Mental Health Resources – My UNS Benefits

Your Mental Health Matters

UNS offers a variety of resources to support your well-being, including confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to mental health professionals, and wellness tools designed to help you manage stress and maintain balance.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7.

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Chat online through the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chat.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
If there is immediate danger, Call 911.

Help when you need it

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

When you need help with work, home, personal, or family issues, the EAP offers free, confidential programs and services to you and your household family members at no cost. Help is available 24/7 through Uprise Health.

Your EAP Perks

Free Counseling
Get up to 6 confidential counseling sessions for each new concern or life challenge. Relationship counseling can include a partner, even if they’re not eligible for EAP benefits.
Digital Mental Health Support
Build resilience, manage stress, and improve well-being through online tools, coaching, and the Uprise Health app.
24/7 In-the-Moment Support
Speak with a master-level clinician anytime for immediate support, guidance, and referrals.
Tess AI Text Support
Receive emotional support and wellness check-ins by text whenever you need them.
Daily Life Resources
Get help finding resources for childcare, eldercare, pet care, relocation, travel, home services, and more.
Financial & Legal Assistance
Access financial resources, legal guidance, a free 30-minute attorney consultation, and discounted legal services.
Identity Theft Support
Get information and assistance if you’re impacted by identity theft.
Parenting & Eldercare Support
Find resources and guidance for caring for children and aging loved ones.
Stress Management Tools
Access online resources designed to help you reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

The Hartford EAP

Ability Assist

UNS has partnered with The Hartford to offer additional coverage. Through Ability Assist, you can receive counseling for emotional and work-related issues, gain financial information and resources, use legal support and resources, and access health and benefit services.

Medical plan benefits

Mental Health Support Through Your Medical Plan

For in-network counseling, the PPO plan has a $20 copay, and you pay 20% after the deductible with the HDHP. Visits to in-network specialists cost $50 with the PPO and 20% coinsurance after the deductible for the HDHP. Inpatient coverage is also provided. For details, review your plan summaries or contact BCBS of Arizona.

Support from home

Telehealth from AZ Blue Virtual Care

Telehealth from AZ Blue provides 24/7/365 accessible and convenient care using virtual consultations with licensed mental health professionals, including therapists and psychiatrists. Through secure video sessions, you can address mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and more.

Stress relief & sleep

Unwinding by Sharecare

Unwinding by Sharecare is a free resource with on-demand tools and expert-guided exercises to help you manage stress, improve sleep, and feel more in control throughout your day.

Here’s what it offers:

Quick stress relief: guided breathing exercises and mindfulness tools
Better sleep: meditations and white noise tracks
Easy-to-follow lessons: short videos on managing stress and anxiety
Relaxation content: visuals to help you unwind
Live virtual events: sessions with experts on mental well-being

Find a therapist

Headway

Headway makes accessing mental health services easy and convenient.

Personalized matching. Filter for your clinical needs and personal preferences to find the right provider.
Immediate availability. Get matched with a provider within 48 hours, sometimes the same day.
In-person or virtual care. Choose between in-person or virtual appointments.
Affordable, transparent pricing. All Headway providers are in-network with your insurance, so you see your price upfront.
Specialist network. A diverse network of therapists, psychiatrists, and psychologists offering high-quality care.
Easy-to-use site. Book and manage your appointments and payments directly on the Headway website.

Mindfulness

Levelhead

Take a few minutes to reduce stress, improve focus, and build healthier habits with the Levelhead mobile app. Choose from more than 300 short audio exercises you can fit into your day, including: