Our DPS employee wellness program is here to provide engaging, fun and relative information, and activities for all levels of fitness and health. Our programs are open to all DPS employees and eligible dependends. We aim to facilitate a variety of events that will engage and help you on your wellness journey. We take a number of requests each year, to help you coordinate a group workshop at your site. Lets make a difference this year. Contact us at staffwellness@dpsk12.org so that we can set it up!

Employee Wellness Programs: All DPS employees have access to a number of wellness resources to support their specific wellness goals.

Well Aware Award: Earn $200 after completing 2 simple steps. First, complete an online health assessment, follow these steps. Second, complete your annual physical with your physician. Complete by May 17th, 2025.

Check out our 28-Day Good Carb Challenge, located within our diabetes series. Choose to only complete the 28-Day Good Carb Challenge, or complete the whole diabetes series. 

Suicide Prevention

The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides hope through a free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service to support people through crisis
and emotional distress.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal ideation, substance use and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

The Lifeline responds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to calls, chats or texts from anyone who needs support for suicidal ideation, mental health and/or substance use crisis, and connects those in need with trained crisis counselors. If you know someone who is in need, reach out to them and offer your support. Let them know that you are there to help them and offer to help connect them to resources as well.

988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing suicide and mental health-related crisis care needs. 988 provides easier access to the Lifeline network and related crisis resources, which are distinct from the public safety purposes of 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire, and police as needed). If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, please contact 911.

Follow the link below for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline:
988lifeline.org/

Source: 988 frequently asked questions. SAMHSA. (2022, July 29). Retrieved August 3, 2022, from www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988/faqs