Behavioral Health
Featured Resources relating to Suicide Awareness:
Cigna Knowledge Center for Suicide Awareness
Responding to Suicide Warning Signs
- 24/7/365 Crisis Support Line: Members can connect with a licensed clinician when in crisis or need of elevated, instant access.
- Veteran Support Line: 244.6211
External Resources include (resources available to all):
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (SPAM) | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
- 988’s #BeThe1To is a campaign to spread the word about actions we all can take to prevent suicide.
- The CDC created a Suicide Prevention Month Social Media Toolkit, which includes sample social media graphics and messages centered around the key role personal connections play in preventing suicide.
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center (sprc.org)
Behavioral health is the promotion of mental health, resilience, and well-being, as well as the support of those who experience depression, anxiety, family or relationship issues, or substance abuse disorders. URWELL Employee, a partnership between Human Resources and Health Promotion, provides a behavioral health program that supports our employees' full mental and emotional well-being.
How to Find a Cigna Behavioral or Emotional Health Provider: A Step by Step Guide
Onsite Behavioral Health Counselor
Short-term, onsite counseling is available to all employees for no additional charge. The onsite behavioral health counselor will assist employees maneuver through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and deliver a deeper level of engagement. They can also provide management consultation and training support.
In addition, our onsite behavioral health counselor may serve as a local resource for:
- Critical incident stress management services (natural disasters, employee deaths and disruptive events)
- EAP wellness seminars and participation in wellness events
Contact Your Behavioral Health Counselor
Your appointments are confidential and private. Contact our counselor directly for appointments.
Theresa Picone, LPC
Behavioral Health Counselor
theresa.picone@richmond.edu
804-212-6916
On site Tuesdays 10 am - 2 pm, Well-Being Center, Room W405
Schedule confidential appointments here
Behavioral Health Toolkit
Challenges to mental well-being come in many forms, and so do the ways we can work through them. Whether you need help reducing stress, are feeling motivated to make a change in your life, or need to talk to someone, we offer a variety of behavioral support tools and services to help ensure you get the support that works best for you. These include:
- University of Richmond’s Well-Being Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Virtual Care Options
- Cigna Lifestyle Management Programs