Employee Wellness and Mental Health Resources
We know that balancing a meaningful career with life's unique demands requires active, intentional care, and we are proud to offer a robust collection of wellness and mental health resources to support you every day. Whether you’re looking for immediate counseling support, exploring virtual therapy or seeking wellness discounts, we can connect you with the tools you need to thrive.
Confidential Counseling and Mental Health Benefits
What immediate mental health services are available to Montclair State University employees?
The University provides comprehensive, confidential mental health and psychiatric benefits to ensure you and your loved ones have rapid access to high-quality care whenever you need it:
- Tava Health – A personalized mental health benefit connecting employees to licensed therapists and psychiatric providers through secure virtual appointments with minimal wait times.
- Employee Assistance Program – A dedicated, confidential off-campus resource managed through CONCERN at 800-242-7371, offering short-term counseling, substance abuse resources and mental health specialist referrals for all employees and their families.
State Incentives and Health Plan Wellness Perks
What wellness programs and rewards are offered through the state health benefits plan?
Employees enrolled in our state-sponsored medical plans can unlock built-in health perks, preventative care incentives and significant monetary rewards for practicing healthy behaviors:
- NJWELL Program – The official State Health Benefits Program incentive initiative designed to reward eligible employees and their covered partners for completing healthy living milestones.
- NJWELL Portal for Horizon Members – Direct portal registry for employees enrolled in a Horizon BCBS plan to track wellness activities and log rewards.
- NJWELL Portal for Aetna Members – Direct portal registry for employees enrolled in an Aetna medical plan to initialize wellness points.
What secondary health discounts and perks are included with my medical insurance coverage?
Our primary insurance carriers provide complimentary lifestyle extras, fitness tracking tools and everyday shopping discounts to make healthy living highly affordable:
- Blue365 Program – Exclusive savings on gym memberships, wearable fitness trackers, weight loss programs and vision exams for Horizon BCBS members.
- Aetna Extras – Complimentary access to specialized physical health coaching, wellness perks and lifestyle programs for Aetna plan participants.
- Walgreens Employee Discount – A permanent 30% discount on all eligible Walgreens-owned brand products when shopping in store or online for SHBP participants.
Campus Integration and Professional Growth
Where can I find on-campus physical fitness resources and interactive wellness workshops?
We invite you to cultivate your well-being right here on campus by participating in localized health initiatives and attending professional development seminars focused on emotional clarity:
- Exercise is Medicine – Our localized campus physical health framework designed to promote active lifestyles and exercise education across the university population.
- Benefits Workshops – Seasonal webinars and interactive learning sessions tackling essential wellness topics such as mindfulness, connection and relational harmony in adult life.