Vitality Initiative

ORGOC has integrated all of the mental health and psychological services under one umbrella: The Vitality Initiative . These services include:

-Specialized Case Management Services
-Education and Training Seminars
-Specialized Group Programs
-Addictions Assessment and Treatment Program

According to the Watson Wyatt 2005 "Stay at Work Survey" the number one issue concerning employers is the rise in mental health claims and the associated costs.

The Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Addiction and Mental Health reporta the following facts;

• 7.5 million Canadians suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse or other mental disorders each year
• 43% of respondents to a 2006 Mercer/Marsh reported the frequency and cost of depression/anxiety/related claims among employees is increasing
• Over 10% of general drug plan costs are for mental illness, and over 21% of all drug claims are to treat mental illness
• When medical conditions co-occur with mental illness, specifically depression, total pharmacy costs related to mental illness increase by a factor of three

ORGOC has been a leader and pioneer in addressing mental health disability claims. Our expert staff have developed and implemented innovative case management procedures and a variety of programs which have positively impacted individual's resiliency, increased productivity and overall wellness. These initiatives have also resulted in increased retention, reduction of absenteeism and short and long term disability costs.

Specialized Case Management:

• Specialized, trained staff who understand the specific needs of individuals suffering from Mental Health disabilities and the impact on function and the workplace.
• Network of professional service providers to meet the treatment needs of the client
• Teamwork approach to develop Wellness and Relapse Prevention strategies for the client in association with the treatment provider and employer
• expertise in developing specific modifications and/or accommodations in conjunction with the employer.

Vital Connections

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• Specialized support and intervention program designed specifically for employees in remote areas where services are inaccessible
• Telephonic and electronic delivery model
• Cognitive-Behavioral intervention strategies

For more information on Vital Connections please contact Lynn Hiscoe.

Employer Seminars

ORGOC is committed to assisting employers develop a "Culture of Knowledge and Understanding" related to Mental Health Disabilities in the workplace. To this end Vitality provides education and training for employers. We can provide 2 hour to 2 day workshops and seminars designed to provide managers, supervisors, and administrators with:

• New research and trends in understanding mental health in the workplace
• Recognizing signs and symptoms
• Concrete tools for communicating with employees regarding mental health
• Learning methods to de-stigmatize Mental Health disabilities in the workplace
• Best practices for managing Mental Health disabilities in the workplace.
• Proven tools and strategies to accommodate an employee returning to work from a mental health disability
• Practical methods to manage early and supported return to work programs
•Creating a sustainable healthy workplace for both employers and employees

We will custom design an agenda to meet your needs.

For information or to book a seminar or workshop, please contact Don Smith at dsmith@orgoc.ca

Specialized Group Programs:

ORGOC is offering group programs for employees designed to build resiliency and work-life balance. This program is targeted to individuals who may be suffering from a mental health disability, at risk of developing one or those who have an interest in understanding the issues and wish to prevent or lower the risk of developing a mental health disability.

This program was developed in partnership with the Center for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA www.carmha.ca ) Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University. This program is currently being offered to the Teachers of British Columbia. The program provides opportunities for:

• Improved vitality and wellness (best practice)
• Understanding signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, accumulated stress, as well as the possible causes and options for treatment
• Learning practical skills and strategies to attain goals toward wellness
• Identifying tools and strategies (based on scientific research) that are effective in building resiliency.

This program is adaptable to any employee group.

For more information on our group programs please contact either Lynn or Don
Addictions Management Solutions
ORGOC is proud to introduce HEAD START (Holistic Education on Addictions and Drug abuse). This program is designed to allow employers and employees to refer to a program that is consistent with effective disability management philosophy. It is our intent to reduce the length of time an employee is away from the workplace due to addiction issues. We will assess the participant within 48 hours. The program description is as follows;

• Stage 1, Voluntary non-residential program
• Holistic approach allowing participants to explore traditional and alternative recovery methods
• Regular one-on-one counseling included
• Clinical Psychologist on staff for support, supervision and counseling.
• Continuous intake, program length-15 days
• Admission within 24 hours based on assessment and "clean time"
• Immediate service will reduce time away from work
• Compliance testing included, random and "reasonable cause"

For more information or to make a referral please contact Ian Gagnon at 779-1887 ext. 236 or via email at igagnon@orgoc.ca.