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Expansion of City Employee Mental Health and Wellness Program

Original title: Substitute resolution relating to the enhancement and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations’ EAP/Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Program.

Record date · June 2, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This resolution authorizes the enhancement and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations’ Employee Assistance Program () and mental health wellness benefits for city staff.

Why it matters

City employees will have access to expanded mental health services and wellness resources provided through the Department of Employee Relations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City employees

Employees will have access to the expanded mental health and wellness benefits authorized by this resolution.

Directly affected

Department of Employee Relations

The department is tasked with implementing the enhancements and expansions to the wellness program.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes the enhancement and expansion of the Department of Employee Relations’ EAP/Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Program.
The resolution is identified by file number 252188.
The resolution was processed by the Finance & Personnel Committee.
The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2026.

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The resolution has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EAP?

stands for Employee Assistance Program, which provides support services for employees.

Who is affected by this resolution?

City employees covered by the Department of Employee Relations' benefits programs.

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Expansion of Wellness Support

The city is moving to increase the scope of mental health resources available to its workforce.

Department of Employee Relations

Connected Entities

Department of Employee Relations, Finance & Personnel Committee

OrganizationDepartment of Employee Relations“The department responsible for managing the EAP and wellness benefits program.”Map →

OrganizationFinance & Personnel Committee“The committee that reviewed and processed the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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