Tag: mental health

Making Life Easier: Quick support when you need it 

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress and crunched for time? You’re not alone. Many of us juggle busy schedules and competing demands, leaving little room to pause and recharge.  Making Life Easier (MLE) offers free, easy-to-access resources designed to support you and your household members in the moment, without fuss.  Here’s what’s available at your fingertips:  Text Coach: Don’t have time for an hour-long therapy session? With Text Coach,... Continue Reading →

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Mental Health Resources for King County Employees 

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As we begin Mental Health Month, Balanced You reminds King County employees of the many resources available to support you and your loved ones. Making Life Easier (MLE):  Free crisis or short-term counseling, daily living support, and online tools for managing stress, available to employees and household members.  Mindfulness classes and videos: Resources you can join from anywhere for a reset... Continue Reading →

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How past trauma and current stressors interact: A conversation with the Employee Assistance Program

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Mental Health Month begins on Friday, May 1. Look for additional information throughout May about the benefits and resources we offer to support King County employees’ mental health and well-being. Many people feel stretched by the pace of work, family responsibilities, and the uncertainty happening in the world right now. According to King County Employee... Continue Reading →

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Centering well-being while navigating change 

The Impact of Change  Change - whether at work, at home, or on a national scale - can feel overwhelming. It disrupts routines, challenges our sense of stability, and often stirs up emotions we may not expect. Recognizing that our reactions to change are both inevitable and deeply human, and finding ways to support ourselves and each other, are the first steps toward building resilience.  Below, Balanced You and the... Continue Reading →

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Making Life Easier’s Addiction Care Navigator Tool

Navigating substance use concerns—whether for yourself or someone you care about—can feel overwhelming. That’s why King County employees and anyone living in their household have access to a suite of confidential, stigma-free resources through Making Life Easier (MLE). Addiction Care Navigator is MLE’s online clinical assessment that offers a stigma-free, anonymous and confidential way to... Continue Reading →

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King County Employee Assistance Program now offering limited in-person appointments

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Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you, virtually or in-person. Virtual appointments via phone, tablet, or computer are convenient and flexible. Limited in-person appointments are available at our new King Street Center office for those who prefer face-to-face conversations. EAP counselors can help you navigate workplace challenges at no cost to you.... Continue Reading →

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Mental Health Access Guide available for King County employees 

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The King County Employee Mental Health Access Guide provides an easy-to-use, comprehensive overview of available programs, outlining services like mindfulness, counseling, psychiatric medication management, educational classes, and more. It clearly identifies which programs offer these resources and how to contact them, making it simpler than ever to find the right support.  To download a copy... Continue Reading →

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Wellness Hero Aaron Parker

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Balanced You Wellness Heroes highlights employees doing things to better their lives, the lives of their colleagues, and our community. Meet Wellness Hero Aaron Parker, Director of Community Corrections Division, Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD). In this video, Aaron talks about his career and role at King County, the benefits of sports for... Continue Reading →

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