Worried About Unhealthy, Unsafe, or Unequal Working Conditions?

 
 

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

 
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Every day we support people who are:

  • Not being paid on time, not paid enough, or not being paid fairly

  • Worried about workplace health and safety 

  • Working multiple jobs and unable to schedule them together

  • Struggling with unemployment

  • Wondering how to access workplace benefits 

  • Wondering what parenthood means for workplace benefits 

  • Feeling afraid to take time off for vacation

 
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Hear from those who reached out for support

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“My check has been late twice in a row. I feel that it only happens to me...having my check late has caused several problems financially.”


“I don't know how to tell my boss that I am not comfortable having a meeting at her home during regular business hours [because I don’t feel safe...] I want to make sure I can't get into trouble or be written up if I voice my concerns.”

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Our support is confidential. Photos are stock photos to support anonymity.

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Here’s how our peer counselors provide support

 
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We listen.

 
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We help you identify what you want.

 
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We make an action plan together.

How people feel after getting support from our text line

 
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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.”


“Thank you for creating this. 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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92% of people

reported improved mental health.

 
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Ready to talk with someone?

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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