Wellness Program

Wellness

 

NBOE cares about YOU! That’s why we launched NBOE Well. You perform at your best when your health is in check. Read on to learn more about our robust wellness programs. These programs are available to those that participate in one of the district’s medical plans at no additional cost!

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 http://www.charlesnechtem.com/. Click on this link to download the CNA EAP Brochure. Use company name “The Newark Public Schools” 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
EAP Info Summary
Maintaining Good Mental Health

Video: Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health Resources

Here are links to help with struggles:

Aetna Mental Health
Telehealth or Virtual Services
Aetna Mental Well-being
Behavioral Health Products & Services

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: https://988lifeline.org/


National Domestic Violence Hotline

Immediate support and guidance for survivors, family, and friends

Call: 1-800-799-7233

Chat: https://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: https://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: https://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: https://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: https://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: https://www.211.org

Call: 211


Planned Parenthood

Support for sexual health needs and help with finding local services

Chat: https://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!

Noom is a psychology-based program that empowers you to take control of your health for good. Powered by behavioral science, technology, and human coaches, Noom helps millions of people lose weight and meet their personal goals—from weight management to diabetes prevention to stress reduction.

Your program will be delivered on an easy-to-use mobile application and will include:

  • A personal health coach
  • A supportive group of peers
  • Educational articles and interactive challenges about healthy living
  • An extensive food database and other fitness and health trackers to help you make healthy choices

Note: This benefit is only available to the employee who are enrolled in Aetna medical, and not extended to dependents.

If you have not received your invitation, visit go.noom.com/nboe and enter passcode SVFIRF.

Any enrollment Questions please email: Partnersupport@noom.com

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Noom Intro Video

FitOn Health (formally known as Peerfit)

FitOn Health is a customized fitness benefit provided by Newark Board of Education which gives you access to gyms and fitness studios. You can choose from a variety of offerings including yoga, spin, boot camp and CrossFit. Each month you can receive enough FitOn Health credits to take an average of four classes or you can use your credits towards unlimited gym membership. To be eligible you, the employee, must be enrolled in the Aetna medical plan. This benefit is only available to the employee, as the main Aetna subscriber, and not extended to dependents, i.e. a spouse or child(ren), who may be employed by NBOE as well.

This digital currency gets deposited monthly into your account via your online dashboard. All you have to do is Create your FitOn Health Account – Choose a Studio – Reserve a Class – Show up and Work Out.
You can utilize the website or Mobile App to Check In and to record your attendance when you go work out!

Enroll at fitonhealth.com/register or fitonhealth.com/aetna using the Newark Board of Education email address and the information you have on record with HRS. If you have any questions or trouble signing up, please contact support@fitonhealth.com. If the problem persists, please contact benefits@nps.k12.nj.us .

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Healthy Actions

Health starts here: Join NBOE-Well for the 2024 Healthy Actions Program!

If employee (or their eligible spouse) obtain two (2) of any of the screenings listed below between January 1st, 2024 through December 31st, 2024*, and submit the required proof, you will be automatically entered into a monthly raffle to win a $75 e-gift card.

  • Annual Physical with lab work
  • Colonoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Immunization/vaccine (flu, H1N1, pneumococcal, hepatitis b, COVID)
  • Routine Dental cleaning
  • Routine Eye exam
  • Well woman/Pap smear
  • Mammogram
  • Prostate Exam

Visit Aetna.com to find a provider and schedule your screening(s) today.  

*Please note, if your screening(s) took place between January 1st, 2024 and December 31st, 2024 you will need to obtain proof on Aetna’s website.

Please view the instructions below or download the PDF document link and follow the steps to obtain screening(s) proof. 

*** Disclaimer: An employee can only receive one (1) $75 e-gift card per calendar year and must be active or on an approved leave to receive a gift card during distribution.

To submit proof, please click here via Google Form to upload the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) claims documentation/proof of screening(s) to Human Resource Services – Benefits Team. 

Any questions please see the FAQ below or email benefits@nps.k12.nj.us

Step-by-Step Instructions to Download Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from Aetna

Step 1: Visit Aetna’s website at www.Aetna.com

Step 2: Click “Login”

  • Under Member Login, click “Login” to access your Aetna account. Use the credentials that you registered with (username and password). Or create an account.

Step 3: Click “Claims & Spending” 

  • Claims are listed down on the middle of the screen.

Step 4: Clicking on “Download Claims,” will download an excel document for viewing claims in an excel format OR

Step 5: To view a specific claim, click the right arrow on that claim:

  • On the right-hand side, under Review of Explanation of Benefits, click “View Summary” and then “View Explanation of Benefits.” A statement will appear on screen for viewing or printing.
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Download Instructions for EOB from Aetna

NBOE Well & VitalCheck Wellness – Free On-Site Annual Physicals Returning this Fall! The Office of Benefit Services is expanding the VitalCheck Pilot Program to 25 schools starting this October.

The VitalCheck program brings local Hackensack Meridian primary care providers onsite for your convenience! They will provide free annual wellness checkups (100% covered by Aetna and most major insurance plans). The provider draws labs and can help identify treatment plans for potentially escalating conditions.

Why is your preventive visit important and how can VitalCheck help?

  • Seeing the doctor for an annual wellness check is a critical step to staying healthy.
  • We make it easy and convenient for employees to get their wellness checkups by sending doctors onsite to your workplace.
  • Because of the incredible convenience, people who may not have seen a doctor for years or even decades end up getting their vital checkups.
  • Once people are aware they have an issue, the typical response is to proactively address a concern before it becomes an acute, irreversible or catastrophic condition.

Key Screenings Offered

  • Advance diabetes testing – includes A1C, ophthalmology exam, review of history, family history
  • Advanced heart-health screening – includes comprehensive cholesterol panels LDL Direct, HDL, Total Cholesterol, lipid particle size analysis, 12-Lead EKG, cardiovascular history, blood-pressure screening
  • Comprehensive lab work – includes anemia panels, CBC screenings, liver, kidney, thyroid, chemistry panels
  • Medical nutritional advice – review of medical guidelines including alcohol consumption
  • Behavioral health screenings – stress, depression, anxiety, etc.
  • Tobacco cessation counseling – including prescription of anti-smoking medication as appropriate

Scheduling an appointment via VitalCheck

To book a convenient, confidential and free checkup today using this link

VitalCheck FAQ

Free Wellness Options

Check out our free wellness options for you and your families.

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: Newark Yoga Movement 2023-2024 Sessions Flyer

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.

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