May is Mental Health Month, and many Coloradans and Roadrunners likely have a lot weighing on their minds. Ongoing Covid-19 concerns, social–justice and health issues, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, inflation, wildfires and the first anniversary of the Colorado youth–suicide state of emergency are just a few of the items making headlines. Navigating and processing these myriad issues require a strong community and supportive resources.
Visit the BeneCenter
A wide variety of benefits are available to most Metropolitan State University of Denver employees (specifically those who are benefits-eligible and participating in the Colorado Higher Education Insurance Benefits Alliance). The best place to learn more about them is the BeneCenter website, which is also linked on the Human Resources SharePoint page. The login information is directly under the “Welcome to Your Employee Benefits” portal.
Username: cheiba
Password: msudenver
Behavioral-health resources are under the “Medical and Prescription Information” tab.
Meru Health
Meru Health is an online mental-health care provider helping to improve mental health long-term by treating anxiety, depression and burnout. The entire program is conveniently accessible through a smartphone and is 100% confidential. The 12-week program includes daily text support from a licensed therapist, a biofeedback device, anonymous peer and psychiatrist support, mindfulness practices and habit-changing activities for sleep, nutrition and more.
Behavioral Health Resource Guide
Along with inpatient and outpatient benefits, MSU Denver employees have full access to behavioral-health resources. See this quick, easy resource for finding community support, understanding your Anthem/Colorado Higher Education Insurance Benefits Alliance behavioral-health benefits and programs, and learning about counseling, referrals and more provided through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
Anthem LiveHealth Online Psychiatry
Employees also can see a board-certified psychiatrist to help manage medications. This resource outlines the benefits of the free LiveHealth Online Psychiatry services and how to get started.
Resource Advisor
Resource Advisor is a member-assistance program that’s included with employees’ life and/or disability benefit. Counselors can provide resources and services to support you and your household family members with managing stress, anxiety, depression, illness, relationship or family issues, finding child care, parenting and more. Resources are available by phone, in person and via video chat.
To learn more about specific employee benefits, please contact a member of the Total Rewards team by emailing [email protected].
Additional resources
- The Health Center at Auraria offers a variety of mental-health services for students as well as referrals for employees.
- The MSU Denver Counseling Center is a great on-campus resource for students.
- Television station Denver7 has compiled a comprehensive list of mental-health resources available across the state.