Cement Masons & Plasterers
As a member of the Cement Masons and Plasterers Union, there are resources available to you
The Member Assistance Program (MAP). MAP provides counseling, coaching and problem‐solving services that are free, convenient, and confidential with a licensed behavioral health provider.
The Member Assistance Program includes:
1 24/7 Service Line by Licensed Counselors and Trained Call Center Staff for immediate assistance
2. Counseling Services for up to 3 visits covered in full by the program every year.
a Additional visits may be covered by the Medical Plan, subject to Plan provisions and limitations.
b Counseling is provided for a variety of family, relationship, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse concerns, including:
i. Anxiety/Depression/Other Concerns
ii Mental Health Issues
iii Couples/Relationships/Parenting
iv. Crisis Support
v Alcohol/Drug/Other Addictions
vi Grief and Loss
vii. Work Conflict
viii Domestic Violence
c. In addition, MAP provides the following work‐life resources:
i Legal and Financial
ii Childcare and Eldercare
iii. Identity Theft
iv Home Ownership
3 Additional resources included Bereavement Counseling for you or covered family member and Habilitative Care Services
Electrical Workers
As
a Member of the Electrical Workers Union, there are resources available to you through the NECS-IBEW
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided through TELUS Health is a consultative resource for Fund Participants and Dependents for mental and behavioral health, substance abuse, and other life stressors, such as financial wellbeing It is a free-of-charge employee resource program to help you manage personal issues at work or at home.
The Employee Assistance Program includes:
1 Up to three (3) free EAP visits per year through the TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program.
a Additionally, after 3 initial EAP visits, TELUS Health can refer you to local providers to continue your care under standard Fund coverage There is no cost and EAP visits are completely confidential.
2 TELUS Health consultants are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
What Kind of Assistance Does TELUS Health Offer?
● TELUS Health can offer guidance in all issues surrounding Life, Family, Money, Work, and Health.
https://www.neca-ibew.org/employee-assistance/
In addition to access to the Employee Assistance Program, local members of the Electrical Workers union have resources through the Blue KC Healthcare Plan
Elevator Constructors
As a Member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors, there are resources available to you through the National Elevator Industry Benefits Plan
These resources include access to both Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits and the Member Assistance Program (MAP)
Membership Assistance Program:
The Health Benefit Plan has partnered with Lyra Health to administer our Members Assistance Program (MAP). Lyra provides free, personalized guidance by licensed professionals on evidence-based treatment for mental health issues
● Participants are eligible for up to 16 free sessions for mental health coaching and/or therapy per individual, per calendar year with a Lyra provider If you need ongoing support, the MAP can refer you to the right resources.
Additional Therapy and Services
In addition to the 16 mental health coaching and/or therapy sessions you have through Lyra, you may access additional therapy and medication management sessions using the Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCard PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCard PPO offers a large network of mental health care and substance use disorder treatment providers, including hospitals, outpatient facilities, residential settings, psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists.
■ https://www.neibenefits.org/health/mental-health-and-substanc e-abuse-benefits-and-member-assistance-program-map/
Heat & Frost Insulators
As a Member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators, there is a Membership Assistance Program available to you
The Insulators Member Assistance Program is free to each member and their family All HFIAW members and their families can benefit from this new program, which is available as a resource and 24/7 support
● The free Membership Assistance Program provides assistance through Perspectives Mental Healthcare
○ Perspectives gives access to:
● Mental Health Counseling
● Life Coaching
● Legal and Financial Consultation
● Work-Life Referrals
● Personal Assistant Referrals
○ https://www.insulators.org/map
Pipe Fitters
As a Member of the Local Pipe Fitters Union, there are resources available to you through the Local 533 Health and Welfare Plan
Local 533 offers many mental health resources for its members including:
● The St Luke’s Lifewise Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
○ The EAP offers short-term counseling (up to 4 visits) and/or referral and follow-up services for support in areas including family or relationship difficulties, emotional stress, alcohol or drug problems, smoking cessation, and financial or legal concerns. This treatment is covered at 100%.
● Local 533 Peer Support Program
○ Local 533 Peer Support Program is made up of union members who are Pipe Fitters just like you. This program allows YOU an opportunity to talk confidentially with someone who understands firsthand what you might be experiencing, and has received training to deal with these types of situations
○ Local 533 members can call 816.533.3399 for our 24-hour on-call service that directs the call to a Peer Support Team member that has marked themselves available to talk confidentially.
● Additional Mental Health Resources include:
○ Coverage through Health Care plan
○ Loss of Time Benefits in the case of receiving inpatient treatment
○ http://local533.com/My%20Docs/HW/533%20H&W%20SPD&Be nefitAlerts2009.pdf
● https://www.local533.com/?zone=/unionactive/view_page.cfm&page =53320Peer20Support
Operating Engineers
As a Member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, there is a Membership Assistance Program available
to you
If you are struggling with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Sexual abuse, bullying among many other struggles, IUOE insurance has ways to help you or your family members through the Membership Assistance Program (MAP) providing:
Free Counseling Sessions
● Each person is eligible for 3 free sessions per year, not subject to the deductible Each of your household members are also eligible- spouse, children, etc.
Live Assistance
● MD LIVE: 24/7 access to an independently contracted, board certified MDLIVE doctor via phone, online video, or mobile app. MDLIVE doctors can treat a variety of non-emergency conditions
● Inpatient / Partial Hospitalization
○ https://www.operatingengineerstraining.com/services-9
● https://www.iuoe.org/members/member-assistance-program
Iron Workers
As a Member of the Iron Workers Union, there are resources available to you through the Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP)
● Crisis Resources available through website : suicide, military crisis, risk of relapse, domestic violence, substance abuse
Iron Workers
● Resources available through the Allied Trades assistance program: https://wwwalliedtrades-online com/ironworkers/
○ Outpatient and inpatient services for mental health and substance abuse through medical coverage
● Crisis Resources available through website : suicide, military crisis, risk of relapse, domestic violence, substance abuse
● https://wwwalliedtrades-online com/ironworkers/
Painters & Allied Trades
As
a Member of the Painters and Allied Trades Union, there is a Membership Assistance Program available to you
The Goal of the Membership Assistance Program (MAP) is to help you and your family deal with home and/or workplace challenges that disrupt your life, as well as the lives of your family members
● The Membership Assistance Program (MAP) includes access to online information resources and access to licensed mental health professionals over the phone or in person through MAP. It also offers counseling services designed to help you and your family deal with a variety of life situations, such as:
○ alcohol and drug abuse,
○ marital and family conflicts or issues,
○ adolescent and child difficulties,
○ divorce and separation adjustment,
○ job-related stress,
○ legal and financial difficulty,
○ death of a loved one, and
○ other personal and emotional challenges.
● https://iupatdc3.com/members/resources/map
Boilermakers
As a Member of the Boilermakers Union, there are resources available to you through the Boilermakers National Fund
The Boilermakers National Fund offers many mental health resources for its members including:
○ No cost Telehealth Benefits when you access care through the Fund’s exclusive providers, MD Live and Amwell.
● MD Live – For video visits, go to mycigna com For audio-only visits, call 888-726-3171.
● Amwell – For video visits, go to boilermakers amwell com or download the mobile app For audio-only visits, call 844-733-3627
● Board-certified doctors and pediatricians as well as licensed counselors and psychiatrists
● Primary care, specialty care, urgent care, mental health, and dermatology
● Care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, bronchitis, flu, strep throat, and MORE
● Additional cost-effective care for mental health and substance use disorders through a network of highly qualified doctors, hospitals, and other providers provided through the Cigna Healthcare ‘Cigna Collaborative Care program’
● https://www.bnf-kc.com/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view page.cfm&page=Heal th2026Welfare
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
As a Member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, there is a Membership Assistance Program available to you
● The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers’ Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides members with a place to turn for help in coping with personal problems that interfere with job performance or home life MAP services are offered at no cost to active and retired union members and their families. Members’ privacy is fully protected. provides confidential telephone crisis intervention, referral and information services to BAC members in the U S and Canada
● MAP provides help to resolve the challenges and anguish that arise from a variety of concerns. Such issues may include: stress, depression, addiction, domestic violence, workplace harassment/violence, retirement concerns, cost of prescriptions, financial crisis, joblessness, homelessness, interpersonal relations, trauma and grief, terrorism and natural disasters, suicide prevention, employment-related drug testing, and DWI/DUI or substance-related legal problems.
○ Active and retired union members and their families may call toll-free to speak confidentially to MAP’s licensed mental health professionals at 1-833-MAP TALK (1-833-627-8255)
○ With the member’s permission, clinical staff members do the legwork on behalf of the member by contacting insurance representatives and locating community referrals uniquely tailored to an individual’s specific situation and needs MAP also assists uninsured members to connect with services.
● https://bacbenefits org/member-assistance-program
Local 8 Plumbers and Gasfitters
As a Member of the Local 8 Plumbers and Gasfitters Union, there are resources available to you
As a member of the Local 8 Plumbers and Gasfitters Union there are mental health resources available to you through healthcare services such as Blue KC Expanded Telehealth services which provides access to licensed professionals
https://plumberslocal8 com/
Roofers
As a Member of the Roofers Union, there are resources available to you through the ‘Mindful by Blue KC’ Program
● Mindful by Blue KC is a behavioral health initiative designed to reduce the stigma around behavioral health while making care accessible and affordable This initiative comes to life in the form of services and tools created to address:
○ Depression
○ Anxiety
○ Substance abuse
○ and Everyday changes
● Members can talk to a Mindful Advocate licensed behavioral health clinician 24/7
● Additional resources are available through Health Care program
● https://wwwmindfulbluekc com/member-services/
Sheet Metal Workers
As a Member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union,
The SMART Members Assistance program (MAP) is an education, awareness and membership action program for those dealing with problems associated with mental health issues Focusing on substance use disorder and suicide prevention, SMART MAP educates union members on those primary issues, as well as employee assistance programs, ethics, confidentiality and self-care practices.
SMART MAP mentors are compassionate, empathetic and well-respected union members who continue to support their peers when they return to work.
● SMART members can receive free and confidential assistance through our helpline at (877) 884-6227
● https://wwwsmart-union org/why-join-smart/membership-assistance-program/
there is a Membership Assistance Program available to you
Sprinkler Fitters
As a Member of the Sprinkler Fitters Union, there are resources available to you through the National Automatic Sprinkler Industry
The National automatic sprinkler industry Welfare Fund offers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services through Spring Health as a mental wellness benefit at no cost to you
Spring Health provides high-quality mental health support whenever and wherever you need it Spring Health is here for you with personalized, convenient care and resources to support you through any of life’s challenges.
● https://nasifund org/news aspx?zone=nasi-welfare&nID=18979
Local 41 Teamsters
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Union, there are resources available to you both locally and nationally
Teamster Local 41 provides resources through TeamCare Health Plan and Signature Psychiatric Hospital
● TeamCare Health Plan provides access to a network of licensed professionals and resources to assist in finding a provider.TeamCare members can schedule visits with board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists for treatment of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and stress
○ Within TeamCare Health, members have access to the Mental Health Complete Program which provides access to additional mental health support between visits including:
■ On-demand digital messaging with a certified mental health coach
■ Access to digital content such as self-guided programs
■ Online tools are available 24/7 through the Teladoc Health app or member portal securely, discreetly, and confidentially
● Signature Psychiatric Hospital provides assistance to members through:
○ Adult Inpatient Program
○ Heroes Journey
○ Intensive Outpatient Program
○ Partial Hospitalization Program
○ Substance Abuse Program
● https://wwwteamsters41 org/
● Additionally, there are national mental health resources provided through the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
○ https://teamsterorg/mental-health-awareness/
Carpenters
As a Member of the Carpenters Union, there are
resources available to you through Lyra and Health Care
Through the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Benefits Fund, Union Members have access to many benefits including Mental Health & Substance Use resources. Included in these resources are Lyra Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield
Lyra Health provides access to care for your emotional and mental health how, when, and where you need it Lyra's coaches and therapists can help you feel better and be your best Anyone who is eligible and enrolled in medical benefits, has access to 12 free sessions per year.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Mental Health Network offers extensive access to in-network facilities and professionals. A wide range of resources are available, including clinicians specializing in anxiety, eating disorders, autism, alcohol and substance use, depression, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), and more. Additionally, BCBS can connect you with a Blue Distinction Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery These centers are nationally designated facilities that show a commitment to improved patient safety and better health outcomes.
https://carpenterbenefits org/isite135/eremit dll/13501/cmpub asp?name=resource-mental-healt h.htm
Laborers
As a Member of the Laborers Union, there is a Employee Assistance Program available to you
The New Directions’ Employee Assistance Program provides services through Lucet Health who is dedicated to finding Behavioral health solutions to connect people to the care they deserve Lucet's unique combination of people and technology is proven to optimize access to behavioral health care for all who need it
Through the New Directions or Lucet portal, members can receive guidance in finding the right mental health care for you In addition to helping members find the right match that provides whole person care, personal support is available to members 24/7 with care specialists who use their clinical experience to check in on your progress and help direct you to care when needed
https://wwwndbh com/
Additionally, many Crisis Resources are provided through the Laborers’ International Union of North America website
https://wwwmidwestlaborers org/programs/health-and-safety/substance-abuse-and-mental-heal th-resources/
