Supporting employees in finding balance, improving self-esteem, and managing stress. Our proactive approach allows employees to feel empowered and encouraged in finding solutions to concerns before they become a bigger issue. Employees who utilize this support are more productive, focused and ultimately safer throughout their workday.
Medcor Canada Mental Health
Support Service
1 in 5
Canadians experience a mental illness in any given year.
75%
of people would be reluctant to disclose a mental illness to an employer or co-worker, based on a 2019 survey of working Canadians.
*CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
$50 billion +
The estimated annual cost of mental illness in Canada. This includes health care costs, low productivity, & reductions in health-related quality of life.
What is Mental Health
Support Service?
Medcor Canada’s Mental Health Support Service empowers your employees to talk to someone long before they are in a crisis. By being able to talk about their everyday stresses before they are a major concern, our services help alleviate employees’ need to take time off work, better equips them to focus on tasks while on the job and increases their morale.
How does Mental Health Support Service work?
Employees book their appointments online and can attend sessions with a Mental Health Advocate virtually from anywhere. Employees can connect with the same Mental Health Advocate for follow-up sessions. All sessions are 100% confidential so employees have a safe space for sharing stories, struggles and stresses. One-on-one and group sessions are available, and daytime, evening and weekend virtual sessions are available.
How does Mental Health Support Service benefit employees?
When employees have someone to confide in, relate to and validate their feelings, they realize they’re not alone. When employees are supported in this way they:
- Feel encouraged
- Learn to talk things out before they become a bigger issue
- Gain the skills needed to combat similar concerns when they arise in the future
- Are more focused and productive at work
- Are less likely to need time off work for their mental health
How does Mental Health Support Service benefit an employer?
With healthier and happier employees, employers enjoy:
- Lower rates of absenteeism
- Less employee turnover
- Increased productivity
- Being attractive to employees
- Creating a culture of health and wellness
How does it differ from an EAP?
Our program is designed to work in collaboration with EAPs and provides a well-rounded approach to wellness for every employee. Benefits include:
Reconnect with the same Mental Health Advocate for continued sessions
No limit to number of sessions
No long wait times
Access the program at your own convenience
Easy to book and connect from anywhere
Monthly reporting available
Referrals made if necessary
Introduction to Mental Health Support Service
FAQ
How do I connect with a Mental Health Advocate?
You can connect from anywhere you have a device and internet! Book your appointments online and attend sessions from anywhere.
What can the Mental Health Advocate support me with?
- Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
- Self-Reflection
Is there anything a Mental Health Advocate can’t help me with?
We are happy to speak with you about your concerns and stress, but you should know we do not diagnose mental health issues. Referrals are made when necessary to provide you the right level of care.
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