INDUSTRY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
The Industry Assistance Programme offers 24/7, year-round support for those working in Irish racing and their immediate family members, including:
- Emotional support: Access to counselling for emotional problems and a pathway to structured therapy sessions at your convenience.
- Legal information: For issues that cause anxiety or distress including debt management, consumer, property or neighbour disputes.
- Bereavement support: Qualified and experienced counsellors who can help with grief and also legal advisors to help with related legal matters.
- Medical information: Qualified nurses provide support on a range of medical or health-related issues, offering practical information and advice.
- More
There are very few of us that manage to go through life without having to deal with personal issues at some stage or another, whether it be money worries, employment issues, dealing with a bereavement, worrying about a family member or friend, exams, or any number of things.
Horse Racing Ireland and Equuip recognise this and have engaged the services of Health Assured to provide an Industry Assistance Programme (IAP) to help take the strain when you need some extra support. The IAP is 100% confidential, 100% free to use, and is open to everyone who works in the Irish thoroughbred racing and breeding industry.
Your IAP is staffed by a team of highly trained and qualified professionals who are experts in fields such as well-being, family matters, relationships, workplace issues, consumer rights, and much more. You can be confident that the information you receive is accurate, up-to-date, and relevant to your particular circumstances.
No problem is too big or too small for the IAP so don't be afraid to call via the numbers below or to download the dedicated app (details below). If you have any queries about the IAP please email equuip@hri.ie
AREAS THE IAP CAN ASSIST WITH
- Community resources
- Consumer rights
- Health and wellness
- Relocation
- Caring for others
- Childcare
- Domestic violence or abuse
- Education
- Elder care
- Juggling work and family life
- Adoption
- Bereavement and loss
- Marriage and cohabitation
- Moving home
- Pregnancy and new baby
- Retirement
- Separation and divorce
- Addictions and compulsive behaviours
- Anxiety and depression
- Disability and illness
- Emotional well-being
- Managing stress
- Personal development
- Substance and alcohol misuse
- Bullying and harassment
- Career Guidance, inclduing one-hour, one-off telephone session with a qualified career coach
- Managing change
- Work-life balance
- Workplace pressure
- Workplace relationships
WISDOM APP
In addition to the IAP, we offer access to Wisdom, Health Assured’s comprehensive health and wellbeing app. Through the Wisdom app, you will have access to a range of features, including:
- 24/7 counsellor live chat and support
- Four-week health plans
- Guided workouts and yoga sessions
- Hydration, mood, sleep, and steps tracker
- Meditation and breathing techniques
- Mini health checks
Available on the Apple and Android app stores, you can access Wisdom with this unique code: MHA178757
CRISIS SUPPORTS
If you are dealing with a serious crisis that needs immediate support please contact one of the below national support services: