The Employee Service Program (ESP) provides confidential support services and is dedicated to assisting State of Michigan employees and their eligible family members. ESP can help navigate personal or work‑related concerns that may affect productivity or overall mental and physical well-being. To learn more about ESP, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact ESP directly at 800-521-1377 or MCSC-ESP@michigan.gov.
In today's fast-paced world, managing stress is essential to our overall well-being. At ESP, we emphasize the importance of wellness and stress management through the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness encourages present-moment awareness and can help reduce stress, enhance focus, and promote emotional resilience.
ESP hosts weekly 15-minute Mindfulness Breaks as part of our commitment to supporting and empowering employees on their mindfulness journey. Join us as a member of the ESP team guides you through an exploration of concepts you can add to your own personal toolchest, with the goal of enhancing performance and productivity, relieving stress, and creating a more harmonious and fulfilling work environment.
Below are the current ESP offerings. Please click on the corresponding link for more information and scheduling details.
Weekly Mindfulness Breaks: ESP continues to offer 15-minute mindfulness breaks every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
Monthly Manager Sessions: Managing programs and leading others can be daunting, but this is especially true during times of constant change and uncertainty. ESP offers monthly sessions for managers focused on providing strategies and resources to assist with current challenges and stressors.
Warrior Meditation: Wednesday, November 4, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Warrior Meditation is a practice designed to support deep meditative states and was created by the SAVE A Warrior Program to support veterans. Meditation has been shown to improve a variety of health and mental health outcomes, with lasting benefits when practiced regularly.
Please join us as we learn the steps of Warrior Meditation and practice together. In this session, you will learn the different stages of the practice, followed by interactive instruction so you can incorporate it into your regular routine.
Drop-in Group for Veterans Resources: Wednesday, November 18, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
ESP is committed to supporting state employees - including the many veterans and service members withing our workforce. Navigating the wide range of available mental health resources can feel overwhelming, so this presentation highlights veteran-specific supports with a focus on mental health and overall well-being. Whether you are a veteran yourself or someone who wants to better support the veterans in your life, this session provides a clear, accessible overview of the resources available.
ESP's Wellness Wednesday Webinars are now offered the first Wednesday of every month, with a new topic featured each month.
All webinars are offered for State of Michigan employees through a Teams Live Event without the need for appointments or registration. Please visit the Wellness Wednesday Webinars page for descriptions and details.
Promoting Positive Interactions in the Workplace: Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Coping with Grief and Loss: Wednesday, December 2, 11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
If you missed a webinar or want to rewatch one you attended, be sure to check out the Wellness Wednesday Webinars Recordings page.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
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