Employee mental health
Supporting your people
At Southern Cross Healthcare, we recognise that the overall health, safety and wellbeing of your employees is closely linked to your business success. In today’s tight labour market, employees’ decisions to stay often come down to whether they feel valued and supported by their employer.
Backed by expertise, we partner with a wide range of organisations to deliver tailored, fit-for-purpose workplace health solutions that enable healthier, more productive teams.
We’re here to assist organisational leaders by providing the suite of services and tools that you need to take a strategic approach to workplace wellbeing and monitor outcomes over time. More importantly, we help you demonstrate to your people that they are valued, by providing them with knowledge and support to manage their health and wellbeing.
Our mental health services are delivered by Raise Mental Health. Raise Mental Health is a subsidiary of Southern Cross Healthcare.
Raise provides confidential mental health and wellbeing support services to employees and organisations across Aotearoa. From stress and loss to mentoring and coaching. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. Providing accessible, confidential support helps people move forward in ways that impact not only their own lives, but also their workplaces and whānau.
Mental health services
Raise services are now provided by mental health practitioners from Southern Cross Wellness Partners; a wholly owned entity of Southern Cross Healthcare.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Confidential support for employees to work through personal or work-related issues, provided by experienced and qualified counsellors. Not tick-the-box EAP, this service aims to be seen as a real benefit by employees.
Mental health assistance
24/7 support and advice 0800 754 373
Prompt support for managers and employees during a critical incident; including expert guidance on how to handle an incident and psychological first aid for those impacted. If an immediate risk to life call 111.
Mental health and wellbeing training
A series of training sessions to support employee mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on resilience and coping mechanisms, these sessions can incorporate peer support, change management and advice for managing finances.
Counselling and psychology
Psychology is about understanding the behaviour and cognitive processes of people in their physical, social, and organisational environment.
Our team provides confidential assessments and diverse evidence-based therapies to support people to return to health and independence.
We deliver services for a range of mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, pain, trauma, adjustment, and acquired brain injury; tailored to the person’s goals and strengths.
Contact Us
Get in touch to find out how Southern Cross Healthcare can support the health and wellbeing of your people and the success of your business. Either call us on 0800 633 776 or complete the form and we’ll call you back.
If you're an existing Southern Cross Health Insurance member through your workplace and need help, please contact Southern Cross Health Insurance.