Mental and emotional well-being is essential to your overall happiness and success, both inside and outside the workplace. That's why we are committed to providing resources to help you navigate the challenges that life and work may bring. From counselling services and mindfulness programs to educational materials and substance use guidelines, may the resources here support you in flourishing in all areas of life.
Questions? Email Benefits@viu.ca
Looking for your Employee and Family Assistance Program?
Employee and Family Assistance available 24/7 at 1.800.663.1142 or visit Homewood Health.
Our Customer Account Name: Vancouver Island University
Our Invitation Code: BCI714 [note: 3 capital letters followed by 3 numbers]
Counselling and Coaching Services
Contact the Employee and Family Assistance Program for supportive, confidential and caring counselling support for any challenge. Here is what to expect when you Call 1-800-663-1142.
- Family
- Depression
- Marital
- Life Transitions/Change
- Relationships
- Grief/Bereavement
- Addictions
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Other personal challenges
Prefer to access support online? Homewood Health’s Pathfinder Suite is for all VIU employees and dependent family members. The Pathfinder Suite is your seamless and simplified online Employee and Family Assistance Program solution, delivering optimal and uniquely curated journeys. Access the Pathfinder Suite using Invitation Code: BCI714 [note: 3 capital letters followed by 3 numbers]. See the Pathfinder Fact Sheet and Pathfinder Brochure for full details.
iCBT
Sentio is an internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy solution by Homewood Health. Sentio helps improve mental health and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety with the proven methods of cognitive therapy. Work through treatment goals such as stress management, managing depressive thoughts, improving sleep and coping with panic— at your own pace. View more information about this resource. Create an account with the VIU employee invitation code: BCI714 [Note: 3 capital letters, 3 numbers]
Mindfulness Programs
MindWell U. A full suite of evidence-based mindfulness resources is available for all VIU employees, for stress reduction, improved mental health, and better focus. Tune into:
- Training with Take 5 Daily, daily learning and habits to decrease stress and feel your best ever day – no matter what life throws at you.
- Classes with live weekly sessions and monthly programs
- Library of on-demand video resources that you can search by focus topic, session topic or your favourite mindfulness instructor!
Stress Management and Burnout
Substances
As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we provide two invaluable resource pages related to substance use. 'Substances and Your Health' is for all employees, while 'Addictions Recovery Resources' is tailored to assist those seeking support for themselves or loved ones.