Wellness for Your Life
At IDOC, we know wellness goes beyond physical health — it includes your growth, security, and sense of purpose. Explore these IDOC Wellness Resources to strengthen your resilience, care for your loved ones, and build balance year-round.
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
When we think of wellness typically, physical health is the first to come to mind. But there are eight Dimensions of Wellness that help make up our overall health: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, financial, and environmental. The dimensions are interconnected and build on one another. For example, when we worry about money (financial), we sometimes experience anxiety (emotional). This can lead to medical problems (physical), and trouble at work (occupational). It is important that we are aware of each dimension of wellness and focus intentionally on how we can improve or maintain each dimension.
Discover your Wellness Wheel
We all have a unique wellness wheel, some of ours may be more balanced than others. Use this online wellness wheel assessment to get a better picture of what your wellness wheel looks like!
Once you identify which dimension(s) requires a little extra love, the information below will direct you to resources to get started on your wellness journey!
Suicide Prevention Resources
Working in corrections is stressful, and those pressures can take a toll. If you are feeling overwhelmed, on or off the job, help is here.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, or use the 988 Suicide and Crising Lifeline online chat at 988lifeline.org.
- Suicide Prevention + Crisis Support
Suicide Prevention + Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide and seeking emotional support, there are crisis lines available via phone, chat, or text:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Crisis Text line: Text IN to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. We’re here for you.
- Trevor Project Lifeline (confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth): 866-488-7386
- TrevorChat
- TrevorText: Text START to 678-678.
- Veterans Crisis Line (for military service members, veterans, and family): Call 800-273-8255 and press 1
- Text 838255
- Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 800-799-4889
- Homeless Veterans Chat
- Youthline
- Understanding Suicide Prevention
Understanding Suicide Prevention
Action Steps for talking about Suicide Prevention: Learn how to ask, keep others safe, be there, help others connect, and stay connected to resources.
988 Factsheet: Learn more about suicide prevention, and 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Indiana Suicide Prevention: Learn more about suicide prevention, including information for parents, teens, and veterans.
Terms to Know: Learn more about terms that are commonly used when talking about suicide prevention.
Protective + Risk Factors: Learn more about the many factors that can reduce the risk for suicide, and understand how suicide is rarely caused by a single circumstance.
- IDOC Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Training
IDOC Talk Saves Lives: Suicide Prevention Training
The Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives training led by the Indiana Department of Correction prepares staff to work in a correctional setting while providing the skills and knowledge needed for staff to be able to recognize the risk factors, warning signs, and situations that could indicate suicidal ideations or behaviors. In addition, staff are educated on how to identify referral services and referral procedures, how to access crisis services, and how to utilize the Human Resources flow for emergency situations.
Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives training is mandatory for all new employee training programs and is included in annual in-service eLearning. For more information on how you can get involved and become a Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives instructor or to schedule a facilitated Suicide Prevention Talk Saves Lives for your agency, division, or department, please reach out to your facility's Regional Training Manager.
- Additional Mental Health Resources
Additional Mental Health Resources
211: Local Indiana Resources
Agency HR Team: contacts vary by facility
Employee Relations Team: 1-855-773-4647, Option 4
Benefits Department: 317-232-1167 or 1-877-248-0007
Optum Employee Assistance Program: https://www.liveandworkwell.com/en/public
Self-Care by AbleTo: https://www.investinyourhealthindiana.com/employee-assistance-program/
LiveHealth Online: https://livehealthonline.com/
NAMI Indiana: https://www.namiindiana.org/
Financial Wellness Resources
Financial Fitness empowers IDOC staff with practical tools and knowledge to reduce financial stress, build healthy money habits, and plan for long-term goals. This initiative covers everything from budgeting and daily expenses to long-term financial planning and retirement strategies. With a variety of events and resources at your fingertips, you can start enhancing your financial well-being today!
- Budgeting & Everyday Resouces
Budgeting and Everyday Spending Resources
Two-Week Spending Journal
To cut down your budget, keep a two-week journal of all your spending, from your morning coffee to late-night snacks. This helps you understand your spending habits and distinguish between wants and needs.
52 Week Savings Challenge
One of the best ways to kick off your savings is with the 52 Week Savings Challenge. Download a copy of this document and cross off an amount every week. By the end of one year, you’ll have $1,000 saved to put in your emergency fund. Then, continue the challenge and add money to your other savings accounts in future years.
HoosierSTART Create A Budget
Create a solid financial foundation with HoosierSTART’s budgeting PDF! This resource provides step-by-step guidance on tracking your income and expenses, setting realistic financial goals, and organizing your budget for effective money management.
Budget Reviews
Available in-person or virtually. We'll review your current budget or help you craft a new one —specifically designed with you in mind.
- Debt and Credit Made Simple
Debt and Credit Made Simple Resources
Expert Tips from Elements Financial to Understand & Improve Your Credit Score
What most people don’t realize is that credit mistakes can be fixed with only a small amount of time and effort. You can even start this process on your own today. In this article, you will find Element’s expert advice on repairing your credit so that you can achieve financial freedom.
Learn more from Elements Financial about what goes into determining your credit score.
Learn How to Improve Your Credit Score
The Many Sides of Debt and How to Repay It
Expert Tips from Elements Financial: Establishing some level of debt is usually necessary in life. Borrowing money wisely and affordably can help you acquire large-ticket items when you don’t have enough cash to pay for them. We’re talking about homes and vehicles, mostly – not necessarily jumbo flatscreen TVs and JetSkis.
Learn More About Repayment Tips
Credit Reviews
Available in-person or virtually. Let our credit experts help you understand the information on your credit report, look for ways to increase your overall credit score, and help identify ways to use credit to improve your financial life.
- Retirement & Long-Term Planning Resources
Retirement & Long-Term Planning Resources
Meet with HoosierSTART Specialists
Whether you have questions about your long-term financial plan or what steps to take now, Nationwide can help you stay on track to reach your retirement goals. In just a few clicks, you can quickly reserve a time to speak with a Nationwide representative to get the Staff Wellness Portal Resources 2 help and information you need.
HoosierSTART Income & Retirement Planner
Designed with your planning needs in mind, My Income & Retirement Planner makes it easy to get started while offering the flexibility to customize and adapt to your evolving financial needs. Whether you’re just starting your retirement journey or have more complex planning requirements, this online planning proves a streamlined experience to help you make informed decisions about your future.
- Get your Chance of success score to track your likelihood of achieving your retirement goals
- Download your personalized Readiness Report
- Estimate your health care costs and other retirement expenses
- Explore common “what-if” scenarios to see how they impact your Chance of success score
- Review and compare withdrawal strategies
Go to Income & Retirement Planner
Learn About Retirement from HoosierSTART
Access articles, videos and webinars that can help you learn more about getting retirement ready.
Meet with INPRS Specialists
Virtual appointments can be booked with any staff member in any region. Please choose a date and time that is most convenient for you. Individual appointments are available for members who are retiring soon, new employees who need additional plan information, and those who would like to discuss their specific situation regarding their retirement plan.
INPRS Investing 101
If you think investing is confusing, you're not alone. Get a crash course in investing your INPRS defined contribution (DC) account, and educational info about investment terms and concepts to help you plan for your retirement future with your INPRS account and any other retirement savings you may have. This tool will help you find out which investment Staff Wellness Portal Resources 3 portfolio you may want to choose to reach your financial goals.
Learn About Retirement from INPRS
Access articles and fact sheets that can help you learn more about getting retirement ready.
Using and Saving Your Health Savings Account (HSA) Dollars
Making the most of your health savings account (HSA) means finding the right balance of saving and spending that works for you and your family right now and when life changes.
Learn How Get the Most of Your HSA
Top Questions about Health Savings Accounts
These are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about health savings accounts (HSAs).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) provides another opportunity for you to better control your health care dollars. By tucking away pre-tax dollars from your paycheck, you have an account that is dedicated to the reimbursement of qualified medical, vision, and dental expenses.
Wealth Management Reviews
Available in-person or virtually. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just looking to get started, it’s a great time to schedule a 30- minute complimentary consultation with Elements Wealth Management.
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