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TELUS Health opens mental health support crisis line through LifeWorks for those affected by Saskatchewan tragedy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TELUS Health has opened a free 24/7 crisis support hotline through LifeWorks to offer professional emotional support to individuals dealing with the impacts of the recent stabbings that occurred in Saskatchewan.

As a leading provider of mental health and total wellbeing services, we want to support the communities in which we live and work. We know that a crisis or traumatic event like this can trigger overwhelming emotional responses.

When calling the crisis line, individuals receive crisis counseling support and/or referral to community resources. Anyone in Canada affected by this event can reach this free crisis support line at: 1-844-751-2133.

LifeWorks is a wholly owned subsidiary of TELUS now operating as part of TELUS Health as a result of its recent acquisition, The LifeWorks’ employee assistance program is also available to the employees of existing clients through the designated toll-free number, or by visiting workhealthlife.com and login.lifeworks.com.
     
About TELUS Health
TELUS Health is a global healthcare company serving people in more than 160 countries delivering both digital innovation and clinical services to improve total physical, mental and financial health and wellness across the full spectrum of primary and preventative care. By leveraging the power of technology to deliver connected solutions and services both in-person and virtually, TELUS Health is improving access to care and revolutionizing the flow of information while facilitating collaboration, efficiency, and productivity for physicians, pharmacists, health authorities, allied healthcare professionals, insurers, employers and people globally, progressing its vision of transforming healthcare and empowering people to live healthier lives.

Our clinical team is composed of renowned and passionate health professionals around the world delivering best-in-class people-centric care to hundreds of thousands of employers, professionals and their families.

For more information, please visit: www.telushealth.com.

Media contact:
Jill Yetman
TELUS Public Relations
[email protected]

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