Seeking Emotional Support and Mental Health Wellness by Aimee Brown

We are living in unprecedented times and our emotional well-being and mental health are under stress like never before!  It’s more important than ever that we practice self-care and take action to preserve our well-being and happiness during these periods of stress.

We want to remind our staff and their families that help is available. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with KEPRO has a wide range of resources at www.EAPHelplink.com (use code: Georgia) or call KEPRO at 833-276-0988. This program is free and confidential to all staff and their household family members.  And don’t forget, the FCPL Human Resources Department is available too!  Just click on our name to send us an email: Nikki, Aimee, or Elise.

Here are some additional resources:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health has set up a COVID-19 Emotional Support Line which provides confidential assistance to callers needing emotional support or resource information as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Call 866-399-8938 or link here for more information.  

The Public Library Association has a great handout from a recent webinar on COVID-19: Managing Stress and Anxiety. 

Georgia Crisis and Access Line: 800-715-4225 or www.mygcal.com is available 24/7 to help you or someone you care for in a crisis.

CARES Warm Line: 844-326-5400 – Handling Substance Abuse Challenges by phone or text 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

COVID-19 Hotline: 844-442-2681 – The State of Georgia COVID-19 hotline.

Peer2Peer Warm Line: 888-945-1414 provides Georgians the opportunity to receive peer support by phone 24 hours a day.

Don’t see what you need here?  Send HR an email and we’ll be happy to connect you to the right resource and answer any questions or concerns you may have.