Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being. In turn, our well-being directly affects our actions and emotions. It’s an ongoing circle. Therefore, it is important for everyone to achieve optimal wellness in order to subdue stress, reduce the risk of illness and ensure positive interactions.

August is National Wellness Month. The heat and humidity feel like they'll never end, so this a great time to focus on wellness! The major holidays may be behind us, but busy times are still ahead (especially if get a ton of snow!), and that means stress is still easy to come by. When stressors are high, engaging in hobbies can help keep our stress down and provide various mental health benefits besides!

Click the links below to read a bit more on how hobbies are important, and some examples of various hobbies if you want to pick up something new!
 

Employee Assistance Program

Killington Resort & Pico Mountain recognizes that from time to time employees may develop personal or work-related problems that they are unable to resolve on their own. As such, the Company sponsors an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP is a confidential and professional counseling service designed to help address any personal or family concerns you may have. All counseling contacts are confidential. No information is given to anyone, including your employer, without your permission.

Regardless of the nature of the problems you or your family member face, help is as close as:

Andrew Morton, MSW, LICSW
1 (888) 313-5525

All meeting will take place via TeleHealth. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Killington Resort & Pico Mountain have arranged to have this service available to you and your immediate family members at no cost for up to three visits. Participation in this assistance program does not protect employees from disciplinary action for continued unacceptable job performance or rule violations.
 

Want to be healthier and feel better? My Healthy Vermont can help. Their local coordinators can connect you with workshops right in your community. These are led by health experts who understand your needs because many have faced similar health challenges. 

From building healthy behaviors to quitting smoking to managing pain and other long-term health problems, Vermonters who complete our workshops see big improvements in their health—and their overall well-being.

Here are some great wellness quick links/resources:

Rutland Mental Health Services are available for anyone who needs it. There is no wrong reason to call the Crisis Line! Whether you're in distress, feeling anxious, don't know where to begin finding support, or you're feeling uncertain, please call us!

Available 24/7 at (802) 775-1000

Don't want to talk on the phone? There's a text line that you can utilize 24/7. Text the word “Talk” to 741-741 to access the National Text Crisis Line.
 

People can call/text 988 or chat on 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. Vermont Lifeline Centers are ready to respond to local calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information click the button for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline below.