Colorado State Employee Assistance Program - CSEAP

Did you know that the State of Colorado employs first responders throughout its many departments?

From law enforcement to fire response, medical to mental health response, peer support and other types of response as well, state employees serve in critical roles that can improve the lives and safety of others during critical moments and timeframes. CSEAP thanks our first responders!

If you’re a first responder, check out the resources in our comments to support the important work you do on a daily basis.

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Su***de and Suicidal Behavior Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life. There are steps you can take to keep yourself safe through a crisis.

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Kick it off by giving our latest podcast episode a listen! In this episode, we talk with Stan Hilkey, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, about how he manages mental health and wellbeing.

CSEAP Podcast with Stan Hilkey The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program podcast focuses on personal wellbeing. We ask leaders across Colorado state government how they manage their ...

If you or veterans you know are facing any mental, emotional, or physical challenges, please check out these resources:

VA.gov | Veterans Affairs Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we'd like to share some resources that could help you, your friends, or family in regards to intimate partner violence. Check out our blog post to learn more and access resources.

Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Workplace | State Employee Assistance Program Gripped by humiliation, fear of an abusive partner, and concerns over child custody, job and financial security, many victims keep quiet at work about their experience of intimate partner violence (IPV).

World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. This includes the right to be protected from mental health risks, the right to available, accessible, acceptable, and good quality care, and the right to liberty, independence and inclusion in the community.

We encourage everyone to read up and learn more information by visiting this article by the World Health Organization:

World Mental Health Day 2023 Find out about this year's World Mental Health Day campaign (10 October) and how you can get involved.

During Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, help the Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) raise awareness about su***de prevention by sharing informational materials based on the latest research. Everyone can help save lives. Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/j4QOzaW .

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Did you know that if you are attending a Colorado high school or university, or live in Colorado, you can apply to CSU for free? Go Rams! 🐏

This is amazing news from Colorado State University and an important step to help save Colorado students money.

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Did you know that July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - Office of Minority Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? To close out strong, we wrote a blog post for you to check out all their resources. In addition to that, we're also highlighting I Matter, a program for youth to connect with mental health supports, managed by Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. Check out our blog post here:

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 | State Employee Assistance Program "National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States.