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
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
Tips for Success – Staying Fit at Home
Staying Healthy While Staying at Home
NUTRITION
Staying Healthy While Staying at Home
OTHER RESOURCES
What You Need to Know About COVID-19
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
Check this website for ongoing updates and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).