Wellness Resources

• Digital Physical Therapy (Hinge Health)
• Exercises for Back Pain (Mayo Clinic)
• Exercises for a Healthy Spine (Hinge Health)
• Prevent Sciatica Flare-Ups (Hinge Health)
• Why a Strong Core Can Help Reduce Low Back Pain (Cleveland Clinic)

• AARP Family Caregiver Resource Guide – National and local support program guide to help you access key programs and services. Also call the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Line at (888) 885-0013.
• Behavioral Awareness Series: All About Autism – Learn about caring for a child with Autism and receive expert advice on how to handle day-to-day challenges.
• Dementia Care and Cure Initiative – Engaging Florida to be more dementia caring and encouraging those living with dementia to still be a part of their communities.
• Elder Affairs Florida – Call the Elder Helpline for Information & Referral available in English or Spanish or (800) 963-5337 or visit the website. Administers programs and services through the Aging and Disability Resource Centers for long-term care resources.
• Elder Options – Call the helpline at (800) 262-2243 or visit the website to request one-to-one coaching, supportive services, training, and community resources related to dementia.
• Linda Burhans’ Caregiver Radio – Radio show, events, blogs, tips, and other training for caregivers.
• Pinellas County Age-Friendly Services and Resources – Includes social services, housing, transportation, community and health services, news and information, volunteer opportunities, discounts, Pinellas County partner services, and Parks and recreation.
• Savvy Caregiver Training – Free live online training program for caregivers who assist persons with dementia.
• Senior Housing Resources – Find a community that is right for you or your loved one’s situation.
• Supporting Family Members – National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) discusses how to approach helping a loved one struggling with mental health.
• Taking Care of Yourself – To help those around you, you must take care of yourself.

• Eating Habits and Behaviors (NIH)
• Healthy Habits, Healthy Families (NIH)
• Make Better Choices Easier (NIH)

• Alzheimer’s Association – Resources for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or a memory-related disorder and their caregivers, including support groups, care consultation and educational programs.
• Dementia Care and Cure Initiative – Engaging Florida to be more dementia caring and encouraging those living with dementia to still be a part of their communities.

• American Dental Association
• Cigna Dental
• How to Have Good Oral Hygiene (NIH)
• Oral Health Tips (CDC)

No-cost assistance is available from the following sources to help you with financial planning related to debt, budgeting, retirement and investments:

• BrightPlan Academy – Find quick guides for financial education ranging from balance transfers to how to build an emergency fund (part of Optum’s Employee Assistance Program).
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Access consumer education tools including:
  • Credit Reports and Scores – Understand the impact of credit on your finances, correct errors, and improve your record over time.
  • Debt Collection – Discover how debt collection works and what your rights are.
  • Debt Log Worksheet – Stay on top of what you owe and make goals towards paying off your debts.
  • Monthly Budgeting Tool – Use this tool to see how much you make and spend each month.
  • My New Money Goal Worksheet – Create an action plan to meet your goals.
  • Bill Calendar and Spending Tracker – View and manage your everyday expenses.
• FEDlogic
  • Visit FEDlogic or call (877) 837-4196 to talk with a federal and state benefits expert who can help maximize your retirement benefits including Social Security and Medicare. 
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
  • Visit FRS for financial planning resources.
  • Call the MyFRS Financial Guidance Line at (866) 446-9377 to speak with a certified financial planner from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • View live and recorded webinars.
• Khan Academy Educational Videos
  • Personal Finance (10 lessons)
  • Financial Literacy (16 lessons)
• MyMoney.gov Five & Tools – Discover the 5 building blocks for managing and growing your money and helpful tools for making informed financial decisions.
• Optum (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Call Optum at (866) 248-4096, option 4:
    • Financial counseling: Two free phone calls with a financial coach
    • ID theft support: Free 60-minute consultation with a Fraud Resolution Specialist.
  • Visit Optum’s Live and Work Well, select Browse with an access code, and enter the code: Pinellas for help with financial questions and tips to boost savings, lower debt, improve credit, and budget better.
• Consumer Protection
  • Visit Pinellas County Consumer Protection to avoid falling victim to financial scams and fraud and find help if you do.
  • Get valuable consumer advice from the Federal Trade Commission.
• Securian
  • Our life insurance provider Securian provides free financial and legal resources (username: lfg and password: resources) or call (877) 849-6034.
  • View on-demand webinars.

• Artificial Sweeteners and Other Sugar Substitutes (Mayo Clinic)
• Calorie Calculator (USDA)
• Calorie Cutting Suggestions (CDC)
• Choose My Plate (USDA) – Easy-to-use visual guide to help you build a healthy, balanced diet with budgeting and nutritional education tools.
• Diabetes Food Hub (American Diabetes Association) – Discover recipes, grocery tips, cooking classes, and more to help you manage diabetes.
• Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines for Americans)
• Eat Right (NIH) – Find tools to support healthy lifestyle changes, including tips on reducing empty calories, balanced eating, and portion control.
• Farmer’s Markets: Tampa Bay
• Farmer’s Markets: St. Pete/Clearwater
• Heart Healthy Recipes (American Heart Association)
• Interactive Nutrition Facts Label (FDA) – Learn how to read a nutrition fact label to make informed food choices.
• Nutrition Facts Label, What’s New? (FDA)
• Produce Pac – Fresh fruit and vegetable delivery. Purchase a Produce Pac and a senior in our community will receive free produce as well. Available in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.
• Spark Recipes (Spark People)

• Health Concerns for Men (Cigna)
• Men’s Health Month (Men’s Health Network) – Raise awareness, encourage early detection, and promote healthy lifestyles among men

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (Optum)
• Emotional Health and Suicide Prevention for Older Adults (SAMSHA)
• Emotional Wellness Toolkit (NIH)
• How to Cope with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol (SAMHSA)
• How to Support a Loved One (SAMHSA)
• How to Support Others After Trauma (Cigna)
• Identity and Culture (NAMI)
• Mental Health and Well-Being (American Heart Association)
• Mental Health Publications from the Surgeon General (Health and Human Services)
• Suicide Awareness and Prevention (Cigna)
• Suicide Prevention & Awareness for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Cigna)
• Support for Emotional Wellbeing (Optum)
• Support for Public Health Workers (CDC)
• Support for Family Members and Caregivers (NAMI)
• Veterans and Active Duty (NAMI)
• Warning Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Calm – The Calm Premium app is available to employees at no cost to help you stress less, sleep better, and live more mindfully.
• Changing Lives by Integrating Mind and Body (Cigna) – Podcasts that teach simple methods to calm the mind and body and strengthen awareness.
• Meditation Mondays – Relaxing 15-minute meditations from our Wellness YouTube playlist.

• Active at Any Size (NIH)
• Exercise for Bone Health and Osteoporosis (International Osteoporosis Foundation)
• Friday Stretch Break – Energizing 15-minute work-friendly stretches from our Wellness YouTube playlist. You can improve flexibility, posture, and productivity while reducing aches and pains.
• Gym Discounts
• How to Get Started with Physical Activity – Overcoming Obstacles (CDC)
• Local Parks, Trails, and Recreation Options:
  • Pinellas County Parks & Preserves
  • Parks and Recreation Finder Map
  • Outdoor Fitness Zones in Pinellas County Parks
  • Pinellas County
  • Clearwater
  • Dunedin
  • Largo
  • Oldsmar
  • Safety Harbor
  • Seminole
  • St. Petersburg
• Visit St. Petersburg Clearwater
• Movement Snacks – Snack on 15 minutes of movement from our Wellness YouTube playlist. You can refresh your mind and body from the comfort of your desk.
• Yoga for All Abilities (Cigna) – Tips and techniques on how to counteract the stress response in our bodies with yoga.

• Coping with Stress (CDC) – Learn healthy tips to cope with stress.
• Employee Assistance Program – Get confidential assistance for life’s pressures.
• Relieve Stress with the Four A’s (Mayo Clinic)
• Stress after a Traumatic Event (Cigna)

• Alcohol & Your Health (NIH)
• Exercise for Addiction Recovery (American Addiction Centers)
• Effects of Alcohol on Your Well-Being (NIH)
• How to Use Naloxone: Reverse an Overdose (CDC)
• Overcoming Addiction (HelpGuide.org)
• Preventing & Treating Drug Abuse (NIH)
• Recovery is Possible for Everyone (CDC)
• Reduce the Stigma Around Addiction (CDC)

• Breast Cancer Screening (National Breast Cancer Foundation) – Everything you need to know about breast cancer screenings, risk factors, and more.  
• Breast Cancer Virtual Support Group (National Breast Cancer Foundation) – Meets the second Wednesday from 12 -1 p.m.
• Find an Infertility Support Group (Resolve – The National Infertility Association)
• How To: Breast Self-Exam (National Breast Cancer Foundation)
• OASH: Office on Women’s Health – A to Z guide of topics surrounding women’s health, providing recommendations and other resources
• Menopause Basics, Symptoms, and Treatment (OASH)
• Pelvic Health Program (Hinge Health) – Digital exercise therapy to reduce pelvic pain and bladder issues. Free to employees on the Pinellas County medical plan.