Member Assistance Program
Available Beginning October 1, 2023
What services will the new Member Assistance Program provide you?
The MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare Trust is pleased to introduce a new Members Assistance Program designed to help Local 725 members and their covered family members cope with the many personal and work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. For example, you may need confidential assistance managing stress or depression, learning new parenting skills, or finding a nursing home for a loved one. This new program, the Ulliance Life Advisor Member Assistance Program, provides many services including short-term counseling for mental health issues, coaching, crisis intervention, and community resources.
Other examples of areas of assistance include:
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Counseling to help you manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Substance abuse counseling.
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Family issues counseling.
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Financial counseling.
We think this program will be very helpful for you and your family members who are covered under the health plan.
Read the Introductory letter to this
new program.
Program Information
How is it funded? This new program is funded by the MCASF Local 725 Health & Welfare fringe benefit contribution paid by employers on behalf of eligible Local 725 members. The many services covered by the program will be provided to covered Local 725 members and their family members at no charge.
Who should I contact with questions? As with all fringe benefits provided for under the terms of the MCASF Local 725 labor contract, this program will be administered by Benefit Services. If you have questions, please contact Benefit Services.
When does the program go into effect? These new members assistance services became available on October 1, 2023.
How will Local 725 members and their covered family members be informed about the program?
Making sure that all Local 725 members are aware of this new program & the services that it provides is a top priority. With that in mind, the following outreach events are planned:
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Throughout the month of September, Benefit Services will share information with you via US mail and E-Mail.
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Benefit Services is coordinating virtual presentations to take place during employers' monthly safety meetings.
How can you help support this effort?
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Benefit Services regularly sends out helpful information on all benefits administered by our office. You can help ensure that we are reaching your covered family members by signing up for our newsletters & important announcements.
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Spread the word: Please encourage your Local 725 brothers and sisters to watch their mail and emails.
15 Reasons To Use the Life Advisor EAP
Anxiety, Stress, Sadness/Depression, Anger, Communication, Relationships, Substance Use/Addictions, Grief and Loss, Parenting/Family, Medical/Elder Care, Career/Performance Issues, Domestic Violence, Legal/Financial.
The EAP is for concerns that impact your daily life, relationships, work-life balance, mental health, work and career, quality of life and overall wellness - right now. Call today and speak with a mental health professional before your concerns become a crisis.
1. When you've had an argument with your spouse/significant other and are struggling with communication.
2. When you're worried about something your teenager said or did.
3. When your good friend suddenly ghosts you and you have no idea why.
4. When you're stressed because there's not enough money for holiday season, summer vacation or bills.
5. When you've got a legal question, but you'd rather not ask your family member.
6. When you're feeling overwhelmed with Just. Too. Much, Stuff. To. Do.
7. You just got married and your kids and your new spouse's kids aren't getting along.
8. When you feel down or anxious, don't know why, and aren't sure how to deal with it.
9. When you're struggling at work making mistakes, calling in, or getting written up often.
10. When your grown kids are asking too much of you.
11. When your spouse has lost their job and you don't know where to turn.
12. When you're feeling really isolated, lost or lonely.
13. When you've decided to rein in your spending and create a family budget.
14. If you've thought about hurting yourself.
15. When you've had a death or loss in your family and would like to talk to someone.
Ulliance provides no cost, confidential, short-term counseling for you & your family.
Contact us at 800-448-8326
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized in the US since 1949. Learn more about how to connect with your Life Advisor EAP for assistance. Especially for discussions on men's mental health which has historically overlooked their unique challenges, including societal norms & biological factors.
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