In this episode of the CUSW Spotlight Podcast, Dan Plexman welcomes 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 back for another important conversation. After their previous discussion about suicide, mental health and recognizing when someone needs help, this time they turn their attention to the benefits and support systems available to CUSW members and their families.

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 (𝗣𝗦𝗕𝗧) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 & 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝗠𝗙𝗔𝗣), 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. He explains the difference between PSBT and MFAP, what types of health and wellness support are covered, and how members can access services for mental health, counselling and addiction.

The conversation also addresses something that can prevent people from reaching out: confidentiality. Craig explains how members’ personal information is protected and reassures listeners that they can seek support without having to share their private circumstances with their employer or the union.

From counselling and addiction services to extended care and other health benefits, Craig shares information that many members may not know is available to them. He also explains how the programs are funded and why they are there to support members when they need them.

This is a practical and informative conversation about understanding your benefits, knowing where to turn and making use of the support available through CUSW.

As Dan and Craig remind us, help is available, there is no judgment, and members don't have to figure everything out on their own.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Bridges Medical https://www.bridgesmedical.ca/
Vector Medical https://www.vectormedical.ca/

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
Power Sector Benefit Trust (PSBT)
For questions about your benefits and coverage:
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗽𝘀𝗯𝘁.𝗰𝗮
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝟭-𝟴𝟴𝟴-𝟮𝟱𝟬-𝟮𝟮𝟳𝟬

Member & Family Assistance Plan (MFAP)
For questions or assistance:
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: 𝗺𝗳𝗮𝗽@𝗽𝘀𝗯𝘁.𝗰𝗮
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝟭-𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟮𝟳𝟬-𝟭𝟳𝟲𝟬

𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘, 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 – 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗
If you or a family member are looking for immediate assistance, Homewood offers a 24-hour confidential support line.
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝟭-𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟲𝟲𝟯-𝟭𝟭𝟰𝟮

If you or a family member need support, please reach out. Confidential help is available, and you don't have to face things on your own.

If you have any questions or would like to connect with Craig, please email him directly at 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴@𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺.

If you have a story to share, want to suggest a guest, or have a topic you'd like to hear on the CUSW Spotlight Podcast, feel free to reach out to us at 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁@𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘄.𝗰𝗮.

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