Wellness
NBOE Well is a robust wellness program offered to employees who participate in the district’s medical plans, at no additional cost. NBOE launched this program to support employee health and well-being, so you can be at your best. For more information, please see 2025 NBOE Well General Wellness FAQ.
2025 NBOEWell General Wellness FAQ
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program is a FREE benefit provided by NBOE to help you manage work/life problems and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Think of the EAP as your professional support system.
The Employee Assistance Program is a FREE benefit provided by NBOE to help you manage work/life problems and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Think of the EAP as your professional support system.
For more information click www.charlesnechtem.com. Click on this link to download the CNA EAP Brochure. Use company name Newark Board when registering and logging in.
Immediate access to CNA’s toll-free line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year by calling 1-800-531-0200 or via e-mail at inquiries@charlesnechtem.com
- 24/7 e-counseling
- Text using the mobile app or website
- Set up virtual appointment with EAP counselor
- Access to professional counselors who possess either a master’s degree or Ph.D. and have 5 or more years of experience in the counseling field
- Access to English, Spanish and French speaking therapists and language interpretation services for other languages
- Counseling services available to all household members
Charles Nechtem EAP Brochure
CNA Spanish EAP Brochure
Newark Public Schools EAP Info Summary
Maintaining Good Mental Health
Mental Health Resources
Here are links to help with struggles:
- First review info on Maintaining Good Mental Health
- AbleTo Personalized Mental Health Care
- Brightline Pediatric Behavioral Health Benefit
- EAP Employee Assistance Program
Aetna Mental Health Telehealth or virtual services
Aetna Mental Well-being Behavioral Health Products-Services
Vita Health Youth Suicide Intervention Services Flyer
For Emergency Support, please see additional resources below.
Emergency Support
Talk to someone for free and confidentially 24/7 if you need emergency emotional help.
911
Federal emergency contact number
Call: 911
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
National crisis line for emergency emotional help
Call: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Chat: 988lifeline.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Immediate support and guidance for survivors, family, and friends
Call: 1-800-799-7233
Chat: www.thehotline.org
Crisis Text Line
Crisis line specifically for texting only
Text: “home”, “start”, “hello”, etc. to 741741
SAMSHA Disaster Distress Helpline
Crisis line for people surviving a natural or human-caused disaster
Call: 1-800-985-5990
Text: 1-800-985-5990
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources
Call: 1-800-422-4453
Text: www.childhelp.org/hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Crisis line, online support, and resources for survivors, friends, and family
Call: 1-800-656-4673
Chat: rainn.org
General Help
Learn about different resources that can help you feel better.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Helpline
Provides peer-support services, information, resources and referrals to people living with mental health conditions, their family members, and the public
Call: 1-800-950-6264
Chat: info@nami.org
National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
Treatment referral/information helpline, resources and education
Call: 1-800-931-2237
Chat: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Text: 1-800-931-2237
LGBT National Help Center
Helpline (general, youth, and senior specific), chat, and email based support for people who identify as LGBTQ, and their loved ones. Website includes a database of local resources
Chat: www.lgbthotline.org
Call: 1-888-843-4564
HIV Resources from the National Institute of Health
Health information specialists from the Office of AIDS Research provide customized, confidential answers to questions about HIV/AIDS clinical trials and treatment
Email: ContactUs@HIVinfo.NIH.gov
Call: 1-800-448-0440
United Way
Access local resources and services to address any need, such as housing, food, transportation, and healthcare
Online Search Tool: www.211.org
Call: 211
Planned Parenthood
Support for sexual health needs and help with finding local services
Chat: www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online
Text: PPNOW to 774636 (PPINFO)
Call: 1-800-230-7526 (PLAN)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Helpline, resources, and education on substance use
Call: 1-800-662-4357; 1-800-487-4889 (TTY)
Noom
As part of the NBOE Well initiative, Noom is fully sponsored and provided to all NBOE employees who participate in one of the district’s medical plans at no additional cost!
Through its award-winning behavior change program, Noom uses psychology, technology, and 1:1 human support to help you reach your weight and health goals. Visit go.noom.com/nboe to get your free Noom membership today!
Noom gives you all the tools you need to achieve real, sustainable results:
- Powered by Psychology: Noom focuses on why you make the choices you do and helps you create healthy habits that stick.
- Fits into Your Schedule: Noom takes just a few minutes a day, so you can lose weight at your own pace.
- Personalized to You: Your journey is unique, and your plan should be too. Noom tailors its tools and guidance to fit your life.
- 1:1 human support: Get one-on-one support from experts who are here to guide, not judge.
- Delivers Results: Noom users lose 10 lbs in 10 weeks on average.**
Note: This benefit is only available to the employee who are enrolled in Aetna medical, and not extended to dependents.
Whether you’re looking to lose weight or maintain a healthier lifestyle, Noom has a custom plan for you. Join Noom now at go.noom.com/nboe at no cost to you.
Any enrollment Questions please email: Partnersupport@noom.com
Noom GLP-1 Support Flyer
Noom Weight Flyer FAQ
Noom Diabetes Awareness Flyer
Noom Flyer
Build Connections
WellHub
Wellhub is an all-in-one wellness platform that connects you to the best fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition resources—all under a single subscription that is significantly subsidized by the Newark Board of Education.
With Wellhub, you aren’t tied to just one app or gym. Your membership unlocks:
- Thousands of Gyms & Studios: Access to over 20,000 gyms across the U.S. and dozens in the Newark area alone, including top fitness centers like LifeTime, LA Fitness, Crunch, F45, and other local studios near you.
- Premium Wellness Apps: Keep enjoying digital wellness with premium access to apps for mental health, sleep, nutrition, and yoga (including apps like Headspace, MyFitnessPal, and Strava).
- Live Classes & Personal Training: Access thousands of on-demand workouts and live-streamed classes so you can move whenever, wherever.
- Flexible Tiers: Choose from multiple plan levels (including a free Digital plan with wellbeing app access) to find the one that fits your budget and lifestyle perfectly.
How to Sign Up
Getting started is quick and easy! Follow these steps to activate your account:
- Download the App: Search for “Wellhub” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or visit wellhub.com.
- Create Your Account: Click “Sign Up” and select Newark Board of Education as your organization.
- Verify Your Eligibility: Enter your work email address to unlock our exclusive corporate rates.
- Choose Your Plan: Explore the tiers, choose the plan that works for you, and start exploring gyms and apps immediately!
Watch this video to learn more:
If your gym is not in the network:
Gym Network & Referral Process
- The Wellhub network continues to expand in several ways:
- Partnerships Team, dedicated to adding gyms & studios
- Launch Planning, where we prioritize high demand gym referrals
- Employee Referrals directly through the Wellhub app
Over the last four years, Wellhub has added an average of 2,600 new gyms annually.
Bonus: You can also add three dependents (spouse/children/parents) to your plan so the whole family can get active together! We are so excited to bring this robust new benefit to you and look forward to supporting you in this next chapter of your wellness journey.
How To Use Wellhub
Aetna Health Your Way™
Aetna Health Your Way™ provides you with a personalized digital health platform and resources to help you achieve your health goals and earn rewards.
Three simple steps:
- Take your health assessment and get your MyHealth100 score.
- Choose a personalized pathway that can help you achieve your health goals.
- Connect your device or app to make tracking your progress easy and convenient for you.
Plus, you can:
- Read, watch and listen to health content on a wide variety of topics
- See what’s trending among other users in the platform
- Search by specific topic
Ready to explore Aetna Health Your Way today?
Just sign in at www.Aetna.com and select “Well-being Tools.”
You can also download the MyActiveHealth® mobile app from either the App Store or Google Play.
To find an in-network provider and get started by booking your annual physical, visit https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/find-a-doctor.html
Program Guide and FAQ
Free Wellness Options
Newark Yoga Movement 501c3 was founded in 2009 to help provide important social and emotional learning (SEL) skills to children through conscious breathing and yoga (see full benefits). When Founder Debby Kaminsky read about low graduation rates in Newark she wanted to do something to help reverse the trend.
Newark Yoga Movement enhances the educational experience and provides easy access to increased peacefulness, focus and confidence as a complementary source of discipline and structure for all. Newark Yoga Movement meets every Newark child where they are, bringing them life skills through the practice of yoga, breathing and centering at their schools and in their communities.
Click here for sessions: https://www.newarkyogamovement.org/freeclasses
Think of Headspace as your mind’s best friend. They’re here for you whenever you need them, wherever you are, helping you get through tough times and find joy in every day. Through science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools, Headspace helps you create life-changing habits to support your mental health and find a healthier, happier you.
Headspace is proven to reduce stress by 14% in just 10 days. It can also help you relax your mind in minutes, improve focus, and get the best sleep ever. Click here Headspace to start your free access today!
For employees to thrive at work, they first need to thrive at home.
RethinkCare is a digital training platform for mindfulness, resilience, mental and emotional wellbeing which has been purchased as part of the CDC Supplemental grant funding.
All NBOE employees, regardless of role, can utilize this platform absolutely free. The app provides digital courses on meditation, reducing stress and anxiety, improving physical health, taking short breaks, and more. Click to download the Rethink Care NBOE Brochure.
Newark Public Schools - Rethink Ed Family Caregiver Communication
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
They’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Call or text 9-8-8 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more information.