Mental Health Newsletter

Winter 2024

Happy New Year! Often the holiday season can drain us of our energy and lead to an increase in feelings of sadness, stress, or loss. 

However, 2024 is a new opportunity to create an emotionally better you. Focusing on better sleep habits can dramatically impact both your physical health and your emotional health in a positive way. Think small steps to a bigger goal. An example would be to add a short meditation or deep breathing exercises to your sleep routine.  

We hope you find the provided resources, podcasts, and tips, helpful as you journey through 2024.  

Here's to a new year of better sleep and a new you!

Choosing self-care today is essential for your overall well-being because it allows you to appreciate the present moment, find joy in the simplest of things, and cultivate a positive mindset that can positively impact your daily experience.

By prioritizing self-care today, you can find inner strength, motivation, and resilience to overcome challenges with a greater sense of optimism, and ultimately live a more satisfying life!

Take time out to pamper yourself and engage in some of your favorite activities. 

You can also practice gratitude by focusing on an area of your life that you are grateful for. It could be a person in your life, feeling sunshine on your face or a happy memory. 

Below are a few resources and tips to support your emotional wellness because you deserve self-care.

Check out our Wellable Application, which addresses dimensions of health, including physical, mental, and environmental well-being.

This application is free to employees and their spouses.

Sign up and register TODAY! https://app.wellable.co/OCWellness

Mental Health Counselor - Janelle Carbone-Rodriguez 

Employees and their family members (spouse and children) have access to a mental health counselor, Janelle Carbone-Rodriguez, and can receive up to six free counseling sessions per issue through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Janelle is a licensed clinical social worker that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief intervention, crisis intervention, and grief and bereavement. She is proficient in both English and Spanish.

Appointment Windows:

Wednesdays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursdays - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, just follow these steps.

1. Call the EAP toll free number, 1-855-221-8925.
2. Provide the representative with the Web ID, ORANGECOUNTY.
3. Receive a verification number.
4. Call 866-280-9355 to set an appointment with Janelle.

To learn more about Janelle, click here.