Changes

* <big>[https://988.ca/ The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline] provides people in Canada with free access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support by phone and text. If you call or text 9-8-8, trained crisis responders will listen to you and provide support with compassion, providing a safe space for you to talk.</big>

* <big>[https://988.ca/ The 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline] provides people in Canada with free access to 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support by phone and text. If you call or text 9-8-8, trained crisis responders will listen to you and provide support with compassion, providing a safe space for you to talk.</big>

==== <big>For ongoing mental health supports</big> ====

===<big>For ongoing mental health supports</big>===

<big>Nurturing positive employee and workplace mental health is a long-term endeavor. The following are some resources to foster or improve positive individual and workplace mental health.</big>

<big>Nurturing positive employee and workplace mental health is a long-term endeavor. The following are some resources to foster or improve positive individual and workplace mental health.</big>

===== '''<big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan Psychological Services]</big>''' =====

===='''<big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan Psychological Services]</big>'''====

* <big>Employees can now see a psychologist, social worker, psychotherapist, or counsellor without a prescription at a reimbursement of 80% of the cost under the [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan]. As of July 1^st, 2023, these benefits have increased from $2K per calendar year to $5K.</big>

* <big>Employees can now see a psychologist, social worker, psychotherapist, or counsellor without a prescription at a reimbursement of 80% of the cost under the [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/topics/benefit-plans/plans/health-care-plan.html Public Service Health Care Plan]. As of July 1^st, 2023, these benefits have increased from $2K per calendar year to $5K.</big>

===== '''<big>Mental Health Support: Get Help</big>''' =====

===='''<big>Mental Health Support: Get Help</big>'''====

* <big>Visit [https://www.canada.ca/mentalhealth canada.ca/mental-health] any time for more free mental health and substance use resources and supports.</big>

* <big>Visit [https://www.canada.ca/mentalhealth canada.ca/mental-health] any time for more free mental health and substance use resources and supports.</big>

===== '''<big>Ombud Services</big>''' =====

===='''<big>Ombud Services</big>'''====

* <big>If your organization has an Ombuds office for mental health, employees can access confidential, impartial advice by reaching out through your departmental intranet. Consult your internal website to contact your Ombud.</big>

* <big>If your organization has an Ombuds office for mental health, employees can access confidential, impartial advice by reaching out through your departmental intranet. Consult your internal website to contact your Ombud.</big>

* <big>Ombud services vary from department to department, but generally include being a sounding board; providing guidance or coaching so employees can raise and resolve issues; and/or supporting them in preparing for a difficult conversation.</big>

* <big>Ombud services vary from department to department, but generally include being a sounding board; providing guidance or coaching so employees can raise and resolve issues; and/or supporting them in preparing for a difficult conversation.</big>

===== '''<big>Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace</big>''' =====

===='''<big>Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace</big>'''====

* <big>Resources for improving employee self-care strategies and workplace mental health are available by visiting [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace.html Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace] at Canada.ca, including [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/lead-empathy.html mental health supports for managers].</big>

* <big>Resources for improving employee self-care strategies and workplace mental health are available by visiting [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace.html Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace] at Canada.ca, including [https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/health-wellness-public-servants/mental-health-workplace/lead-empathy.html mental health supports for managers].</big>

===== '''<big>Informal Conflict Management System</big>''' =====

===='''<big>Informal Conflict Management System</big>'''====

* <big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/harassment-violence/informal-conflict-management-system-services.html Contact your ICMS office] to find out how they can help employees to prevent, manage and resolve a workplace issue that may be inhibiting psychological health and safety in the workplace.</big>

* <big>[https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/harassment-violence/informal-conflict-management-system-services.html Contact your ICMS office] to find out how they can help employees to prevent, manage and resolve a workplace issue that may be inhibiting psychological health and safety in the workplace.</big>

'''<big>Canada School of Public Service</big>'''

==== '''<big>Canada School of Public Service</big>''' ====

 

* <big>The Canada School of Public Service offers the [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/mental-health-eng.aspx Mental Health Learning Series] with self-paced courses, and they also have one-page job aids for quick reference on topics including:</big>

* <big>The Canada School of Public Service offers the [https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/mental-health-eng.aspx Mental Health Learning Series] with self-paced courses, and they also have one-page job aids for quick reference on topics including:</big>

** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/civility-remote-work-eng.aspx Civility and respect at work]</big>

** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/civility-remote-work-eng.aspx Civility and respect at work]</big>

** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/pf-introduction-eng.aspx Mental health job aids for managers]</big>  

** <big>[https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/pf-introduction-eng.aspx Mental health job aids for managers]</big>  

===== '''<big>Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety</big>''' =====

===='''<big>Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety</big>'''====

* <big>The Centre offers comprehensive resources on issues related to [https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/ health promotion, wellness and psychosocial] safety in the workplace.</big>

* <big>The Centre offers comprehensive resources on issues related to [https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/ health promotion, wellness and psychosocial] safety in the workplace.</big>

===== '''<big>Workplace Strategies for Mental Health</big>''' =====

===='''<big>Workplace Strategies for Mental Health</big>'''====

* <big>This organization provides policies, programs and prevention strategies to support [https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/topic/Organizational-strategies workplace mental health and psychological safety] for everyone.</big>

* <big>This organization provides policies, programs and prevention strategies to support [https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/topic/Organizational-strategies workplace mental health and psychological safety] for everyone.</big>