Helping people find the time…to make their dreams come true.

The very best employees, by definition, are leading lives where work, home, pleasure, and family are intersecting and constantly jostling for time and energy. MHNet Employer Services Division’s Work Life Services offer down-to-earth help for sorting out some of the most challenging aspects of staying productive and happy in all the parts of life.

Childcare Resources & Referrals MHNet Employer Services Division offers a solution to help parents find the most qualified, convenient care available in their area, as well as a range of other related services that assist parents in coping with the demands of caring for a child in our time-pressed society. Searches result in at least three referrals for childcare arrangements with current openings verified by child care specialists. Each referral requires a detailed "Provider Profile" that is created by asking every provider over 40 questions regarding care, including care center capacity, program characteristics, registration procedures, and contact person. In addition, parents receive a personalized "Parent Information Packet" including:

• Guide to Quality Childcare booklet for child care requests
• Other useful brochures related to specific issues
• Packets sent via Priority mail, within 12 business hours of the call and within six business hours for emergency child care cases.

• Family Day Care & Group Homes
• Emergency, Back-Up, & Care for Mildly Ill Children
• Nursery and/or Preschools
• Nanny/Au Pair Organizations in your area
• Summer Camps
• Before/After School Programs
• Special Needs Programs & Services
• Parenting Groups & Education Classes
• Birthing Methods
• Exercise & Nutrition During Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding Information
• Breastfeeding & Work
• Lactation Information & Referrals
• Adoption Support Groups
• Adoption Agencies & Attorneys
• Adoption Process
• Home Study Information
• School District
• Private School Information
• Vocational & Technical Schools
• Tutoring Programs
• Pre-College Testing & Preparation
• Colleges & Universities
• Financial Aid Programs, Loans, Scholarships

Eldercare Resources & Referrals
Today, one in four employees have concerns for an aging parent.  In seeking or providing care for their parents, these employees are costing employers 11.4 billion dollars in lost productivity and absenteeism.  We offer a solution to companies who are looking for ways to reduce these costs.

These services help employees by saving time in their search for elder care resources allowing them to be less anxious and more productive at work.  Organizations and companies understand and appreciate that helping their employees locate resources for aging parents is a benefit to the bottom-line through a quicker return to productivity for the individuals affected. In addition, caregivers receive a personalized information packet, which includes:

• AARP publications & brochures related to specific elder care issues
• Packets sent via Priority mail, within 12 business hours of the call and within six business hours for emergency cases

• Skilled Nursing Facilitie
• Assisted Living
• Transportation Programs
• Support & Advocacy Groups for Older Adults
• Support & Advocacy Groups for Caregivers
• Community Programs
• Community Centers
• Adult Day Care
• In-home Care: Medical, Nursing, & Therapies
• Respite Care
• Geriatric Specialists
• Rehabilitation Services
• Screening Clinics
• Home-based Services: Nutrition, Meals-On-Wheels, Cleaning, Repair
• Housing: Retirement & Subsidized
• Volunteer Opportunities

Financial / Legal Resources & Referrals
MHNet Employer Services Division’s Solutions for Work & Life offer additional services in the areas of Legal and Financial resource & referral to further enhance the benefits employers offer. Employers who choose an array of support services have an edge in recruitment and retention by recognizing the needs of their employees. With one phone call, your employees can find local professionals and agencies in all the various legal and financial markets that will work with their individual income levels, needs and goals. Research specialists locate confirmed, matched referrals for financial professionals that will assist your employees and their dependents in finding professionals that offer the services they require, which they contract for additional fees: Resources and referrals offered include such issues as:

• Consumer Counseling Agencies
• Certified Financial Planners
• Registered Investment Advisors
• Certified Public Accountants
• Certified Senior Advisors
• Chartered Life Underwriters
• Stockbrokers
• Tax Advisors & Preparation Services
• Insurance Agencies
• Legal Aid & Bar Associations
• Divorce/Family Law/Mediation
• Elder Law
• Landlord/Tenant
• Malpractice & Negligence
• Real Estate
• Wills and Estate Planning