Educational Tools That Make an Impact
Employee assistance services may include on-site labor union training courses so members can learn about behavioral health services available to them. Labor union training courses aim to raise awareness among members about the importance of mental health, how to manage their health, signs of symptoms of mental health issues, behavioral health treatment choices, and how to get help. These educational tools can make an enormous difference in overall union members’ physical and mental wellness. They aim to help union members take control of their mental health and substance use issues and get treatment more quickly, greatly improving treatment outcomes.
What is Available for Labor Union Training Courses for Addiction Treatment?
Labor union training courses for addiction treatment will educate members about substance abuse and addiction. Members can learn about the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and addiction, including what entails drug and alcohol abuse, the symptoms of addiction, and when they need to get help. Training modules will also teach members about healthier coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, and depression, instead of self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. They can also teach about treatment options, including levels of care, which can reduce apprehension surrounding addiction treatment. Union training modules also aim to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and treatment, to increase the likelihood of getting the help needed.
Why Behavioral Health Labor Union Training Courses are Beneficial
Behavioral health labor union training courses will educate union members about mental health and substance use disorders. Training modules will help union members be able to identify signs of behavioral health issues, learn healthier coping skills, and when and where to reach out for help. There are many benefits to labor union training courses that help union members manage their mental health, including:
Reduces Stigma Surrounding Mental Health. Labor union training courses can help normalize stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Reducing the stigma surrounding mental health disorders reduces the likelihood of union members suffering in silence. They are more likely to reach out for help instead of attempting to push through it.
Improves Union Member Productivity and Performance at Work. Labor union training courses empower union members to be proactive about their mental health by using tools to maintain their well-being, identifying and managing root stressors and mental health issues affecting their work, and knowing when to reach out for help to get ahead of it.
Prevents Union Member Burnout. Training modules will educate union members on how to manage their mental health and teach about the importance of self-care, including when to take time off work. Union members are less likely to experience burnout and feel overall better satisfaction in their work and home life.
Improves Overall Union Member Health and Wellness. Giving union members the tools they need to manage their health can help improve both physical and mental health outcomes long term. Union members are less likely to engage in substance abuse, reduce stress and anxiety, get better sleep, and use self-care techniques to improve their overall health.
Prevents Missed Work Days. Union members who manage their physical and mental health are less likely to need to use their sick days. They are also more likely to get behavioral health treatments sooner, which will require less intensive or shorter programs, reducing time needed off work.
Union Members Know Where and How to Get Behavioral Health Treatment. Labor union training modules educate union members on how and where to reach out for help. They are more likely to use employee assistance services and get the help they need more quickly.
7 Types of Behavioral Health Training Modules for Labor Union Training Courses
Behavioral health training modules are taught on-site by employee assistance service team members. These educational modules can include a slideshow presentation, resource materials, and a Q&A section for members to get clarification or ask personal questions. Some Types of behavioral health training modules can include:
- Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. These modules will teach union members about mental health and substance use disorders, so they understand what these disorders are plus signs and symptoms to look out for.
- Stigma Reduction Modules. Union members will learn about mental health and substance abuse prevalence to increase awareness in an attempt to reduce the stigma surrounding these disorders. Union members are more likely to reach out for help, but they are also more likely to reach out to fellow union members to offer them support and encourage treatment.
- Behavioral Health Treatment Options. Modules will help educate union members about various addiction and mental health treatment options available which can help break stigmas surrounding behavioral health treatment. They can also feel confident in their behavioral health treatment choices.
- How to Seek Help and Get Support. Union members will learn when, how, and where to get behavioral health treatment or support, including employee assistance services. These modules aim to improve treatment outcomes by educating employees on how to quickly get help.
- Stress Reduction, Self-Care, and Coping Skills Techniques. Training modules will teach union members how to take care of their mental health will several skills and tools, which can reduce the need for behavioral health treatment and better overall life satisfaction.
- Job Protection and Labor Laws Education. Labor unions can use these modules for members to know their rights afforded to them under several state and labor laws which protect them from discrimination and unlawful termination due to mental health or substance use disorders. Union members are more likely to take time off for treatment instead of attempting to hide issues they are dealing with out of fear of losing their job.
- Resources Available Through Employee Assistance Services. Union members will learn about resources available to them through their union’s employee assistance services so they can take advantage of them and get the help they need.
How Labor Union Training Courses Can Help with Addiction Recovery
Labor union training courses can help with addiction recovery because members are more likely to get addiction and substance abuse treatment when needed. Individuals can recognize the signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder within themselves or others. Being able to recognize substance abuse early will greatly increase the likelihood of a full recovery and reduce the need for longer or more intensive programs. Union members will also learn about employee assistance services which can help them get individualized referrals that will get them the right type of treatment and improve their chances of addiction recovery.
Union First is a Proud Provider of Labor Union Training Courses
Union First is an employee assistance service that offers on-site labor union training courses. Our focus is on helping union members, public service employees, and their families get mental health and addiction treatment services as easily and efficiently. Our team truly cares about our members and aims to get them the right type of help quickly to improve recovery outcomes, so members can get back to work as their best selves and as soon as possible. Our training modules will provide union leaders and their members with education, resources, and crisis intervention tools. We want to make sure all our members are aware of all the services we offer at Union First so they can take advantage of all the amazing resources we offer.
If your union is interested in having our team come out for educational training modules, please call our helpline any time day or night at (855)215-2023 to set up a day and time.