Texas Health has you covered. Eligible benefit-holding employees and family members can connect with a registered dietician to help build daily eating habits that work for your busy lifestyle and nutritional needs. Visit https://behealthythr.wpengine.com/be-healthy/nutrition-coaching for additional information about program eligibility and applicable fees.
Real Appeal
Real Appeal is a clinical weight management program that helps United Healthcare members lose weight by focusing on lasting lifestyle changes by taking small, steady, sustainable steps. Real Appeal consists of up to 52 weeks of online support from a Real Appeal transformation coach and a success kit, both provided at no additional cost free of charge to new eligible. Visit https://behealthythr.wpengine.com/be-healthy/real-appeal for additional information about program eligibility and applicable fees.
Quit for Life Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking can have immediate health benefits at any age, but it can be a tough habit to break. Quit for Life™ is a tobacco cessation program available to all Texas Health employees and eligible members of their household. Services include individual phone-based counseling with a Quit Coach, personalized Quit Guides providing helpful information so you can stay on track, access to Web Coach, as well as Nicotine Replacement Therapy. Visit https://behealthythr.org/be-healthy/quit-for-life for additional information about program eligibility and applicable fees.
Employee Discounts
The Employee Discount Program can save you money and give you convenient access to a wide variety of products and services. Visit www.texashealth.savings.beneplace.com for additional information about program eligibility and available discounts.
Texas Health Relief Fund
“The Texas Health employee relief fund provides short-term financial assistance to employees experiencing significant financial hardship due to personal/catastrophic events. This fund awards grants to eligible employees to help cover basic and critical needs. Visit https://behealthythr.org/other-benefits/employee-relief-fund for additional information about program eligibility, and instructions about how to apply or donate to this fund.
Helping Hands Fund
An employee who has experienced a catastrophic event and has used all of their PTO can apply and, if approved, receive PTO hours from the fund. A central system-wide Helping Hands Committee administers the Fund and each request is considered on a case-by-case basis, evaluating the employee’s economic circumstances, nature of the situation or catastrophic event, the estimated length of absence from work, and the amount of PTO available in the Helping Hands Fund. Visit https://behealthythr.org/other-benefits/helping-hands for additional information about program eligibility, and instructions about how to apply or donate to this fund.
Promise Coaches
Conflict at work can be a significant source of stress. Specially trained Texas Health PromiseSM Coaches are available at all entities to help employees resolve disputes with others in a collaborative, respectful and mutually agreeable manner. For more information or to access the Promise Coaches directory, visit https://txhealth.sharepoint.com/SitePages/Texas-Health-Promise-Coaches.aspx, contact your Human Resources Department or email Employee Relations.
Texas Health Compliance Line
Unethical, illegal, or irresponsible acts can cause serious loss or harm to Texas Health, its people, and its customers. This is why it’s everyone’s responsibility to help prevent these activities. You are the solution for maintaining a safe and secure workplace. Please visit the System Compliance website for information on when and how to report your concerns, or call the hotline directly (you may remain anonymous) at 1-800-381-4728
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National Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization that is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI offers educational programs, advocates for individuals and families affected by mental illness, and operates a toll-free helpline. To learn more, visit: https://www.nami.org/home
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for anyone of any age, including non-English speakers. Anyone can call the Lifeline, whether they are thinking about suicide or not, and get emotional support. 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. For additional information visit: https://988lifeline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24-hour confidential service for adult and youth survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence, intimate partner violence and relationship abuse. The Hotline provides crisis intervention, domestic violence education, safety planning and connection to service providers such as local shelters and referrals to agencies that provide legal and economic resources. Call 800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit: https://www.thehotline.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA offers several ways to connect people with reliable and reputable behavioral health and substance abuse resources. Call the National Helpline at 800-662-HELP (4357) or visit or visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline to access 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental health and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA is an international peer-led mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually based Twelve Step program. Visit https://www.aa.org/ for more information and to search for online and local in-person AA groups.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
NA is support group for those attempting to recover from drugs other than alcohol. Visit https://na.org/ for more information and to search for online and in-person NA groups.
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State and Local Resources
2-1-1 Texas
2-1-1 Texas is a free statewide 24-hour information and referral service. By simply dialing 2-1-1, callers can receive information about community and social services, such as food pantries, emergency shelter, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, childcare, senior services, legal and victim aid, as well as mental health and substance abuse resources. For more information visit: https://www.211texas.org/
North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank helps to feed individuals and families of North Texas. For additional information visit: https://ntfb.org
Mission Arlington
Mission Arlington emergency assistance supports individuals in need. Open six days each week, Mission Arlington provides food and clothing, home goods (furniture, toys, baby items), medical equipment, financial assistance, school supplies, summer camps, and healthcare for those in need. Visit https://missionarlington.org/ for additional information.
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has a mission to protect children, the elderly, and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation. For more information visit: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Finding help for older adults and people with disabilities can be overwhelming. By making the call, you will talk to a trained professional who will guide you to the right service options to meet your needs. Call 855-937-2372 or visit: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/aging/long-term-care/aging-disability-resource-center