TORONTO — Telus announced today the launch of Espri by Telus Health, a new mobile app that provides mental health and wellness resources to support the needs of Canadian healthcare workers and first responders.
“By providing timely access to effective mental health resources through Espri by Telus Health, we are able to offer critical support to our essential frontline workers, first responders and clinicians, in turn, enabling them to keep all Canadians safe and well, today and well into the future. To our frontline workers, thank you for all that you do to keep us safe and healthy, particularly during these trying times,” said Darren Entwistle, president and CEO of Telus, in the press release.
The Espri by Telus Health app was developed in conjunction with first responders and under the guidance of specially trained clinicians who are occupationally aware and understand the needs of frontline workers, who often face barriers and stigma around accessing mental health resources, adds the release.
The app provides timely and secure access to features and tools for mental wellness as well as support for crisis and prevention including:
- Learn: A resource hub that provides quick access to relevant, clinically informed, and occupation-specific content from the organization, Telus Health, and/or third-party providers.
- My Plan: A goal-setting tool that helps workers build positive habits by setting and completing mental health and wellness goals.
- Group video: A video call feature that enables organizations to host virtual one-on-one, peer and group therapeutic sessions and educational programming while allowing consent-based, anonymous participation, protecting users’ safety and identity.
- Get Support: A resource list that offers one-click navigation to an organization’s preferred support resources, such as crisis lines, employee and family assistance programs, critical incident stress programs and access to healthcare professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health experts.
Telus says it aims to work closely with organizations to incorporate Espri by Telus Health into their mental health strategies, and eligible frontline workers will be able to access the app through their employer or member organization.
