May is Mental Health Month, dedicated to prioritizing our well-being and promoting open conversations about mental health. At the Local 4 Funds Office, we recognize the importance of mental health and its impact on our personal and professional lives.  Here are some resources to check out this month and beyond:

Please join our Employee Assistance Program, Lyra Health, for a workshop on suicide prevention in the workplace.  This one-hour workshop is being offered on Zoom on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00.  Participation is anonymous.  Check your email for an invitation with the Zoom link or click here: https://lyrahealth.zoom.us/j/99759515599?pwd=dWJXY0N5MkVMblJ4bWQ3ZkNkb2h0dz09 .  For more information, please contact Karen Larsen, LICSW at 508-533-1400 x127 or klarsen@local4funds.org.

Now is the perfect time to learn more about the benefits and resources we offer to support members’ mental health and well-being.
  • To use your Lyra benefits for coaching, therapy, or digital tools, visit Lyra Health or call (844) 926-2482 24/7/365 to speak with a Lyra Care Navigator.
  • To find a mental health provider using your insurance benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield, log in to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (bluecrossma.com) or call Team Blue at 888-389-7764 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lyra has a webpage featuring videos and articles about your well-being  Emotional Wellness | Lyra Health

Mental Health America has some tips for “Building Your Coping Toolbox”   Where to Start 2024 MHA May Toolkit (mhanational.org)

Read Mental Health Myths and Facts from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Mental Health Myths and Facts | SAMHSA

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.  Additional mental health supports are available through the following:
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
  • Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line is available 24/7, 365 days/year via phone or chat for anyone experiencing a mental health emergency:  833-773-2445  
  • Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S., 24/7 to connect with a volunteer crisis counselor.