{"id":230,"date":"2026-03-11T19:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T23:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local349georgian.com\/?page_id=230"},"modified":"2026-04-22T16:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:04:29","slug":"members-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/local349georgian.com\/?page_id=230","title":{"rendered":"Benefits &#038; Links"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"b-top\">Member Support and Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to this resource page for Local 349 members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page brings together helpful information, member benefits, and important support resources in one place. Whether you are looking for discounts, pension information, payroll and benefits details, or support during a difficult time, we hope this page helps you quickly find what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to make this space useful, supportive, and easy to return to whenever questions come up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local 349 members have access to a range of helpful resources and programs. Explore the links below to learn more about available supports and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unionsavings.ca\/en\">Union Savings Partner Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opseu.org\/information\/shop-opseu-enterprises-member-discount-programs\/9410\/\">OPSEU Member Discounts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/PayrollAndBenefits\/SitePages\/Home.aspx\">Payroll and Benefits Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/PayrollAndBenefits\/SitePages\/soft-benefits.aspx\">Georgian Soft Benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pension and Employment Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Members looking for pension-related or employment-related information may find the following resources helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caatpension.ca\/insights.html\">CAAT: Pension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/PayrollAndBenefits\/SitePages\/Home.aspx\">Payroll and Benefits Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Support Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes members may experience unexpected financial hardship. OPSEU\/SEFPO offers support through the Regional Hardship Fund for eligible members in good standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Regional Hardship Fund is intended to provide emergency financial assistance based on need, duration, and available budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opseuregion3.wordpress.com\/hardship-committee\/\">Learn about the OPSEU\/SEFPO Region 3 Hardship Fund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/opseuregion3.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/hardship-application-detailed-form-copy.pdf\">Regional Hardship Fund Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wellness and Mental Health Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your well-being matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and needs immediate support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call or text <strong>988<\/strong> for the Suicide Crisis Helpline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call <strong>911<\/strong> or visit your nearest hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Nations, Inuit, and M\u00e9tis peoples can contact the <strong>Hope for Wellness Help Line<\/strong> at <strong>1-855-242-3310<\/strong> or access online chat support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: <strong>1-866-925-4419<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For ongoing mental health and wellness support, Georgian College also provides access to a variety of resources for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/Mental-Health\/SitePages\/Home.aspx#if-you-or-someone-you-know-is-experiencing-a-mental-health-crisis-and-need-immediate-support-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B\">crisis support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/Mental-Health\/SitePages\/Home.aspx#supports-at-georgian\">supports at Georgian<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/Mental-Health\/SitePages\/Home.aspx#online-resources\">online resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/Mental-Health\/SitePages\/Home.aspx#community-resources\">community resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/Mental-Health\/SitePages\/Home.aspx#helpful-apps\">helpful apps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful link:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/georgiancollege.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Employee\/Mental-Health\/SitePages\/Home.aspx#if-you-or-someone-you-know-is-experiencing-a-mental-health-crisis-and-need-immediate-support-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B\">View Georgian mental health and wellness resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This page is maintained as a practical reference. 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