EAP and Thrive collaboration

To focus on mental and emotional health, Thrive has partnered with the Employee Assistance Program since the 2020 pandemic.

EAP’s mission is to empower state agencies and employees to build hope and resilience through education and promotion of mental health. They help resolve personal problems at no cost to employees and their family members. They also offer virtual support group programs, such as Wind Down Wednesdays and Café Connection.

For more information, call 405-248-9007 or email EAP@odmhsas.org, or visit their website.

Thrive Coordinator Susan Robinson and ODMHSAS Director of Recovery Supports Tony Stelter at a health fair in Oklahoma City

Top L-R: EAP Manager Lori Walls and EAP Case Manager Holly Doane; Bottom: Thrive Coordinator Susan Robinson 

Last tournament for Windy Cup Tour sparks showdown

Arrowhead State Park Golf Course hosted our fourth tournament on July 16. The course location was a beautiful setting by Lake Eufaula.

A shotgun start helped everyone finish by noon and avoided the extreme heat of that day, but the competition was evident when three teams scored 8 under par.

After following the handicap rules, the standings ended up with Driving Rangers finishing first, War Bears grabbing second and Bushwood Bombers coming in third. Longest Drive was captured by Richard Butcher of War Bears, and Driving Rangers’ Matt Stangl reached Closest to the Pin.

Our last tournament is Aug. 13 at Roman Nose State Park.  If interested, email thrive@omes.ok.gov.

1st place, Driving Rangers

L-R: Matt Stangl, Tommy Foskin, Mike Egan and Steve Stangl

2nd place, War Bears

L-R: Scott Martin, Scott Cox, Richard Butcher and Chris Bailey

3rd place, Bushwood Bombers

L-R: Steve Hagar, Elton Davis, Greg Smith and George Taylor

Recreation leagues

Tennis league completes season in cooler location

With triple-digit temperatures making playing outside too risky, the OKC Tennis Center graciously let us finish our last three weeks on the inside courts. Our next season begins in September and is planned to be outdoors. More information is coming soon. If interested, email thrive@omes.ok.gov.

Fall bowling league rolls out in August

For 10 weeks, Aug. 26-Oct. 28, our bowling league will roll on Friday nights starting at 6:30 p.m. at AMF Windsor Lanes on Northwest 23rd and Meridian. (As a heads-up idea for the last night, since it will be the Friday before Halloween, let’s have fun dressing up in costumes!)

The cost is $130 and can be paid out in five payments. Register as a team or an individual to be placed on a team.

Learning Corner

Statewide Learning Services offers Program Your Life webinar series

The Program Your Life series is a 12-week training webinar on Tuesdays at 2-3 p.m. from Aug. 2-Oct. 18. The 12 lessons utilize your mental software for quicker, more joyful result.

Enroll at learn.ok.gov. If you need assistance with your password, reach out to the OMES Service Desk.

Oklahoma's Credit Union offers two virtual workshops in July

OKCU's financial wellness workshops can help you be smarter with your money. All virtual workshops are from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Aug. 9: Social Security

Learn the fundamentals of Social Security and how it impacts your retirement from OKCU’s Financial Advisor.

Aug. 18: Auto Buying

Learn about the auto-buying process, what to avoid, and determine how to find the perfect car to fit your budget.

Register at okcu.org/education.

Health and Voluntary Payroll Deduction Expo in September

Mark your calendars for Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will be on the second and fourth floors of the newly renovated Capitol building.

In addition to the wellness vendors, you can visit with the 2023 health, dental and vision plan vendors and voluntary payroll deduction vendors.

More detailed information is coming soon.

Break Time sign-up

Susan Robinson stretches
for Break Time.

Relax and breathe with Thrive’s Break Time. Join now.

We meet for 15 minutes at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

You can always access Thrive's Break Time sessions on YouTube.

Reminder – upcoming blood drives

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation's remaining blood drives:

• Sept. 19 – 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Nov. 21 – 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The Bloodmobile will be in ODOT’s south parking lot. To sign up, contact Nancy Graham at ngraham@odot.org or 405-522-3709.

For more information about Thrive, check out our social media avenues:

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Visit us at thrive.ok.gov/.

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