ALAViDA's TRAiL service will connect OTIP members to
on-demand resources for timely, confidential support
TORONTO, Dec. 13,
2022 /CNW/ - ALAViDA Health Ltd. (Alavida), a
LifeSpeak Inc. company (TSX: LSPK) and a leading virtual
provider of evidence-based substance-use management, announced
today that its TRAiL service will be available to the Ontario
Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP). The addition will allow OTIP's
280,000 members, staff, retired teachers, and affiliates to easily
and confidentially track their substance-use journey with
self-guided resources and 24/7 support.
The TRAiL platform uses a connected virtual care model that
provides content and features that adapt to the individual's needs
and goals. The program is confidential and accessible on any
connected device, giving plan members the privacy to engage in
substance-use management on their own terms.
"OTIP has an established track record of helping members make
the best choices for their physical and mental health, and managing
substance-use challenges is an increasingly important part of that
commitment. By giving members access to the ALAViDA virtual
solution, OTIP will empower members to securely and confidentially
address their substance use before it results in incident or
crisis. That includes prevention, detection, treatment, and support
for family members struggling with substance use," said
Michael Held, CEO and Founder,
LifeSpeak.
It's estimated by the Canadian Mental Health Association that
approximately 21% of the Canadian population will experience
addiction at some point in their lives. Meanwhile, a study
commissioned by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance
Use and Addiction found pandemic-induced stress has contributed to
increased rates of both substance use and addiction. Unfortunately,
studies have estimated that only one in ten seek treatment for
alcohol and drug use for reasons including stigma.
"We believe that giving our members and their dependants easy
access to evidence-based support and self-guided resources will
help them stay on track and perform at their best in the classroom
and the community," said Vic
Medland, CEO, OTIP. "We offer comprehensive mental health
resources to our members, and ALAViDA is an excellent complement to
our current offering, as it allows active and retired members of
the education community, and their loved ones, to seek confidential
support, early intervention, and treatment when they need it."
To learn more about this partnership, visit
try.alavida.com/OTIP. For more about ALAViDA, visit
alavida.com and for more about OTIP, visit OTIP.com.
About ALAViDA, a LifeSpeak
Company
ALAViDA, part of the LifeSpeak Inc. (TSX: LSPK) family of
companies, is a leading iCBT platform and virtual care provider
focused on the science of substance-use management. ALAViDA offers
confidential support for anyone questioning their relationship with
alcohol and drugs. ALAViDA's self-guided resources are available
on-demand, and members can connect with their virtual care team for
personalized care on any device. ALAViDA is an employee benefit
with varying plans and personalized therapeutic services, which has
proven to minimize time out of the workplace. To learn more, visit
ALAViDA.com. For information on corporate programs or to establish
a referral relationship, email solutions@ALAViDA.com.
About Ontario Teachers Insurance
Plan
Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan believes in building community
from the inside out and that being good is great, but doing good is
better. OTIP exists to make a difference in the education community
by helping current and former teachers make the best insurance
choices for their needs. To learn more, visit OTIP.com or
follow OTIP on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube.
About LifeSpeak Inc.
LifeSpeak Inc. is the leading whole-person wellbeing platform
that blends personal and digital support for the workplace.
LifeSpeak Inc.'s suite of solutions allows organizations to provide
best-in-class content and expertise at scale, meeting individual
employees wherever they are on their personal wellbeing journeys.
As the parent company to LIFT Digital, ALAViDA Health, Torchlight,
and Wellbeats, LifeSpeak Inc. provides in-depth expertise across
mental health, wellness, physical fitness, substance use, and
caregiving. With more than 30 years of collective experience,
LifeSpeak Inc. works with Fortune 500 companies, government
agencies, insurance providers, and others across the globe.
Insights from LifeSpeak Inc.'s digital and data-driven solutions
are used to uncover gaps in wellbeing at the individual and
organizational levels, ultimately enhancing workplace performance
outcomes. To learn more, follow LifeSpeak Inc.
on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/lifespeak-inc),
or visit www.LifeSpeak.com.
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