Empathia Wellness Opportunities

Monday, March 16, 2026, 8:01am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits

As part of Sonoma State’s Employee Wellness Program, we want to highlight a few resources available through Empathia LifeMatters, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These offerings are available to all employees and their eligible family members and can be accessed confidentially and at no cost.

March Webinar

Common Healthy Eating Myths
It can be difficult to eat healthy. This webinar will review some common nutrition mistakes and provide tips for recognizing deceptive food labels.
Available on Demand

LifeMatters Newsletter

• Making Healthy Food Choices
• Improving Your Sleep Routine

Free Counseling Sessions

• Empathia provides our employees and their immediate families* with up to six (6) free counseling sessions. Take advantage of these free sessions by calling 1-800-367-7474.
• Please review the LifeMatters brochure or LifeMatters guide for additional information regarding the wide array of resources available from Empathia. Other benefits include:
• 24/7 telephone assessment/counseling (1-800-367-7474)
• Access to MyLifeMatters: Use our company password “sonoma” to access online services for educational information, care resources, self-help tips, videos, and interactive tools.
• Digital Cognitive Behavioral Health - a self-guided program with techniques and tips to address anxiety, depression and stress.
• Discount Center - members can register to access discounts for travel, entertainment, consumer goods and services.
• Work/life resources and referrals
• Financial consultation with a certified financial counselor
• Legal consultation with an attorney
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Access to Spanish-speaking counselors
• …and more!

*Eligible family members: Spouse, Dependent Child(ren) up to age 26