We wanted to remind employees of valuable benefits that are available to you and your covered dependents during this COVID-19 pandemic;

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAP)

Employee Assistance Programs are available to you and your immediate family members at no cost, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Both US programs can help with small questions and the big problems, and everything in-between, such as managing anxiety and stress.

This service is confidential and our EAP Specialists are available 24/7. They can provide you help or direct you to a networks for providers for a no-cost, telephonic or face-to-face consultation.

US Employees:

Optum EAP at 866-248-4094, download the mobile app, or visit www.liveandworkwell.com, click “Browse as a guest with a company access code”, enter “AURA” for Guest Access Code

Helpful COVID-19 Resources

Mental Health and Emotional Support – If you are experiencing anxiety or stress related to COVID-19, Optum’s free Emotional Support Help Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-866-342-6892

CIGNA Life Assistance Program (LAP) at 800-538-3543 or  http://www.cignalap.com

Expat IEAP:

MetLife Global: you may access IEAP benefits at https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/sites/default/files/IEAP%20flyer.pdf

COVID WELLNESS

MENTAL HEALTH

Coping with Traumatic Events – Optum

Mental Health Tips During a Quarantine

Mindfulness techniques for managing coronavirus anxiety at home and work

Managing Anxiety: Coronavirus Fears and Concerns Webcast; Coping with Fear of Coronavirus – CIGNA

Podcasts: Mindfulness and Stress Management Podcasts (English & Spanish) – CIGNA

5 Things You Should Know About Stress – National Institute of Mental Health

Get the Best of Stress – Optum Recorded Webinar

Coping with the Fear of Coronavirus – CIGNA

Protect Your Mental Health During Quarantine – WELCOAZ 

Staying Healthy While Staying at Home

ERGONOMICS

Staying Healthy While Staying at Home

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & EXERCISE

Weekly Workouts – PDF Guides with Videos

Workday Dose Videos

Tips for Success – Staying Fit at Home

Staying Healthy While Staying at Home

NUTRITION

Pantry Meals

Staying Healthy While Staying at Home

OTHER RESOURCES

Ways to Boost Your Immunity

What You Need to Know About COVID-19

COVID-19 Resources – WELCOAZ

WELCOAZ Website

Staying Healthy While Staying at Home

SUPPORTING AT-HOME CHILDREN

Tips to help children during a quarantine

Supporting At-Home Children: A Resource Guide from Health Advocate

Emergency Homeschooling: How to Support your Kids During a Coronavirus School Closure

Free Resources, FAQ for Families Educating at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic 

Teaching Remotely for Grades K-12: Free Resources and Strategies