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Beyond challenges posed by a person’s work, Mental Health America reports more than 17 million adults struggle with depression, 19 million deal with substance abuse and 9.8 million have experienced suicidal thoughts. “It’s never been more apparent just how important it is for us to take care of ourselves so that we can show up as our best selves when we’re serving families,” said NFDA president Randy Anderson, CFSP, CCO. “Our work is not easy – we see and experience difficult things. And, we all have stresses outside of the workplace that can affect us in different ways. That’s why I am so happy that we have teamed up with SupportLinc to give members convenient access to people and resources that can support our emotional wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance.” Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, NFDA’s SupportLinc member assistance program is available at no charge to association members and their immediate family (i.e., spouse and children). All requests for information and assistance are confidential and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and include: • In-the-moment support and shortterm counseling by phone, web, text or mobile app with a licensed clinician that can provide support for work-related pressures, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, substance abuse or other emotional health concerns. Members and their immediate family can also receive up to three in-person or video counseling sessions each year. • Through Virtual Support Connect, members can take part in digital support group sessions hosted by licensed counselors on topics such as grief, mindfulness, preventing burnout and more. • Free, 30-minute legal consultation per issue with a local attorney, by phone or in-person. • SupportLinc’s knowledgeable specialists provide referrals that help address a wide range of challenges such as child or elder care, adoption, pet care, home repair, education, and housing needs. • Members can receive expert financial consultation and planning with pressure-free, personalized guidance. • The SupportLinc website is a one-stop shop for support, resources, self-assessments, information and more. Members can also find on-demand training to boost wellbeing, financial calculators, career resources, and retail and service provider discounts. • Members can click the Mental Health Navigator icon on the SupportLinc website or mobile app to complete a short survey and receive personalized guidance for accessing program support and resources. • And more. NFDA members can learn more about all of the tools, resources and information available to them and their immediate family at www.nfda.org/SupportLinc or by calling their NFDA member service representative at 800-228-6332. “NFDA cares deeply about you and your well-being. We are committed to supporting you so that you can be at your best, both when you’re serving grieving families and when you’re spending time with family and friends,” Anderson said. “Asking for help is never easy, but you matter to us and that is why NFDA is making SupportLinc available at no charge to you and your immediate family. Please take a moment to learn more how SupportLinc can provide support for everyday issues every day.” BROOKFIELD,WI— According to a study by the University of Southern California, for every Covid-19 death, nine close family members are left behind to grieve that individual. More than one million people have died of Covid in America and more than 6 million people have died globally – communities are experiencing what some have called a secondary “pandemic of grief.” To help funeral homes bring a measure of healing to the communities they serve, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) created Remember Together, a planning guide and toolkit to help funeral homes plan Covid-19 memorial events. “Whether someone experienced the death of a loved one due to Covid or some other cause, so many people have experienced unimaginable loss during the pandemic,” said Gail Marquardt, NFDA vice president of consumer engagement. “These losses are compounded by the fact that they may not have been able to be with their loved one when they died; many were also unable to have a funeral. Holding a memorial event for your community can bring comfort to people who may be grieving by acknowledging their losses, holding space for their grief, and helping to keep the memory of friends and loved ones alive.” The centerpiece of the Remember Together materials is a planning guide that offers ideas for remembrance events and activities a funeral home could host in their community. The guidebook also offers guidance on how to organize and promote a memorial event in the community. The Remember Together materials also include a toolkit, filled with customizable templates – including social media posts, a news release, print ads and a postcard. NFDA has also made educational podcasts and blogs available for members to share on social media to bring solace to their community. NFDA members can download the Remember Together guidebook and toolkit at no charge from the association website, www.nfda.org/ RememberTogether. “Funeral homes have a long history of supporting their community during tragedies and, as we enter a new phase of the pandemic, this is another opportunity to offer a space in which people can share the deep grief they have experienced,” said Marquardt. “If you host an event, we hope you will tell us about it. We have a simple form on our website, www.nfda.org/RememberTogether, where you can tell us how you’re using Remember Together in your community.” NFDA is the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, serving more than 20,000 individual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, WI, and has an office in Washington, DC. 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