Are You Facing Bullying, Discrimination, or Harassment at Work?

Text a trained peer counselor at 510-674-1414 for free, confidential support.

Every day we support people who are:

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Hear from those who reached out for support

“My boss bullies me...basically anything and everything he can say to belittle me he will say.”

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“Overt discrimination is easy to spot, but subtle ones are more difficult. Overall, I feel mistreated, being treated differently, I do not trust my coworkers, it is at times appalling, and despicable.”

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Here’s how peer counselors provide support

We listen.

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We help you identify what you want.

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We make an action plan together.

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How people feel after getting support from our text line

88% of people took an action that felt right for them.

“Grace was very helpful and understanding and really helped me … organize my thoughts. I feel 100% better and I feel more secure in what I need to do next.”

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92% of people reported improved mental health.

“It is so valuable and crucial for employees to have something like this at their fingertips. Summer, my counselor, really was able to grasp my issues and points and guide me into a more confident state.

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We’re here to help. Share your work challenge and walk through possible options with a trained peer counselor.

Talking with Empower Work is free, immediate, and confidential.

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