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Your Mental Health Matters
Managing a mental health issue in your life can be overwhelming, whether it is your own or that of a loved one. We understand and are here to support you.
With a comprehensive range of options available, we can help guide you to the support that's right for you, including digital wellness programs, virtual counselling services, in-person sessions in your community and more.
Every year, 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental health issues.Disclaimer1 You’re not alone. Get the support you need, by phone, online or in person.
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Mental Health Programs and Services Available With Your Group Benefits Plan
Wellness Program
Manage your overall wellbeing, including physical, financial, and mental health concerns early on with the Wellness Program. You’ll get access to customized content to help you make healthier decisions, tackle mental health issues, and more. Plus, receive rewards and discounts from your favourite retailers to ease financial stress.
- Free to Group Benefits plan members with health insurance
- Fill out a profile to get inspiring content based on your interests to help you trade old habits for healthier ones
- Access CareNow for self-guided online resources to help cope with anxiety, grief, depression and other mental health issues.
- Visit the Wellness Program page for more information
- Sign in to Online InsuranceOpens in new window, select “Health & Wellbeing Resources tab, then select the “Improve your overall wellbeing” tile
- Open or download the RBC Insurance My Benefits app, select “Health & Wellness Support”
Work Life Employee Assistance Program
Get short-term help dealing with anything from personal issues to workplace stress—including divorce, loss of a loved one or caring for an aging parent. Experienced consultants are available 24/7 to answer your questions and direct you to the right experts for additional support. Plus, you can meet with a counselor in your area and access resources online.
- Free to Group Benefits plan members with health and/or long term disability coverage
- Expert consultants are available 24/7
- Get guidance with accessing the right resources to address your needs and situation
- Meet with a counselor over the phone, video or in person
- Receive free downloads and issue-specific resources online
- Visit the Employee Assistance Program page for more information
- Call 1-877-630-6701—agents are available 24/7 to speak with you
- Plan members with health coverage:
- Sign in to Online InsuranceOpens in new window, select “Health & Wellbeing Resources" tab, then select the “Get the Mental Health Support you need” tile
- Launch RBC Insurance My Benefits app, select “Health & Wellbeing Support”
- Plan Members with Disability Coverage only:
- Login to the TELUS Health website, or
- Launch the TELUS Health One app
Note that a generic ID and login are required, please contact your Plan Administrator.
CarePlus
CarePlus provides mental health support beyond the short-term counselling offered through the Work Life Employee Assistance Program. With CarePlus, employees have access to the following support, based on their needs and preferences.
CarePlus TELUS Health CBT
This therapist-assisted on-line program uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches for addressing issues such as depression, anxiety and more.
- Includes an initial online screening and telephone or video consult with a therapist to get a better understanding of your situation
- Gain access to 10 learning modules including online assessments, multimedia learning, skill-building exercises, and chat or video check-ins with a therapist
- Your progress will be continuously reviewed by a therapist
- 24/7 access to a crisis support line and chat staffed by master-level clinicians
- Offers long-term assistance for issues requiring more than 2-3 short-term counselling sessions
- Can be claimed under Extended Health Care Plans, if applicable.
- Visit rbci.abiliticbt.com for more information
- Call 1-877-630-6701—agents are available 24/7 to speak with you
- Visit rbci.abiliticbt.com to get started
Care Plus - Counselling
Access counselling through your preferred method, video, over the phone or face to face. After an initial assessment, you’ll be guided to the best clinician and treatment plan to meet your needs.
- Available to Group Benefits plan members with extended health care and/or long term disability coverage; employee pays program fees up front and submits claim though extended health coverage
- Ideal if you need more than short-term support
- Includes a clinical assessment to quickly determine the right approach and help you avoid wait times often experienced with community-based services
- Work with a clinician trained to help with your specific needs
- A final assessment will highlight your progress
- Call 1-877-630-6701—agents are available 24/7 to speak with you
