In June, Optum EAP celebrates the uniqueness in each of us. Explore featured articles, interactive worksheets and other tools to learn more about yourself, gain new perspectives and better appreciate the lived experiences of those around you. Log in to Optum to view the tools and resources below.

The Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service for all full-time state employees and those in their household and can be a beneficial tool to improve your overall well-being. You have 8 free face-to-face EAP counseling visits with a licensed therapist available per issue, per year. These tools and resources are available 24/7 and are completely confidential.

Contact Optum EAP

• Phone: 800-886-9747 (24/7 support)
• Website: liveandworkwell.com (Access code: Indiana): Access all the Optum EAP online resources.
• Optum Assist app: Available in the App Store and Google Play. Log into the app and enter access code: Indiana

Getting to know yourself better: Self-discovery is essential to personal growth and mental wellbeing. Knowing ourselves also helps us be more compassionate and in tune with other people. Read article

What makes you, you? Let's go on a self-discovery journey. Read more

An invitation to explore new perspectives: As the world becomes more connected, it’s in everyone’s best interest to adapt and welcome one another. And the more you understand what interests and influences others, the more likely you will understand and appreciate them. Read more

Creating a respectful workplace: Integrity and respect in workplace interactions help cultivate a positive and successful environment that enhances the bottom line. This program will introduce communication skills and other behaviors that promote respectful, open ways of relating, settling differences and working effectively as a team. Download training

Turning difficult conversations into thoughtful discussions: Whether it’s a family member, friend, co-worker or stranger you get talking to on the metro, friendly conversations can sometimes heat up. Try to stay open-minded and willing to hear and share different perspectives. Read article

The joy of being yourself: Celebrate diversity, inclusion and joy. Find resources, tools and support to embrace your authentic self. Read more

Celebrating and honoring freedom: The importance of Juneteenth: Understanding the complex history of this holiday might help you appreciate the sacrifices that made present-day freedoms possible. Read article

Boost your happiness with kindness: Being kind costs nothing, but can bring about countless positive benefits for both you and others. Learn to use kindness as a tool to improve your self-esteem and build other people’s confidence, with Uptime. Watch video