Introducing Beyond Silence
Circle of Care’s Workplace Well-being and Employee Engagement Committee is thrilled to announce a new mental health support program for all PSWs and Homemakers. We are proud to introduce Beyond Silence: an e-mental health support program. The Beyond Silence App is a mental health ‘coach in your pocket’ for healthcare employees. It provides information and support for managing mental health at work, including support for you and support to help co-workers. You can access information, supports and resources, as well as set goals and track your wellness over time.
Access to Peer Support
Through the app, you also have access to Peer Support, where you can reach out to a trained Peer Support Provider either within, or outside of Circle of Care. We currently have 6 Peer Support Providers enrolled and trained from Circle of Care! You can use the filters to find a good match with a Peer Support Provider and review their biography to learn more about them. You can book either a private phone call or a chat meeting, based on the time that works best for you. All calls are confidential – neither the Peer Support Providers or Circle of Care will have access to your name or contact number. You are able to access these services for free.
Download the App
We encourage you to download the Beyond Silence App onto your personal mobile phone. It’s available for both iOS and Android devices, and the best part is, it’s completely free on the app store! As we look out for your well-being, our IT team is currently in the process of installing the Beyond Silence app on your mobile work device, and this is expected to happen over the next several weeks, ensuring you have easy access to this valuable support whenever you need it.
ACCESS CODE: CCYP527J8
Options for ways to download the app:
- Open your App Store and search ‘Beyond Silence’
- Get the app on Google Play
- Get the app on the iOS App Store Apple App Store
- Scan the QR Code below with your personal device (iOS)
Logging Into the App for the First Time
- Open the mobile app and enter the access code: CCYP527J8
- Fill out the demographic questions, which will help the app better pair you with Peer Support Providers.
Exploring the app:
- After you log-in for the first time, you will not be prompted to enter an email and password – the app will automatically open for you and bring you to the homepage each time you open the application.
- Search by topic to find articles, videos, infographics, and mini podcast episodes on topics including trauma, burnout, moral injury, improving sleep, and much more!
- Rate and monitor your wellness over time by using the sliding wellness scale. Patterns of orange and red are cues to reach out for support.
- Connect with a chat-box to find helpful resources and set goals to improve your well-being.
- Customize your own personal, private wellness kit with images that spark joy.
- Register to attend a peer-led info session on a range of well-being topics.
- Set goals to improve your health and well-being, along with a timeline for meeting those goals. Earn badges and track your changes.
Learn More About the App
We will be also hosting 15 minute Zoom education sessions to provide all PSWs and Homemakers with an overview of the app. If you are not able to attend these drop-in sessions, don’t worry – they will be recorded and shared in an upcoming Inside the Circle.
Zoom Education Details:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 19th at 12:00pm
Meeting ID: 458 679 4619
Passcode: 4211
Session 2: Friday, September 22nd at 3:00pm
Meeting ID: 458 679 4619
Passcode: 4211
Please note that our IT team is not able to support with any troubleshooting or assistance with the Beyond Silence app. If you have any questions about Beyond Silence, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kai Svirida at x263 or the HR team at HRDept@circleofcare.com