Ranger Wellness Newsletter

Wellness is conceptualized as eight mutually dependent dimensions. If any of these dimensions are neglected over time, it can impact health, well-being, and quality of life. These newsletters will provide brief information on the various dimensions.

Forest Lake Area Schools is committed to supporting you and your family’s well-being. Through the M Health Fairview Employee Assistance Program (EAP) all employees, and your family members (ages 13 and up) have access to free, confidential, counseling, resource, and referral services. Receive up to 6 sessions per unique concern. You do not need to be enrolled in the medical health benefit to access services. No concern is too large or too small-whether you’re navigating stress, feeling overwhelmed, managing anxiety, or facing relationships challenges, help is available.

Appointments are designed to fit your needs and can be scheduled for virtual, in-person, or telephonic sessions. To arrange a confidential appointment, simply call 612-672-2195 or e-mail eap@fairview.org

For more well-being information, visit: Fairview.org/EAP

Password: Forestlakeschools

• Since 2023, over 500 counseling session hours have been used by employees and/or their families.

• 60% of clients are new to use EAP, while 40% have used EAP more than once.

• On average, who’s using EAP?
• 80% Employee use
• 20% Family use
• On average 45% of EAP calls are resolved with EAP.

• The most popular topics on the wellbeing portal include mental health, healthy living, financial, seminars, and legal ready docs.

Personify Health is an online health and wellness platform available to all district employees. You can earn points towards rewards for engaging in activities that benefit your wellbeing. Sign up using your district email address at:

Join.personifyhealth.com/FLASchools

If asked for a passphrase to create your account, it is:

businesslike-vine-90

Employees on district health insurance (single or family coverage) have access to quick and convenient telehealth through Healthiest You with $0 in copays. Here is a link to a flyer regarding the types of services available. Download the Healthiest You app to get you and your family members set up before you need it!

Our district partners with Fairview to offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as an employee benefit. The EAP offers free and confidential short-term counseling, information, and referral services for you and your family. It is designed to help you during challenging times - like issues at work or the death of a loved one - when a little outside support can make a huge difference.

You can call 612-672-2195 or 800-CALL-EAP

For more information you can visit fairview.org/EAP and enter passcode forestlakeschools