As we enter July, please remember that C&FS EAP is here to support you. Please feel free to visit the C&FS EAP website and call 716-681-4300 for information about the benefits of our programs and to complete a request for services form if they are interested in taking advantage of any services.

We encourage you to share this email and invite everyone to join in the events happening this month.  

BIPOC Mental Health Month is observed in July to bring awareness to the impact ongoing discrimination, oppression, and inequity have on Black and Indigenous people and other people of color. You can view this TED talk by Karl Shallowhorn, a mental health advocate, educator and speaker, titled: African American Men and Mental Health: Crisis or Opportunity. Learn more about mental health resources, information and policy issues related to BIPOC communities, visit Mental Health America.  

Live Webinars: 

Breath and Mindfulness for Stress Reduction 

Wednesday, July 20 at 12-12:30pm 

Join instructor, Monica Zucco, in learning effective tools for managing stress and discomfort, releasing tension, and gaining a greater sense of well-being. You will learn tools to nourish relaxation, cultivate a greater awareness and provide the best opportunity for change. This session will be recorded and posted on the website following the event. If you are not able to attend live, please register and we will send you the link to the recording and resources after the event. To learn more about Monica visit Yoga for EveryBody.

Register for: Breath and Mindfulness for Stress Reduction  

General EAP Supervisory Training 

Friday, July 22 at 12pm-1pm 

Training Objectives: This one-hour training, for those in a supervisory, leadership, or human resources position, offers strategies and practical information about using EAP services as a tool to manage people more effectively. Participants will learn about: What EAP services are available to supervisors and members, how to recognize signs of a distressed employee, how to have a constructive conversation about sensitive subjects, learn about the types of EAP referrals and confidentiality. 

Register for: General EAP Supervisory Training 

In case you missed it: 

Last month, C&FS EAP hosted Leading Responsibly in the Aftermath of Trauma. You can click here to view the recording of this important conversation. 

Handouts: 

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Additional Resources/Information: 

Erie County Senior Services and Center for Elder Law & Justice are hosting a 2022 Virtual Elder Law Day Summer Series. Click here to see the full list of topics being offered and to register. 

If you or any family member is in need of support, C&FS EAP is here to help.  The support line is open 24/7, please call 716-681-4300.