EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a resource available to help City of Boston employees, their families, and retirees restore and initiate well-being in work and life. The EAP provides free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to address a wide range of issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, substance abuse, and other emotional or psychological concerns.

Additionally, the EAP conducts workshops and training sessions on various topics, such as stress management, conflict resolution, communication skills, and overall well-being. 

Employees may find a number of helpful work-life well-being resources at boston.gov/eap, including resource links by category, employee newsletters, information on stress in the workplace, and more.

City Hall Childcare Program

Boston Centers for Youth & Families City Hall Childcare Program is a licensed and accredited childcare provider located in Boston City Hall. It is a full-day, year-round program for children aged 3 months to 7 years that have a legal parent/guardian who is a City of Boston employee. Educational, recreational, and creative activities are provided and nutritious breakfasts and snacks are served.

City of Boston Credit Union

The City of Boston Credit Union is a financial institution that provides banking and financial services to individuals and businesses within the City of Boston community. It operates as a member-owned cooperative, where customers who become members have a stake in the credit union's operations. 

The credit union serves a broad spectrum of individuals, including city employees, their families, and residents of Boston. It offers various financial products and services, such as savings and checking accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and online banking. The City of Boston Credit Union aims to foster community-based financial support and to provide its members with accessible and tailored banking solutions, often with a focus on serving the unique needs of its local members.

You can find additional information about the City of Boston Credit Union online at cityofbostoncu.com. 

Fitness Reimbursement

If you are enrolled with Mass General Brigham Health Plan (formerly AllWays Health Partners) or Blue Cross Blue Shield through the City of Boston, your health care plan may reimburse you up to $150/year towards qualifying fitness activities, products, or services, including active mobility vehicles (bikes, cargo bikes, and scooters), equipment, and maintenance!

DetecTogether Online Learning

DetecTogether is a national nonprofit that goes beyond cancer prevention to teach people how to detect cancer early and get better overall healthcare. As part of the 3 Steps Detect early cancer detection program, City employees and their families have access to a library of micro-courses (average 6 min. per module) that you can take from your phone, computer or tablet. 

To register using the City of Boston group number, click here or enter this URL in your browser: workplace.detectogether.org/register/?gid=26308. 

Burnalong Membership

City employees can create a free account on Burnalong, an online health, wellness, and fitness platform to help you stay motivated, and focus on your well-being. BurnAlong offers classes from more than a thousand instructors, spanning 45+ categories.

Burnalong provides classes and coaching for physical, emotional, mental, and even financial wellness. From anywhere in the world, access complete programs to address a wide range of health challenges: from prenatal to aging, coping with disabilities, or managing chronic conditions like diabetes, insomnia, cancer, stress and so much more. There’s even a category for working out with your dog)!

To activate your free Burnalong account, speak with your Department HR Manager/Personnel Officer or reach out to customercare@burnalong.com for the City of Boston landing registration page.

Employee Wellness Portal

The Public Employee Committee (PEC) learned through an employee wellness survey that a wellness program with an emphasis on nutrition and robust health communications is important to City employees. We are excited to provide you with an online portal that will assist you and your family in living well. The Boston Employee Wellness Portal serves as a source of encouragement and provides resources to inspire a culture of well-being.

To access the Employee Wellness Portal, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to bostonwellness.livehealthyignite.com.

2. Click on the JOIN NOW button.

3. Enter the group code: wickedhealthy

Professional Development

The City of Boston offers professional development opportunities to employees including continuing education support, in-house training programs, and online learning. More information can be found on Beacon here. 

Union Tuition Reimbursement Programs

According to your Collective Bargaining Agreement, you may be eligible for tuition reimbursement through your union:

Please reference your Collective Bargaining Agreement and reach out to your union for more information about eligibility and how to apply. More information on continuing education opportunities can be found on Beacon.