OSBA Resources
OSBA and Capstone Insurers, who manage our board-paid insurance, have a number of mental health resources for employees.
1. Resource Advisor - Licensed counselors are available 24/7 to speak with staff members and their household family. The first three of these sessions are free, and if additional help is needed, they can suggest additional steps.
Resource Advisor Flier
2. Live Health Online - This resource is a way to connect with general practitioners, but also board-certified psychiatrists online or over the phone. On top of discussing issues, these health care professionals can also manage prescriptions as a part of these visits. There is a cost to this service, but benefits are included with the board-paid plans and patient costs do not exceed $59.
Live Health Online Overview
Live Health Online - Psychiatry
3. In-Person Sessions - Are covered under board-paid health insurance with a copay if using a PPO, or at a discount if you're on a HSA.
Missouri Department of Health Resources
Teach Well - Text-based wellness program designed specifically for teachers. Educators can sign up for free to receive resilience exercises to their phones or email address. There are also a free series of online courses to help educators create a healthy work-life balance, manage anxiety, and more.
Teach Well Site
Nationwide Resources
988 - Nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - connect immediately to trained crisis specialists for any mental health, substance abuse, or suicide emergency.
Link to Missouri's Department of Mental Health Website on 988 and other resources.