Introducing: KixCommunity
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benefitsConnect is proud to unveil a comprehensive mental wellness initiative with KixCare, designed to empower employees with the guidance and resources they need to confidently address their children’s (age 0-17) mental health challenges.

Challenges facing employees:

  • 22% of Canadian kids are experiencing mental health-related concerns.
  • 6 in 10 working parents reported being “very” to “extremely concerned” about their child’s emotional health and development or behavior.
  • Pediatric mental health services have wait times averaging 9 months, sometimes exceeding 2 years.
  • 53% of parents are interrupted at work because of their children’s mental health.

What benefitsConnect clients will have access to

  • Customized support from KixCare Coordinators to find the best mental health resources for each child.
  • Guidance on how to maximize the mental health coverage included in their benefit program.
  • Access to KixCare’s mental health resource library and ongoing webinars from Canada’s leading pediatric mental health experts.
  • Timely virtual appointments arranged in as little as 72 hours from KixCare’s mental health providers across Canada to support mental health concerns or conditions such as:
  • ADD, ADHD, OCD, ODD
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Neurodivergence
  • Eating Disorders & body dysmorphia
  • Trauma & attachment
  • Self-esteem & coping skills
  • Bullying & social concerns
  • Intellectual concerns
  • Behavioral concerns 

Reach out to your Advisor or Client Success Representative for more information. 

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Mental Health Support for the Festive Season

The holiday season often brings joy and togetherness, yet for some, it can be a challenging , stressful and lonely time. We encourage you to explore the mental health resources available with your Group benefit plan and or Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employees during the holiday season, and take the time to make sure those resources are accessible.

Unsure of where to start? Reach out to your Client Success Representative for assistance.