Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program
Mental Health Support for All OPP Employees
The Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program has expanded its eligibility to provide mental health and wellness support to all Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) employees.
This expansion includes OPPA-represented fixed-term employees, as well as OPP Management Compensation Plan (MCP) manager/individual contributor employees and Senior Management Group (SMG) executive employees.
Encompas is committed to ensuring that eligible OPP employees have access to mental health services and personalized support when they need it.
Who Is Eligible for Encompas?
The following individuals are eligible to access services through the Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program:
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OPPA-Represented Employees
All regular and fixed-term employees represented by the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA).
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Commissioned Officers
Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Commissioned Officers Association (OPPCOA).
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OPP Retirees
Retired OPP employees who are eligible for benefits under the OPPA collective agreements.
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Eligible Surviving Spouses
Surviving spouses of OPPA/COA employees who were receiving healthcare benefits and whose pension contributions were vested at the time of the employee's death.
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MCP Employees
All regular and fixed-term Management Compensation Plan (MCP) manager/individual contributor employees.
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SMG Executives
All regular and fixed-term Senior Management Group (SMG) executive employees.
Important Information About Accessing Services
While the Encompas program has expanded to include all OPP employees, certain eligibility requirements and benefit coordination processes apply.
Coverage for Dependents
Dependents of newly eligible employees do not have access to unlimited psychological counselling or inpatient treatment programs through Encompas.
MCP and SMG Employees with Insured Benefits
MCP manager/individual contributor and SMG executive employees enrolled in Supplementary Health and Hospital (SHH) benefits must first submit eligible psychological services expenses through their Canada Life insured benefits.
Fixed-Term OPPA Employees
Fixed-term OPPA-represented employees who do not have insured benefits must have their employment status confirmed by their Encompas Care Manager before accessing services.
Have Questions About Your Eligibility?
Our Encompas Care Management Team can help you understand your eligibility, navigate applicable benefits and identify the mental health supports available to you.