2 2 INSTITUTE FOR WORK & HEALTH
Non-workplace resources include any supports, services or programs offered independently from the
workplace. These include those offered by rehabilitation professionals, physicians/mental health providers,
family members, community organizations, etc.
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), especially if work-focused, can help
you remain at work or return to work when experiencing depression.
• The wait lists to see specialists such as psychologists and psychiatrists may
be long.
• Implementation tip: While you wait, consider attending drop-in
programs or community support groups, or using your workplace EAP's
counselling services.
• Be aware of the resources available in your community so that you let
workers know about potential support options, if needed.
• Be patient with workers who do not seem to be making progress because
they may be on a long wait list. Accessing specialized services may take up
to a year or longer in some areas.
• Implementation tip: It may be helpful to send out information to all
workers regarding available supports in your community.
Non-workplace resources
