Employee Wellness News

The Lafayette Employee Wellness Program (LEWP) offers monthly news, tips, and resources from our benefit providers.

This Month’s Features:

connect with nature series | mental health awareness month | national bike to work day | mind-body connection | show up for yourself | financial side of caregiving | mental health webinars

MAY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FOCUS - MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

“Turn Awareness into Action” (from Mental Health America)

• Nearly 1 in 5 American adults have a diagnosed mental health condition any given year.
• About 23% of U.S. adults live with mental illness.
• The official color representing mental health is green. Green is an international symbol for mental health and represents renewal, hope, and vitality.

National Bike to Work Day

May 16, 2025 is National Bike to Work Day

The benefits of biking to work are numerous including better mental organization, better work performance, improved physical fitness, reduced carbon footprint, and saving money. Commute PA provides transportation resources to commuters so they can take greener trips for work, school, or leisure, including carpool ride-matching, walking and biking resources, emergency rides home, and so much more. Download the Commute PA app to earn points for every ‘green’ trip recorded and earn rewards.

show up for yourself

You show up for others every day. Let Wellthy help you show up for yourself, too.

Caring for someone you love is an act of strength, compassion, and love. But it can also take a real toll on your time, your energy, and your mental health. Whether you’re supporting a loved one through mental health challenges, navigating your own stress or grief, or simply trying to stay afloat, we see you.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind you that your well-being matters. It’s not always easy to make space for yourself, especially when you’re caring for others, but support is here when you need it.

Your Wellthy Care Coordinator is here to help and can step in right now to:

  • Review your benefits and help connect you with available services
  • Recommend mental health resources, support groups, and daily well-being practices tailored to your needs
  • Find the right therapist or treatment provider and handle the scheduling
  • Navigate your insurance coverage so cost doesn’t stand in the way of care
  • Offer regular check-ins and emotional support when things feel overwhelming
  • Help you advocate for time off or respite care when you need a break

Create an account and get support from Wellthy today

let wellthy help you navigate the financial side of caregiving

Caring for a loved one often means taking on responsibilities that go beyond emotional and physical support. You might be covering household expenses, managing insurance claims, keeping track of bank accounts, filing taxes, or making plans for future care. When budgets are tight or new costs come up, it can be difficult to know where to start, but Wellthy is here to help. Your Wellthy Care Coordinator can support you with:

  • Identifying financial assistance programs and benefits
  • Researching grants, subsidies, and alternative payment options
  • Reviewing and managing healthcare bills, claims, and insurance details
  • Connecting you with estate planning and financial protection resources
  • Offering guidance on Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care options

Caregiving comes with a lot of moving pieces. Let’s make sure you have the financial support and resources to manage it all.

Check out these financial support programs for caregivers

 

KEEPING COSTS DOWN FOR THE AGING POPULATION

This article includes a list of some of the programs that help seniors lower their bills or access necessities at lower costs. Wellthy can help you determine if the senior in your life is eligible for each of these programs and apply for them if needed. Read the full article to see which programs might be a fit for your loved one,

On-Demand Webinars

Don’t miss these free virtual wellness presentations from your benefit providers:

A Healthier You: How Mental Health Affects Physical Health (Health Advocate)

Explore how we can take care of both our mental and physical health. By understanding the connection between them, we can start to improve our well-being from the inside out.

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Mental Health and Me (Health Advocate)

Explore strategies to manage mental/emotional health as well as understand where and when to seek help. Early warning signs that you may need to seek help and techniques to maintain good mental health and well-being will also be discussed.

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