Get Help for State Colleges and Universities Employees
Feeling overwhelmed? You are not alone. File for unemployment benefits, or find financial management, child care, transportation, support services, health care coverage, and other resources to help you deal with a job loss.
People in the midst of job transitions often need help dealing with personal and financial issues. Don't be afraid to ask for help. These resources can help you cope with your job loss.
State of Minnesota Employee Resources
- Find personnel plans and bargaining agreements and layoff resources for state employees to learn about insurance coverage and other benefits unique to state employees.
- The state also offers employee assistance and organizational health resources. This includes assessment and counseling services to state employees and their immediate family members at no cost.
Unemployment Benefits
Find out which types of unemployment benefits you may qualify for. Learn about extended benefits.
Stress Management
Learn about strategies to manage change and deal with uncertainty or fear (58KB, .pdf). Losing a job can be very stressful. You'll be more effective in your job search if you deal with the stress and emotions related to your job loss now.
Personal Finances
- Find information about Minnesota State Retirement System retirement plans.
- Learn how to make smart financial choices after a job loss (473KB, .pdf).
- Find mortgage counseling and other resources to avoid foreclosure.
- Explore other resources to help you deal with legal and personal finances.
- Take a free online course to help you prepare for financial security in later life. Or use free online financial management tools.
Health Care Coverage and Alternatives to COBRA
- Find out about health care coverage options for protecting or extending your health care coverage after a layoff.
- Research the cost and quality of health care in Minnesota.
- Learn about various health care centers and options such as medical or dental clinics, mental health providers, and other community agencies.
Other Support Services
- Locate food and hunger resources by your zip code, city, or county.
- Determine possible eligibility for public support programs.
- Find child care, transportation, and other support services, including information on establishing residency, changing or obtaining a driver's license, and finding maps and directions to any place in Minnesota.
- If you are a member of a union or professional association, check with them to see if they have resources to support you during a job transition.
