Benefits of Emotional Wellbeing Solutions
- Unlimited calls with a master level counselor available 24/7.
- Five in-person counseling sessions covered at 100%.
- A 30-minute legal consultation at no cost (in person or over the phone). If you decide to use an attorney, you’ll get a 25% discount.
- Financial advisor support to help with debt, financial planning, foreclosure, and more.
- Child care referrals and support to help take care of elderly parents.
- Community resources.
Emotional Wellbeing Solutions (EWS) is offered through Optum and is available to all City of Minneapolis employees. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and services are available by phone, online, or through in-person appointments.
Reach the EWS hotline at 1-800-626-7944
Read this information to learn more about the EAP
Additional information and resources are available at www.liveandworkwell.com (access code: medica).
Onsite dedicated workplace support consultant
City employees have access to onsite support with Peg Ryan, LPCC, our Dedicated Workplace Support Consultant, available to City employees 10 hours per week. These services are free and available in person, by video conference or telephone.
Peg has over 30 years of employee assistance and behavioral health experience. She has supported employees at all levels within an organization. Her services help to support employees and educate, and strengthen family, marital, personal and organizational relationships.
Peg is available for City employees on Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Appointments can be in person, by video conference or the phone.
Schedule an appointment to talk to Peg using the online scheduler. You can also reach her at peg.ryan@optum.com
Peg is available for City employees on Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Appointments can be in person, by video conference or the phone.
Schedule an appointment to talk to Peg using the online scheduler. You can also reach her at peg.ryan@optum.com