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ATTENTION: Active members now have access to Homewood Pathfinder Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). We are excited to share some enhancements as well as we transition to Homewood Pathfinder Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Our partner, Homewood Health, has launched a new and improved interactive online platform making it easier to get the support you need, when you need it, in a way that works best for you! Homewood Pathfinder Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) at www.homeweb.ca. * Please note If you had already had a profile and account created with Manulife EFAP (which was also through Homewood), there is no need to re-register on the updated platform. Active members no longer need to reference a contract number, simply use NSTU (Nova Scotia Teachers Union). |
The Homewood Pathfinder Employee and Family Assistance Program is for active NSTU members who have a permanent, probationary or term contract. Through the Homewood Pathfinder EFAP you can reach a team of experienced counsellors from Homewood Health™ who will listen to your issue, offer sound advice and help you create an action plan to address issues.
Homewood Pathfinder EFAP also has a very educational online platform and mobile app which offers:
To get started or to find out more information visit www.homeweb.ca. Once there, you can register by completing the required fields and click “Sign up”.
*It is strongly recommended to use a personal email and not a work related email when dealing with matters relating to the EFAP. You must create an account on the EFAP website platform first before downloading the mobile app.
The counselling is designed to: Provide support and understanding, help build coping skills, and teach ways to effectively manage issues and problems.
Designed to allow you to take a proactive approach to every challenge and life transition with information and coaching from experts in their field.
Provides assistance for individuals suffering from stress.
Stress Solutions can support you through these challenging times by assigning you a counsellor who will establish contact and support with Telephone sessions, Coaching, Online Courses, etc.
Provides assistance for individuals suffering from certain types of depression.
Approximately 11% of men and 16% of women in Canada will experience major depression in the course of their lives and it is estimated that 1 in 10 Canadians is affected by anxiety disorder. Depression Care offers fast access to personalized clinical treatment to help individuals achieve sustained recovery from depression and anxiety disorders.
If you have experienced any type of Traumatic event, Trauma Care provides fast access to expert mental health services with specialized psychological intervention which is key to traumatic stress recovery. Homewood Health’s unique Trauma Care Program provides specialized treatment for individuals who are struggling with acute, or long-term, trauma symptoms.
Grieving can be an overwhelming and complex process. Every individual reacts differently and experiences grief and loss in unique ways. Homewood’s Grief and Loss Coaching Program helps you understand the grieving process by providing you with coaching support and resources to help you manage through the range of emotions and difficulties one experiences when faced with a significant loss. This program is helpful to those who have lost a loved one or are experiencing other forms of loss in their life, including job loss, divorce, or ending of a relationship.
The trauma caused by acts of violence can, and most often have a significant emotional impact on people. The combination of atrocity and magnitude of the event, coupled with its unpredictability, will often lead to an intense feeling of vulnerability for our own safety and the safety of others. The Experiencing Acts of Violence program helps develop recovery and coping strategies to help you through these traumatic times.
To access these programs and services, please register at www.homeweb.ca.
There are a number of E-Courses online as well.
Courses are broken into three categories:
Outlined in the link below is a listing and brief description of the Wellness Sessions that are available through the NSTU Employee and Family Assistance program provider, Homewood Health™.
Please note: Wellness Sessions must be requested at least six to eight weeks in advance. These sessions should be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any sessions scheduled outside these times will have a cost associated with them. Sessions require a minimum of 10 participants and should not exceed 35 participants. Additional costs will apply should you have a larger group.
Click here for more information and to request a Homewood Pathfinder EFAP Wellness Session
Toll-Free Number – 24 hours, seven days a week – English: 1-877-955-NSTU (6788) or in French: 1-514-875-0720.
Counselling can be provided in a way that is most convenient and comfortable: in-person, by phone, or through a secure online service.