As we step into 2025, Missouri S&T student well-being wants to remind our colleagues in all departments that supporting student success is enhanced when we prioritize our own well-being. We understand that our ability to foster a thriving campus community is closely tied to how well we care for ourselves.

That’s why we’re excited to highlight an invaluable resource now available to all employees: free premium access to Calm or Calm Health through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Calm app is your personal toolkit for managing stress, improving sleep, and cultivating mindfulness. With guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and daily tips, Calm can help you recharge and refocus.

If you’re seeking more comprehensive support, Calm Health offers tools and programs to help you better understand your mental and physical well-being. This includes mental health resources tailored to your unique needs.

How to Get Started

Setting up your Calm or Calm Health account is simple:

1. Visit Optum’s Calm information page.
2. Employees enrolled in a University of Missouri medical plan:
   • Select “UnitedHealthcare Insurance” for access to Calm and Calm Health.
3. Employees without a University of Missouri medical plan:
   • Select “Other” for access to Calm.
4. If you already have the Calm app:
   • Open the app.
   • Go to: Profile > Settings > Link Organization Subscription.
   • Enter Organization Code: Optum EWS.
   • In the “group code” field, enter: UMISSOURI.

A Range of Benefits

The EAP, provided by Optum’s Live and Work Well program, offers a range of benefits for employees and their household members:

• Unlimited 24/7 telephonic access to master’s-level clinicians.
• Three free counseling sessions per presenting issue.
• Self-directed online tools and resources to support your emotional wellness.

Why Your Well-Being Matters

We know you give so much to support the success of our students. But the truth is, we can only do our jobs better—and help others thrive—when we take care of ourselves too. Finding balance, fulfillment, and a sense of well-being in every area of our lives empowers us to innovate as we achieve work-related goals.

As you explore these resources, we encourage you to take a holistic approach to your health. Start by clicking here to explore more faculty and staff well-being resources. Whether you need tools for mental health, physical wellness, or emotional support, there’s something to help you along your journey.

Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, care, and thriving—together.