Regularly promoting your EAP is key. That’s because keeping your employees aware and engaged with their EAP all year long means they’ll know where to turn before they need help. Plus, you’re fostering a positive company culture by showing them you care about their well-being.
Your monthly EAP communication calendar
This ready-to-use planner is designed to help you easily promote your EAP throughout theyear.
Monthly content covers different themes that show your employees how their EAP can help them protect their wholehealth.
Every month contains some or all of the following assets:
Tip: All emails can be customized with your EAP URL, company code, and phone number.
Look for text in carets (such as <COMPANY NAME> or <XXX-XXX-XXXX>) in each email to see where you can add these details. Be sure to customize your email before you distribute it. Feel free to delete any custom details that you don’tneed.
Working together to build a brighterfuture
We’re proud to partner with you to help your employees live better lives.
If your employees want to explore all the EAP resources available to them or want one-on-one support, point them to anthem.com/eap anytime.
*SHRM: Managing Employee Assistance Programs (accessed November 2023): shrm.org.
EAP products are offered by Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of: In Colorado: Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc. HMO products underwritten by HMO Colorado, Inc. In Connecticut: Anthem Health Plans, Inc. In Indiana: Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. In Georgia: Blue CrossBlue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. and Community Care Health Plan of Georgia, Inc. In Kentucky: Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky, Inc. In Maine: Anthem Health Plans of Maine, Inc. In Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area): RightCHOICE® Managed Care, Inc. (RIT), Healthy Alliance® Life Insurance Company (HALIC), and HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates administer non-HMO benefits underwritten by HALIC and HMO benefits underwritten by HMO Missouri, Inc. RIT and certain affiliates only provide administrative services for self-funded plans and do not underwrite benefits. In Nevada: Rocky Mountain Hospital and Medical Service, Inc. HMO products underwritten by HMO Colorado, Inc., dba HMO Nevada. In New Hampshire: Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. HMO plans are administered by Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. and underwritten by Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Inc. In 17 southeastern counties of New York: Anthem HealthChoice Assurance, Inc. and Anthem HealthChoice HMO, Inc. In these same counties Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP is the trade name of Anthem HP, LLC. In Ohio: Community Insurance Company. In Virginia: Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. trades as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and its affiliate HealthKeepers, Inc. trades as Anthem HealthKeepers providing HMO coverage, and their service area is all of Virginia except for the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. In Wisconsin: Blue CrossBlue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWI) underwrites or administers PPO and indemnity policies and underwrites the out-of-network benefits in POS policies offered by Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation. Compcare underwrites or administers HMO or POS policies. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Anthem is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc.
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Additional resources
These resources were designed with flexibility in mind. Use them any time or display them all year long.
Screensaver
Includes a QR code so employees can quickly navigate to the EAP website.
Upload this screensaver to your company’s intranet site.
Poster
A quick look at the most popular EAP services.
Print and display this poster in a well-trafficked area, such as a break room or bathroom.
This toolkit features turnkey content you can use to educate your employees about their EAP. Empowering them to lean on their EAP when they need support can help them live healthier, happier lives and perform better at work.
A win-win for you and youremployees
Whether your employees need help tackling day-to-day life or dealing with a workplace problem, your EAP is their safety net.
It offers them tools, resources, and support to resolve issues that can affect your company’s productivity and success, including:
Mental health support. Your employees can seek confidential counseling to address common issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
Work-life resources. They can find guidance on topics such as parenting, healthy communication, as well as help finding child, pet, or elder care.
Financial and legal help. Consultations with a lawyer or financial expert are available at no extra cost.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Communication Planner
Achieving a healthier, more productive workforce starts here
An investment in your success
Improving EAP participation can lead to major benefits for your company, including:*
Higher productivity and engagement
Lower absenteeism
Reduced healthcare costs
Reduced turnover
Flyer: Print, display, and/or distribute.
Blog article or online resource: Post the link on your intranet site or share it directly.
Email: Download, customize, and send to your employees.
Text message: Copy and paste into your text messaging app to distribute.
Copy and paste the above SMS text message into your messaging app.
Your Employee Assistance Program is here for you 24/7. Get answers to common questions and learn how it can make life simpler: anthem.ly/abcbs-services.
This month’s content offers a beginner’s introduction to an EAP and its most popular resources, including the options available for mental health support.
Now that your employees understand what an EAP is, they’re ready to start using it. This month’s content takes a deeper dive into how their EAP works and what services are available.
March content focuses on reducing the stigma around mental health and offering support for substance use, which can go hand-in-hand with mental health issues.
This month’s content discusses the signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as what EAP resources your employees have available to help them cope.
Copy and paste the above SMS text message into your messaging app.
Mental health matters just as much as physical health. Take care of your mind and find support that’s right for you: http://anthem.ly/Mental-health-support.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Use these resources to talk to employees about the importance of mental health and how their EAP can help them take care of themselves.
Copy and paste the above SMS text message into your messaging app.
This Pride Month, learn how you can access support for yourself or any LGBTQ+ family members, friends, and colleagues: http://Anthem.ly/supporting-LGBTQ.
The content for June includes details on mental health and support resources for those identifying as LGBTQ+ and their allies. Share this information throughout Pride month.
Copy and paste the above SMS text message into your messaging app.
After a disaster, it’s natural to feel a range of emotions. Learn healthy ways to cope and how to find recovery support: http://anthem.ly/emotional-impact.
Use this month’s content to talk with employees about the emotional toll of natural disaster and how their EAP can help them and their families throughout recovery if needed.
This month’s content goes over how parents can spot and address mental health issues with their kids and what EAP resources are available to help them in parenthood.
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Share this month’s content with employees so they can learn the warning signs of suicide and how they can help prevent it.
This month’s content focuses on supporting caregivers so they can stay well. For employees who may be acting as a caregiver, these resources can help them avoid stress and burnout.
The holiday season can often bring a mix of joy and stress. Share the resources for this month to help employees prepare for and enjoy their holiday celebrations with less stress.
Change and challenges are inevitable. As a new year approaches, share these resources on boosting resilience to give your employees the tools to face and overcome difficult moments.
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The truth is, sometimes life is hard. Learn how to build resilience so you can successfully navigate tough situations: http://anthem.ly/resiliency.
September
September
December
December
August
August
November
November
July
July
October
October
How to use these materials
The modular design of the toolkit allows you to share the information on the schedule that works best for your company. Here’s a suggested strategy:
Email: Send the first week of the month.
Text: Send one week after the email.
Flyer: Post it in highly visible areas, such as a lunchroom or breakroom, and keep it displayed all month.
Blog article or online resource: Share the link anytime during the month.
June
June
May
May
April
April
March
March
February
February
January
January
Select a month to explore and access content. Content is provided on a quarterly basis.
