TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
This May we are excited to spotlight a variety of wellness opportunities available through Empathia, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These offerings are designed to enhance mental and physical well-being.
May Empathia Webinar
- Combating Loneliness
Loneliness can signal unmet needs. Learn how to recognize loneliness and identify if it means that it's time to make a change.
Available On Demand
Monthly Promotional Content
New Programs and Website
- Digital Cognitive Behavioral Health - a self-guided program with techniques and tips to address anxiety, depression and stress.
- Discount Center - members can register and then have access to discounts for travel, entertainment, consumer goods and services.
- LifeMatters Website Guide
Free Counseling Sessions
Empathia is now providing our employees and their immediate families* up to six (6) free counseling sessions, previously three. Take advantage of these free sessions by calling 1-800-367-7474.
As a reminder, the EAP is designed to provide professional assistance to faculty, staff, and their families in assessing and resolving personal matters. Please review the LifeMatters brochure or LifeMatters guide for additional information regarding the wide array of resources available from Empathia. Other benefits include:
- 24/7 telephone assessment/counseling (1-800-367-7474)
- Access to MyLifeMatters (please email payroll@sonoma.edu to obtain the campus specific password)
- Work/life resources and referrals
- Financial consultation with a certified financial counselor
- Legal consultation with an attorney
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Access to Spanish-speaking counselors
- …and more!
*Eligible family members: Spouse, Dependent Child(ren) up to age 26
Employees can download The LifeMatters® App for convenient access to materials.