Suicide Awareness Month
We know it can be hard when friends, family or coworkers are struggling emotionally, and you want to help them but are unsure what to ask or say. We can often feel uncomfortable when others talk about depression or suicidal thoughts. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) wants to provide you with the best way to support those you care about through talking to them and referring them for help.
Unfortunately, suicide and suicidal ideation have been increasing in the U.S. Suicide is currently among the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the CDC, almost 50,000 individuals die by suicide on an annual basis, and an estimated 1.7 million people attempt suicide each year. Even with these statistics, suicide is preventable. Recognizing warning signs for suicide can be a key first step in preventing suicide. Click here to review the warning signs according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): suicide warning signs.
The Texas Children’s EAP team will host tabling events at each Texas Children’s campus to highlight available resources. Please contact the EAP team if you have any questions regarding resources or programs aimed at this cause at eap@texaschildrens.org.
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Campus |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Medical Center |
September 10 |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Auxiliary Bridge |
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West Campus |
September 10 |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Dots Cafe |
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Woodlands |
September 10 |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Donor Wall |
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Austin |
September 10 |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
2nd Floor Atrium |
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West Loop South |
September 10 |
11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
9th Floor Conference Room |
Better Up Ready: Stress Management
BetterUp Ready is your well-being resource, here to support your growth both personally and professionally. It offers coach-led guidance, interactive tools and personalized resources to help you build healthy habits, strengthen your mindset and improve your overall well-being.
A BetterUp coach can teach you life-changing stress management techniques. Please click here for more information.
EAP Classes and Webinars
TCH HR EAP Building Resilient Relationships with Staff
September 5, 2025
9:00 AM-11:00 AM via Teams
Provides stress reduction techniques and tools for leaders and their teams.
Please click the following link to enroll in the Voyager class. Once you are on the class page, please click Enroll to choose your date and sign up for that class: Building Resilient Relationships Class
TCH HR EAP Mental Health First Aid
September 19, 2025
8:00 AM- 2:30 PM
Provides the skills to offer initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them with appropriate care.
Please click the following link to enroll in the Voyager class. Once you are on the class page, please click Enroll to choose your date and sign up for that class: Mental Health First Aid Class.
Embracing Change: Music for the Mind
September 24, 2025
Noon-12:30 PM
Feeling stressed? Join us for a discussion and exploration of how music and sound can help you tackle daily challenges, refocus your stress to get through your day, improve coping with physical pain, and build social skills while you are at it!
Please complete this interest form and sign up for one of more presentations: Click Here.
Once signed up, you will receive a Teams invite to the webinar.
The Rose Mobile Mammogram Program
Workforce Well-Being and the Benefits team are collaborating with The Rose to bring the mobile mammogram to Texas Children’s locations! The first location of the pilot program will be hosted at West Campus on October 2, 2025. Please click here for more information or here to view the flyer.
Mobile Mammogram Event Details:
Location: Texas Children’s West Campus 18200 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77094
Date: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Registration Link: www.therose.org/mobile
Code: TCWC
Flu Vaccine Initiative Volunteer Opportunities
Support Employee Health during the 2025-2026 Flu Vaccine Initiative by volunteering at one of the many flu vaccine events throughout Houston and Austin North.
Lead with HEART: Lead the way by volunteering for the Flu Vaccine Initiative events and encourage employees to receive their flu vaccine by the organization deadline.
Scan the QR code below to sign-up to volunteer at an event.
Eat Well: Nutrition Program
This six-week program is designed to educate and help employees make realistic long term nutritional improvements that will positively impact the health of the participant and their family.
| Location | Dates | Time | Registration |
| Teams | Thursdays – October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 &November 6 | Noon – 1 pm | Register |
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Well-Being Team at wellbeing@texaschildrens.org.
Run for a Reason
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for Texas Children’s Hospital Employees! This year, we invite you to lace up your running shoes and join the TCH Heroes Running Team in the 2026 Houston Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K. All participants will fundraise on behalf of Texas Children’s Hospital to meet our goal of raising $10,000 this year.
FREE RACE REGISTRATION
Meet the fundraising requirement of $250 or $500 and your registration fee for the 5K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon will be covered.
SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION
You’ll receive fundraising tips and training resources, and you’ll be part of a supportive community cheering you on every step of the way.
EXCLUSIVE GEAR
Show your Texas Children’s pride with special team gear provided to all participants.
SIGN UP
Register to join the TCH Heroes Running Team for the race of your choice.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Event Dates: January 10 and 11, 2026
Fundraising Deadline: December 29, 2025
Questions? Contact Cameron Carlin at cdcarlin@texaschildrens.org or 832-822-0310.
TCH Run Club
Join every second Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m.!
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Memorial Park (Clay Family Easter Glades)
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Seymour Lieberman Exer-Trail
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3-mile Loop Run/Walk
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All Levels Welcome!
Come to at least three run club meetings and you will receive a free Texas Children’s Run Club Dri-Fit shirt!
Questions? Contact Lynnette Riestra at lgvilla1@texaschildrens.org
Active Fit and Direct
Find Your Fit: Choose from our network of over 12,700+ gyms and 9,800+ premium exercise studios. Stay active wherever you go and work out at any gym within the same brand, for no additional fees, available at select gyms.
Save on Multiple Gym Memberships: Many gyms will have significant discounts off the retail price for your first gym membership; plus, you will receive a $5 monthly discount on each additional membership.
No Long-Term Contracts: Switch gyms or cancel with ease.
Click here to learn more about Active Fit and Direct!
September Well-Being Events
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Dimension |
Title | Date | Time | Registration |
| Mental | Building Resilient Relationships | September 5 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | Click Here |
| Physical | TC Run Club | September 13 | 8:00 AM | Add to Calendar |
| Social | Central Texas Food Bank Volunteering | September 17 | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Click Here
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| Mental | Mental Health First Aid | September 19 | 8:00 AM-2:30 PM | Click Here
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| Mental |
Embracing Change: Music for the Mind |
September 24 | Noon-12:30 PM | Click Here
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