October is Mental Health Month
Your well-being matters, and we want to remind you that taking care of your mind is just as important as caring for your body. This month, we encourage everyone to pause, check in with themselves, and explore the mental health resources and wellness tools available through our company benefits.
Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ.edu/mentalhealth - Explore mental health and well-being services that support the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ community across our campus system and abroad.
AllOne Health - Our FREE employee assistance program is available 24/7 365 days/year for all employees, household members, dependents in and away from home, and parents/parents-in-law.
- As a Medical Mutual member, you have access to a variety of programs and resources to provide the support you need to feel your best. Your primary care provider (PCP) is also a good resource and can direct you to the right behavioral health professional based on your situation and concerns.
Bra Drive
Sept. 28 - Oct. 30
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, donate your clean and gently used bras! Donation bins will be located across the Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ campus. Employee Wellness will have a bin in the Heer Hall lobby Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bras will be donated to the Portage County Clothing Center.
2027 Tier 1 Opened Sept. 1
We're excited to begin the 2027 Wellness Rewards Program cycle! To complete the 2027 Tier 1, you must complete your consent waiver, health risk assessment, and biometric screening. Biometric screenings for 2027 Tier 1 are available now through December, with more coming in the spring.
A reminder that to complete the 2026 Wellness Rewards Program, Tier 2 points must be earned by Dec. 31, 2026. Supporting paperwork and documents must be submitted no later than Jan. 15, 2027.
Learn more about the Wellness Rewards Program here.
Open Enrollment, Screenings and Flu Shots Reminder
It's time to start thinking about your 2027 health benefits. To aid in your decision-making, the Employee Benefits and Wellness team will hold Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs at each campus. The Employee Benefits and Wellness team, as well as internal university partners, external benefits, retirement planning, financial wellness, and other service provider partners, will be available at each fair to answer questions and provide information. Biometric screenings and flu shots will also be available on those days. Click here for detailed information, including dates, times and locations.
Mobile Mammogram Update
We are sad to share that our mobile mammography partner, Innovacare, has closed its doors. Ensuring you have access to vital health screenings remains our top priority, and our team is hard at work finding a new partner for 2027. Stay tuned!
More Upcoming Wellness Events
- A.I.D. Training
Oct. 12
A.I.D. training is an evidence-based training developed by the Center for Public Policy and Health in 2019 as part of the More Aware Initiative. Join us to learn about how to interact effectively with someone experiencing mental distress. - QPR Training
Oct. 22
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer, the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. - Stronger Together Challenge
Nov. 2-30
This challenge is about building connections, spreading kindness, and celebrating the ways we can lift each other up. When we come together with intention and gratitude, both our communities and our own well-being thrive.
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For questions related to wellness offerings for Â鶹¶ÌÊÓƵ State faculty and staff, please contact the Employee Wellness office at 330-672-8348 or wellness@kent.edu.
Sincerely,
Madison Massey
Assistant Manager, Employee Wellness
Division of People, Culture and Belonging
