EFAP Plan Smart Services- Career Counselling, Childcare and Parenting, Financial Counselling

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The University of Lethbridge Employee and Family Assistance Program is a confidential resource provided to help faculty, staff and family members (who are enrolled in the benefits plans) enhance their personal and workplace functioning. In addition to counselling, Homewood Health provides telephonic, individualized coaching as needed (advice, resources, support). Support materials, resources, or packages may be sent through standard mail or email.   

Plan Smart Services include: 

  • Career Counselling 

  • Childcare and Parenting 

  • Financial Counselling 

  • Legal Advisory 

  • Pre-Retirement Planning 

  • Key Person Advice Line 

Career Counselling 

Working with a career counsellor can help you identify and articulate your skills, aptitudes, values, personality traits, and interest as they relate to a career choice, and undertake career planning that fits your goals. 

If you are dealing with career-related problems or conflicts, starting a new job, struggling to manage your time effectively, or want to advance your career utilizing this resource could be a big help.  

Plan Smart empowers you with the information and support you need to help you make your career more rewarding and successful. When you call the Client Services Centre you can expect: 

  1. A few specific questions to make sure you receive customized service. 

  1. For a counsellor to call you and walk you through the types of support you could benefit from—online assessment tools, internet resources, printed materials, and more. 

  1. One-on-one coaching as needed. 

If you ever feel overwhelmed or stressed out by the career-related challenges you face, you can easily arrange counselling (face-to-face, over the phone, or through the internet). 

Childcare and Parenting 

As a parent you have one of the most important and complex tasks a person can have- raising a child. Do you occasionally feel overwhelmed/. Do you question whether you are doing the right thing?  

If you are looking for parent coaching and support, seeking childcare resources, working with blending families, or need help raising a child with special needs, utilizing this resource could be a big help. 

Plan Smart empowers you with the information and support you need to be the best parent you can be. When you call the Client Services Centre you can expect: 

  1. A few specific questions to make sure you receive customized service. 

  1. For a childcare specialist to call you and walk you through the types of support you could benefit from—written materials, internet resources, printed materials, and more. 

  1. Homewood will be in touch with you as much as you need when you’re using the materials and help you build the confidence to solve almost any parenting challenge. 

If you ever feel uncertain about your parenting skills or whether you’re doing what’s best for your child, you can easily arrange counselling (face-to-face, over the phone, or through the internet). 

Financial Counselling 

Achieving financial peace of mind is possible. By taking the right steps you can maintain a positive cash flow, get out of financial trouble, and be financially prepared should difficulties or crisis arise. Working with a financial expert can help you gain control of your money.  

If you want to be in control of your money, are in over your head with debt, aren’t sure what your FICO score is or are coping with a life transition, utilizing this resource could be a big help. 

Plan Smart empowers you with information and support you need to help you achieve financial peace of mind. When you call the Client Services Centre you can expect: 

  1. A few specific questions to make sure you receive customized service. 

  1. For a financial expert to call you to discuss your financial situation. 

  1. Ongoing coaching to help you build the confidence to solve almost any financial challenge. 

If you ever feel overwhelmed by your financial responsibilities, you can easily arrange counselling (face-to-face, over the phone, or through the internet). 

CALL HOMEWOOD HEALTH TO GET STARTED 

Toll Free English 1 (800) 663 1142 

Toll Free French 1 (866) 398 9505 

TTY (Hearing Assistance) 1 (888) 384 1152 

International (Call Collect) 1 (604) 689 1717 

There is no cost to you for accessing Homewood Health; however there may be a cost to you for accessing the community services. If fees are assessed, the claim is eligible under the Health Spending Account.  Need more info? Click EFAP

 


Contact:

Suzanne McIntosh | wellness@uleth.ca | uleth.ca/hr/pension-and-benefits/employee-and-family-assistance-program-efap-0