Rose Trevino works in the Office of Human Resources as the Work Life coordinator. She oversees Bobcat Balance (TXST’s Employee Assistance Program), Employee Discounts, and the Employee well-being program.
When she’s not in office fine-tuning the Work Life program, you might spot her exercising for a mental health boost or using wellness time and heading over to Jowers for a WellCats class at noon. You may even catch the scent of burning rubber as she blazes a trail on a wellness walk around JCK.
Rain or shine, friend or friend-to-be, Rose always has a smile in reserve for a friendly ‘howdy-doo’ so if you see her, give a wave!
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Q: What is Bobcat Balance? What key services does Bobcat Balance offer to support my overall wellbeing?
A: That’s a great question! Bobcat Balance is an Employee Assistance Program that offers a wide variety of resources that are absolutely FREE to Texas State employees and their family. I’m proud to say that I’ve worked with Bobcat Balance for over 10 years and they’ve been a phenomenal, and in my opinion, highly-underutilized resource. I’ve referred many people to the program for a variety of issues that life throws your way. Just to name a few, Bobcat Balance offers:
- confidential counseling by licensed mental health professionals…
- legal and financial resources and referrals
- Child, elder, and pet care resources
- Identify Theft prevention and recovery assistance
There’s lots more info on our website. I can’t say enough positive things about how great this benefit is for our staff and faculty!
Q: How do I take advantage of Bobcat Balance services (i.e. free counseling sessions & monthly webinars)? Is there a registration or sign-up process involved?
A: You can call Bobcat Balance directly at 1.855.884.7224 to schedule a counseling appointment, or visit their website to find free webinars, helpful articles, and other wellness resources. Just use these log-in credentials:
- Username: txstate
- Password: txstate
Q: In addition to physical activity and nutritional resources, does WellCats also provide services or learning opportunities that support mental health at Texas State?
A: As a matter of fact, our Counseling Center often presents for the WellCats Educational Series. Through live workshops (virtual or in person) experts share their knowledge over a variety of topics centered around the eight dimensions of wellness. There’s also another great service called Health Behavioral Change Coaching. For example, if you struggle with motivation, managing time, or maintaining healthful habits, we can pair you up with a national board-certified health and wellness coach. Give us a call or send us an email at 512.245.2557 or worklife@txstate.edu and we’d be more than happy to help.
Thank you for these great questions! I appreciate the opportunity to remind and encourage employees of these excellent benefits available to them through the university. I hope to see you all soon!