Before Blue: Trusted mental health support tailored to the workforce
Before Blue is a trusted mental health solution for your workforce, developed by Beyond Blue and backed by a decade of real-world results.
Based on Beyond Blue's successful NewAccess mental health coaching program, Before Blue combines the best of personalised coaching with a convenient digital platform.
Launching for participating organisations from 1 October.
people supported since 2014 by Beyond Blue’s successful NewAccess program in community, small business and workplaces settings
of people said they would recommend the program
improvement in engagement at work, job satisfaction and presenteeism
improvement in people’s mental health
Before Blue transforms employee mental health. Participants in the program will see significant improvements in wellbeing, productivity and engagement.
Marion Chua, Assistant Director Mental Health, Comcare
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Why businesses like Before Blue
- It works. It is not only measurable and shows sustained improvement in people’s mental health, but it is also proven to boost employee engagement and productivity
- Drives change over 6 weeks and beyond, not just in one session
- Provides personalised plans, goals and strategies to practice, guided by an experienced coach
- It delivers interactive content across the 8 session (up to) program, that keeps people engaged with videos, podcasts and interactive tools
- Tracks progress weekly to boost motivation and achievement
- Adopts a non-clinical approach that aims to destigmatise mental health and empower people with skills
- Includes follow-ups to reinforce learning and give extra support where needed
- Measurable results for workplaces with insightful program reports that show impact and outcomes
Before Blue combines the success of the NewAccess program with a new digital platform powered by Meddbase, to give your employees:
- Access to an interactive learning approach
- Fresh digital content, videos, podcasts and practical exercises, to build confidence, reinforce learning, and foster lasting engagement with the program
- A personalised user portal giving participants control and autonomy to manage appointments and view progress
Program structure
Before Blue is a multiweek program of support with a dedicated coach, across 8 sessions (up to) across an initial 6 weeks with follow ups at 1 and 6 months.
Initial session
At the first session with the coach the participant will:
- complete questionnaires
- talk through their challenges - choosing one or two issues to focus on
- develop a problem statement - defining exactly what the issues are
- create a plan based on their needs - including practical actions to tackle the issues
- start coaching.
The coach will then talk to the participant about booking follow up sessions to work through the program and monitor progress.
If the employee needs different support than what Before Blue can offer, their coach will help them find a more appropriate service.
Five weekly sessions - up to 30 minutes
Each week the participant will work with their Before Blue coach to review their progress and work through their planned actions.
The coach will give them practical activities to complete between sessions.
At the final session, the coach will help them decide whether they need to seek more support. Around 30% of people who complete Before Blue may need more support. This could include talking to the participant's GP or seeing a psychologist.
The coach will give them practical activities to complete between sessions.
At the final session, the coach will help them decide whether they need to seek more support. Around 30% of people who complete Before Blue may need more support. This could include talking to the participant's GP or seeing a psychologist.
Online and phone delivery for convenience
The participant can complete the program remotely from anywhere in Australia by phone or video call. Sessions with their coach can be booked between Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST). The program is closed on public holidays.
Measurable results
At each session the progress of the participant will be reviewed with their mental health coach so they can see how they're tracking. 7 out of 10 people who participate in Before Blue report a significant reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The difference from my headspace now to 7 weeks ago is like night & day. My Coach gave me all the tools I need to continually improve and stay positive.
Before Blue (NewAccess) participant
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Before Blue helped me manage my work stress more effectively. The personalised sessions made a huge difference in my daily life.
Before Blue (NewAccess) participant
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