October 10 is World Mental Health Day — the perfect time to check in on your emotional well-being and the emotional well-being of those around you. Taking care of your mind is so important on the journey to overall well-being. AECOM is committed to providing mental health resources to support you and your family on that journey.
Mental Health Counseling
Receive free and confidential one-on-one counseling from licensed therapists through the GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by ComPsych. Support is available 24/7 for a variety of needs, including workplace challenges, relationship concerns, substance abuse and more. Each household family member canl receive five free sessions per issue, per year.
For additional EAP resources, log in to the GuidanceResources website (if you need to register first, use Organization Web ID: AECOM) and search for whatever specific topic you’re interested in.
Mental Health Digital Platform (Koa Health)
Use the free mental health digital platform through Koa Health for help coping with intense emotions, practicing mindfulness, managing depression, boosting self-esteem, getting better sleep, and more.
Global Mental Health Allies Network
Connect one-on-one with a Global Mental Health Allies for confidential support and guidance to resources that can help. If you need support with a mental health or emotional well-being challenge, complete the online form to be connected directly with a Mental Health Ally who can help.
Canada Well-Being Program
Join the Canada Well-Being program to access a variety of well-being resources and join in well-being challenges with your colleagues, including resources and challenges designed to help you maintain and improve your mental health. Earn gift card rewards as take care of your well-being!
Global Well-Being Resources
In the Global Well-Being program, use these resources to protect your emotional well-being:
- Take the Are you emotionally well? assessment.
- Do you have a loved one who’s going through a difficult time? This presentation provides helpful tips and advice on how you can support them.
- Use the Healthy by Habit plans to incorporate healthy activities into your daily routine, which can help you build resilience and improve your overall emotional well-being. Find these plans on your personal dashboard.
- Download a well-being app, such as Calm or Ten Percent Happier, and do some guided meditations or deep breathing to soothe your mind.
Sun Life Resources
Find helpful mental health solutions though Sun Life:
AECOM University: Mental Health Matters
Take the Mental Health Matters course to learn about mental health issues, conditions and AECOM benefits to support your well-being journey.
LinkedIn Learning
Build skills and gain insight with timely content and courses on work/life balance, mental well-being, cultivating a life of purpose, avoiding burnout, resilience strategies, making work more meaningful and setting goals.
For Managers: Let’s Talk
Use this guide for tips to ensure regular mental health check-ins with your employees are sensitive and productive.