Personal Support Resources
There are many support resources available to OSSTF D16 T/OT members including the YRDSB's Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), Com Psych, but also through our Federation's Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with Telus Health (formerly Lifeworks) and OTIP, who has a variety of specialized wellness programs including:
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Feeling Better Now: Assess Mental Health
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Starling Minds: Manage Mental Health
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Alavida: Take Control of Substance Abuse
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Carepath: Support after Cancer Diagnosis
Com Psych
(YRDSB EFAP)
ComPsych is our Boards Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
GuidanceResources® support services include: counselling, work-life services, legal support services, financial information services, wellness services, GuidanceResources® Online and more. Visit their page for more information.
Telus Health
(OSSTF EAP)
OTIP Telus Health (formerly Lifeworks) is OSSTF's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides tools to improve your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. You and your family will have access to counselling and resources that are totally confidential, 24/7.
Visit their page for more information, how to get in contact and for the login credentials.
Brochure and Overview of Services
1-800-387-4765
(When asked to enter a company name, please choose: "OSSTF District 16")
Early Intervention Program (OTIP)
OTIP’s Early Intervention program is a union supported service that provides confidential and valuable assistance to members during the early stages of a medically-related work absence. We provide resources and education specific to your medical condition with a focus on recovery and a timely return to work.
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Find more information here.
Feeling Better Now
(OTIP)
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Starling Minds
(OTIP)
Starling Minds is a self-guided digital program that is available 24/7, private, and tailored to you. Access tools to help better manage your mental health including daily checkups, guided training sessions, and a supportive community. Based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, it can be used with medication or in-person therapy. This service can be accessed via the website and/or via the mobile app. Get Started
Questions about the program can be directed to members@starlingminds.com​
ALAViDA
(OTIP)
ALAViDA offers confidential, evidence-based substance use support from the privacy of your smartphone. The TRAiL is a secure platform where you can track your journey and access self-guided resources available 24/7. No awkward conversations, no shame and 100% confidential.Go to try.alavida.com/otip. To create an account on the ALAViDA TRAiL, scroll down and click the “Sign up” button. You will be directed to a registration page where you can fill in your information.In case of any issues, you can email clientservices@alavida.com or call 1.888.315.3634 for support. Brochure and FAQ
CarePATH
(OTIP)
CarePATH: Cancer Support Services is provided through OTIP (benefits).
Carepath’s Cancer Program helps you understand your diagnosis, provides information on test results, recommends possible treatment options and provides ongoing supportive counselling to help lessen the physical and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis. Our Carepath team follows the most up-to-date guidelines for cancer treatment and care to ensure the best possible outcomes. Check out their page for more information or the overview flyer