Local 118 members and their family have access to some supports for issues with mental health and substance use that they might find themselves struggling with.
EFAP
Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) through Homewood Health: Helping you grow into a healthier life. When you or someone you care about needs help, Homewood is here for you. Whether you need advice, counselling, or treatment—we are here to lend you a hand and support your recovery. Help is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. https://homewoodhealth.com/ 1-800-663-1142
CIRP
Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP) is a non-profit, joint union/management sponsored alcohol and drug treatment program, providing mental health and substance use services to the BC & YT organised construction industry. https://www.constructionrehabplan.com/ 1-888-521-8611 or 604-521-8611 info@constructionrehabplan.com
DA Townley
You can reach out to D.A. Townley for additional information about coverage of other services such as certain doctors’ services, etc. https://www.hfbenefits.org/health-benefits/
If you end up missing work for certain reasons, you can request wage indemnity from D.A. Townley, our health benefits provider. Their number is 604-299-7482 or 1-800-663-1356