Experiencing Burnout, Anxiety, or Stress 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

“I feel like my manager is always breathing down my neck, and I’m starting to turn into a nervous wreck.”

Barista

“I have been very stressed, can't sleep at night, at times not been able to eat and [the meeting that didn’t go well] plays over and over in my head. I went to urgent care for the stress.”

Chef

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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