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Mental Health Awareness Month

Each year, one in five adults in the United States will experience
some form of mental illness. Like physical health conditions,
mental health issues are common and treatable. Unfortunately,
feelings of shame, stigma, and fear of discrimination all serve as
barriers to seeking help.
To raise awareness of this critical issue, the month of May has
been designated National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Ultimately, this campaign seeks to educate the public about the
realities of mental health conditions while reducing the stigma of
seeking support. Additionally, these efforts hope to help others
learn warning signs to better identify a person with a mental Early and voluntary use of this program can help you to resolve
health concern. difficulties and regain control of your personal and work-life
situations. Again, this service is completely confidential and free
MIL takes these concerns and conditions seriously and offers for MIL employees.
assistance to those in need. The MIL Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) is a confidential assessment, referral and Read more about EAP services here.
information service designed to provide help with any kind It is our hope that you take some time to learn more about mental
of personal problem that may be affecting your life and/or job health – and utilize our company resources if needed.
performance. These problems could include stress, emotional
problems, family, legal or financial concerns, or substance abuse.

Announcing MIL’s Financial Wellness The program covers over 20 different topics including savings,
investments, mortgages, and more. We will be launching
Program through BB&T Bank several different video guides so visit the Corporate Programs
section of MILtranet to stay updated. If you have any questions
With over 47 percent of U.S. workers living paycheck to paycheck please contact our dedicated BB&T@Work Financial Wellness
and financial matters reported as the number one cause of stress, Consultant, Alejandra Villanueva, at:
we are pleased to extend this offer to provide you access to alejandra.villanueva@bbandt.com or 703.232.8765.
financial awareness, benefits, and banking options. The program,
BB&T@Work Financial Wellness in Motion, offers several Now open for business, the Kings
different options to guide you towards financial success.
The primary components of BB&T@Work include: Dominion Online Store!
» Financial Education: BB&T@Work provides Financial From now through the end of December, MIL employees and
Foundations, including a free virtual education portal their families will have access to discounted admissions and other
» Financial Tools and Resources: BB&T provides users with ‘U exclusive offers through the Kings Dominion online store. For
by BB&T’, their online digital and mobile banking platform. the remainder of the 2018 Kings Dominion season, MIL staff can
In addition, users will be provided with ‘BB&T Deal’, an access the store using the address and login below to gain special
automated savings program. The automated savings program deals and perks throughout the season.
is a cash-back program on both the debit and credit card, and See www.kingsdominion.com/save
will provide consumers with cash back based on their purchase
history. There is also a ‘BB&T Elite@Work Checking’ feature, Username and password: KDFUN5 (all caps)
which is a benefit-rich checking account
» Financial Coaching and Support: Financial support includes
free face-to-face consultations, as well as personal banker Visit the MILtranet for more information on the
support via the U by BB&T application system Financial Wellness Program and Kings Dominion
benefits: Human Resources - Employee Resources

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