The dedication of our NKU faculty and staff is seen and valued. Working in higher education is very rewarding, but it also comes with unique challenges that can impact your well-being. Your well-being is not just a priority - it is a necessity.
Mental health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Explore these resources and take a proactive approach to care for your mental and emotional health and get the support you need.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources for Living
Covered Mental Health Resources and Benefits in UMR Health Plans.
All UMR resources below can be accessed at UMR.com when you create and log into your personal member account.
Resources
UMR Talkspace
Talk to a dedicated therapist at home or on the go. Utilize your free Talkspace sessions through the EAP before utilizing this behavioral health benefit through NKU's medical benefit provider UMR. Must be enrolled in a UMR health plan with NKU.
UMR Telemental Health
Telemental Health offers private appointments from the comfort of your home. Some people who need behavioral health care may not receive it because it can be difficult to find a provider or get a timely appointment. Telemental Health may be a good solution — and it’s already part of your health care benefits. This service uses video-calling technology to provide real-time access to a behavioral health professional — with no travel and less wait time for appointments. Must be enrolled in a UMR health plan with NKU.
UMR Ongoing Condition CARE
UMR offers expert resources and personal support to help individuals with certain ongoing health conditions live their lives to the fullest.
If you have been diagnosed with depression or anxiety with other co-morbidities, you may be invited to participate in one-on-one calls with a CARE nurse. UMR's registered nurses can guide you in taking actions to control your symptoms and improve your overall health. Must be enrolled in a UMR health plan with NKU. Enroll in Ongoing Condition CARE today. Enroll now or call 1-844-604-6246.
UMR CARE app
Our CARE app can keep you connected to trusted information and support to improve your health and well-being. Check in to find articles and videos on a variety of health topics. The app also makes it easy to reach our staff of CARE nurses and other health experts, who can help you manage your health and make healthy lifestyle choices. Must be enrolled in a UMR health plan with NKU. Enroll in the CARE app today.
Digital Resources
Healthy You
Healthy You magazine is an educational resource for UMR members and provides information about the tools and resources available from UMR as a part of our member online services.
*Available features and benefits are dependent on products and features included in your health plan. Not all members will have access to all features shown.
Health education library
Discover new ways to build a healthier life with our health education library. Here are resources and tools you can use to understand your health and to make better, healthier choices for yourself and your family. You can learn about risk factors, symptoms for various health conditions, tips on fitness, nutrition and preventative care.
Health and Wellness Platform
UMR's MyHealthTools provides you with online resources to help you take a pro-active approach to improving your overall health.
Resources include access to a health assessment, health education library, the ability to track your medical history, and more.
Covered Benefits
Inpatient Services
Inpatient Services means services provided at a Hospital or facility accredited by a recognized accrediting body or licensed by the state as an acute care psychiatric, chemical dependency, or dual-diagnosis facility for the treatment of Mental Health Disorders. If outside the United States, the Hospital or facility must be licensed or approved by the foreign government or an accreditation of the licensing body working in that foreign country.
Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment means a subacute facility-based program that is licensed to provide “residential” treatment and delivers 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week assessment and diagnostic services, as well as active behavioral health treatment for mental health conditions. Coverage does not include facilities or programs where therapeutic services are not the primary service being provided (e.g., therapeutic boarding schools, halfway houses, and group homes).
Day Treatment
Day Treatment (Partial Hospitalization) means a day treatment program that offers intensive, multidisciplinary services not otherwise offered in an Outpatient setting. The treatment program generally consists of a minimum of 20 hours of scheduled programming extended over a minimum of five days per week. The program is designed to treat patients with serious mental or nervous disorders and offers major diagnostic, psychosocial, and prevocational modalities. Such a program must be a less restrictive alternative to Inpatient treatment.
Outpatient Therapy Services are covered. The services must be provided by a Qualified Provider.
Other Resources
8 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Health
