WellNYS Daily To-Do and Frontline Newsletter
By Office of Communications & Marketing | Oct 8, 2026
EAP Wellness Corner
This Month at a Glance
October 1- 29: Fit Right INN @ Downstate "Fall Reset Challenge"
October 1- 30: EAP Annual Coat Drive
October 1- November 25: Fall WELLNYS Everyday Team Challenge
October 7: Get Healthy, Get Rewarded: Your Guide to NYS HMO Wellness Perks (webinar)
October 18: Autism Awareness & Resource Fair
October 21: New NYS Health Insurance Program Benefits for 2027 (webinar)
Wellness Focus
Prioritize Your Mental Well-Being
October is a reminder that taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Check in with yourself, make time to recharge, stay connected with supportive people, and ask for help when you need it. Small steps, taking a walk, setting boundaries, getting enough rest, or simply taking a few quiet minutes, can make a meaningful difference.
October Awareness
Mental Illness Awareness 鈥� Breast Cancer Awareness 鈥� Domestic Violence Awareness 鈥� National Depression and Mental Health Screening 鈥� ADHD Awareness 鈥� Emotional Wellness
Wellness Resources
October Wellness Webinars
Explore this month's wellness webinars and opportunities to support your health and well-being.
WellNYS Daily To-Do
Receive simple daily wellness ideas, facts, and inspiration.
Fall WELLNYS Everyday Team Challenge
Participate in this fall by choosing one of these healthy behaviors that you can adopt daily.
It's Move Time
Get reminders to add a few minutes of movement to your workday.
OMH Wellness Groups
Join free virtual breathing, relaxation, and coping-skill sessions. See the attached calendar for links.
View Breath, Body Mind Calendar
View OMH Wellness Group Calendar
Autism Awareness & Resource Fair
Discover local services and support while your child enjoys a full day of fun, activities and connection.
FALL RESET CHALLENGE IS HERE!
The Fit Right INN @ Downstate Fall Reset Challenge is underway! Join EAP on Thursdays for our 8-week employee wellness challenge featuring Soca Zumba and Cardio Fusion.
Whether you attend every week or join when you can, keep moving, challenging yourself, and making your wellness a priority!
Thursdays, October 1 鈥� November 19, 2026
12:00鈥�12:30 p.m.
Health Science Education Building (HSEB), 5th Fl., Classroom 5B