Health/Wellness Information


East Bank Office
Joseph S. Yenni Building
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 517
Jefferson, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 736-6180
Fax:     (504) 736-6125
Email the Human Resources Department

West Bank Office
General Government Building
200 Derbigny St., Suite 3400
Gretna, LA 70053
Phone: (504) 736-6180

1:1 Health Coaching with JeffFit Onsite Health and Wellness Coordinator "Steve" 

(Available only to Active JPG Employees)

Work with your Onsite Wellness Coordinator, Steve, on a 1:1 basis to customize and build goals to eat healthier, move more, promote your sleep, ease your stress, quit tobacco products/ e-cigarettes or vaping products, or discuss any other health-related topics.  Sessions can be face-to-face in Steve's office or over the phone.  Email Steve at JeffFit@jeffparish.net or Stephen_Rochjr@uhc.com or call 504-239-9201 to get started!

Fitness

Peloton Digital Membership - This benefit is available to employees and dependents covered on the Jefferson Parish UHC Medical plan.

  • Your health plan benefits include a 1-year Peloton App Membership, available to you at no additional cost.  Start your membership today for access to thousands of live and on-demand fitness classes, from cardio and HIIT to strength training and yoga.

  • Members must be 18+ years of age or older and register for an account with Peloton to access the 1-year free membership.

Apple Fitness+ Subscription -  This benefit is available to employees and dependents covered on the Jefferson Parish UHC Medical plan.

  • Your health plan now includes a year's subscription to Apple Fitness+ as part of your health plan benefits - at no additional cost to you.  Get ready for a different type of fitness experience with welcoming trainers who are prepared to bring out the best in you.

  • Must be 13+ years of age and covered under the JPG medical plan.

Mental Health

Sanvello - This benefit is available to employees and dependents covered on the Jefferson Parish UHC Medical plan.

  • Sanvello is an app that offers clinical techniques to help dial down the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression - anytime.  Connect with tools that are there for you right as symptoms come up, each designed to help you stay engaged every day for benefits you can feel  The Sanvellow app is available to you and covered family members aged13 and over at no extra cost, as part of your plans behavioral health benefits.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through UHC - This benefit is available to employees and dependents covered on the Jefferson Parish UHC Medical plan.

  • The UHC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides 24/7 direct access to personalized support, resources, and no-cost referrals to help you, and your family, with a range of issues, including managing stress, anxiety, and depression, improving relationships at home or work, getting guidance on legal and financial concerns, coping with occupational stress and burnout support, addressing substance use issues, and much more.

  • To get started call 1-888-887-4114 - available 24/7 and completely confidential.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Standard- This benefit is available to all employees of Jefferson Parish regardless of coverage on the Medical Plan

  • The EAP through Standard makes it easy to access support, guidance, and resources.  EAP is there for you and your family through your group insurance from the Standard.  

  • Health Advocate provides EAP services.  Their professionals can help with referrals to support groups, a network counselor, community resources, or your health plan.  If necessary, their professionals can connect you to emergency services.

Tobacco & Vaping Cessation

  • Quit for Life is just like having a coach right at your fingertips, anytime you need support.  Quit for Life has helped 4 million members quit smoking or using tobacco products.  It provides the tools, 1-on-1 support and a personalized plan to help you quit your way.