According to the World Foundation for Mental Health, nearly one billion people live with mental illness worldwide. Yet, far too few are receiving the quality care they need to truly thrive. October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, which emphasizes mental health as a universal human right. This day calls for increased attention to mental health issues worldwide and access to quality mental health services for all.
Despite a growing concern for mental health worldwide, mental health discrimination, stereotypes, and stigma remain in communities across the globe. World Mental Health Day aims to address these gaps and minimize feelings of fear or shame that keep people from seeking or getting quality care.
There are countless ways to observe this day, from embracing self-care to becoming an advocate. Here are a few ideas:
CHOOSEwell Open Enrollment starts Sunday, October 1, 2023. Remember to make your benefit elections by October 31, 2023. Coverage starts January 1, 2024.
This is your only opportunity to make coverage elections for yourself and your dependents for 2024 (unless you experience a qualifying life event change or are a newly hired employee).
To enroll, make changes, and confirm eligibility for your benefits:
Log in to your Benefits Central Portal account at keepingLAwell.com
Call the LAwell Benefits Service Center at 833-4LA-WELL (833-452-9355), Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (For TDD or TTY service, call 800-735-2922.)
For all other benefits questions or support, contact your Member Services Representative at per.empbenefits@lacity.org
Coming Soon: Pop-Up Vision Clinic at City Hall!
EyeMed’s vision pop-up clinics provide City employees and their family members (age 12 or over) an opportunity to receive 15-20 minute comprehensive eye exams from local optometrists and to shop top eyewear brands. You can shop for popular frames and sunglasses, then check out using your vision benefits and have your eyewear delivered to you!
*LAwell members have EyeMed insurance, which can be used for this service.
Dates: October 23 - 26, 2023 Location: City Hall East, Controller's Room 351- 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Be on the lookout for sign-up information coming soon via email - and book your appointments quickly, as spots fill up fast!
Join Your Weekly LIVEwell Classes!
**UPDATE: Please note that there was a small update to this usual weekly schedule - Beginner Zumba & Hip-Hop Dance Fusion have switched days/times.
Wed. October 11th, 2023
5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
*Shopping list
LIVEwell Social Feed: Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
LIVEwell Services Tab: ”For You“
The new "For You" Collection will now appear on the Home screen - which provides you with personalized content recommendations based on your WellCheck Questionnaire answers!
Employee Benefits Division Personnel Department
200 N. Spring St., Room 867
Los Angeles, CA 90012 LIVEwell.la (213) 978-1619 OPT OUT OF PRIZES
