Employee Wellness

At Northwest, employee wellness (mind, body and spirit) is of the utmost importance.

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Counseling Resources

Employee Assistance Program Ability Assist Counseling Services from The Hartford (with ComPsych Guidance Resources)	Includes up to three face-to-face counseling sessions per occurrence per year. Call 800.964.3577 Ability Assist Benefits
Mindful By Blue KC	Available 24/7 Call 833.302.MIND Mindful Info Flyer
Therapy Assistance Online / TAO	Visit TAO
Emergency/Crisis	On-call 24/7 Holly McMillen (embedded crisis counselor) Call 660.853.8196 hmcmillen@fgcnow.org
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline	Available 24/7 Call 988
Nodaway County Health Center	Mental Health Resources for Nodaway County Residents

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