Mental Health

Mental Health Emergency & Crisis Support

Use any of the following resources if you or a loved one is in a crisis or experiencing an emergency:

    • Dial 911
    • Call or text: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    • Present to the Cooper Emergency Department
    • Call the Camden County Crisis Helpline: 856-428-HELP
      • Crisis Screening Center:
        Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
        Chapel Avenue & Cooper Landing Rd
        Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

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Optum EWs – Employee Assistance Program

Optum EWS is Cooper’s Employee Assistance Program for team members, learners, and their direct family members. They offer a suite of free and confidential services:

    • 24/7/365 support via Navigation Specialists (Call: 1-800-972-8976)
    • 6 free virtual or in-person counseling sessions per issue, per year
    • 6 free virtual behavioral coaching sessions per topic, per year
    • Crisis support
    • Free premium version of Calm app
    • Access to www.loveforourfrontline.com specialty resources including CEU courses

For additional information, including access to the online provider directory, visit: www.liveandworkwell.com

Well-Being Wisdoms…

When speaking with Optum Navigation Specialists, Cooper team members and learners are encouraged to request they be connected with providers that are in-network with their insurance plan. This may help avoid higher costs associated with out of network providers, should you wish to continue care past EAP covered sessions.