Environmental Wellness

Montefiore provides resources to help associates resolve problems that may be affecting them, their performance, behavior, or colleagues. Associates, volunteers, or their supervisors may contact and use the following support resources at Montefiore:

• Director of Environmental Wellness (WPV Prevention):
  • Katie Joblon: kjoblon@montefiore.org
  • Office: 914-349-8527 Cell: 929-731-2516

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• Department of Security x2222 or 911 for offsite locations (EMERGENCIES ONLY):
  • Hutch - 929-263-3215
  • Moses - 718-920-5668
  • Offsite - 646-320-2301
  • Wakefield – 718-920-9640
  • Weiler - 718-904-2750
  • Westchester Square - 718-430-7344
• Code Lavendar (***Wakefield Only): Either speak with your nurse manager or call the ADN on evenings, nights, and weekends. The responder(s) will respond as soon as possible; it can vary based on whether facility, security, and/or medical alerts are activated.

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• Community Resources:
  • For resources available in your community, view the resources flyer →
• FindHelp.Org: Montefiore Einstein partners with Findhelp to link our community with free or reduced cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care and more.

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• Workers Compensation: CorVel Nurse Triage 24/7 Advocacy Line 1-800-683-6778
  • Director of Workers Compensation:
    • Shana’e Montgomery smontgomer@montefiore.org
    • Office: 914-349-8540 Cell: 917-273-9904
• Employee and Labor Relations: 914-922-6001

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• Mental Health and Well-Being Resources for Associates
• “Caring for Yourself While Caregiving” Guide: A resource guide in English and Spanish to help people caring for a loved one also care for themselves.
• Caregiver Support Centers
• Healing Loss Workshop: A workshop retreat for Montefiore associates to help you process loss you have experienced in both personal and professional contexts.
• Relaxation Hotline: Take a quick break to listen to one of four brief relaxation tracks online or at 718-920-CALM.
• HealthyME Psychotherapy & Art Therapy Services: All associates have access to free and confidential short-term individual sessions from a licensed art therapist for verbal psychotherapy or art therapy consultations. These consultations can address mental health needs, substance use, coping skills, and fostering healthy behaviors. To learn more or request services, email Jamie Shoneman at jshoneman@montefiore.org
• Spiritual Care:
  • The chapels at Moses and Wakefield and the synagogue at Montefiore are available for prayer, meditation and serenity seven days a week.
  • When spiritual services are needed, requests can be made by calling the Operator, or by reaching out to Customer Service at 718-920-4943.

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• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available 24/7 to help all non-1199 associates and employees of Montefiore/Einstein and anyone in their household, whether or not they are covered under a health plan sponsored by Montefiore. The EAP is offered at no cost to you. Counseling and consultations are provided through an independent organization to assure that the help you receive is completely confidential.
  • Carebridge 1-844-300-6072
• The 1199 SEIU Member Assistance Program (MAP) has trained social workers, counselors and other professionals on staff who can get you the help you need for the problems that can put your health and your job in jeopardy. You can find treatment for drug, alcohol or mental health issues, and referral to community or social service resources if you’re having problems with housing, domestic violence or legal issues. The Member Assistance Program is provided through the 1199 Benefit Fund.
  • MAP 646-473-6900