Morneau Shepell launches crisis line to support those affected by tropical storm Harvey

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2017

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - In an effort to provide support to those affected by the devastating tropical storm Harvey that continues to unfold in Texas and Louisiana, Morneau Shepell has set up a crisis support hotline to help anyone in need.

"Our purpose at Morneau Shepell is to improve businesses and the lives of those within the areas we work, which includes extending support to clients, employees and their family members, as well as any community members who are affected by Hurricane Harvey," said Stephen Liptrap, president and chief executive officer, Morneau Shepell. "By launching a 24/7 crisis support line for those in the affected region, we are able to help anyone in need of coping with stress and anxiety related to the tropical storm."

Morneau Shepell's national 24/7 crisis support line, which was established to support affected communities and local relief agencies, offers professional emotional support to anyone in crisis and/or referral to community resources. Those needing to speak to someone can reach the crisis support line at 1.877.757.7587.

The Company's employee assistance program is also available to existing clients through their designated toll free number or by visiting workhealthlife.com/us.

About Morneau Shepell
Morneau Shepell is the only human resources consulting and technology company that takes an integrated approach to employee assistance, health, benefits and retirement needs. The Company is the leading provider of employee and family assistance programs, the largest administrator of retirement and benefits plans and the largest provider of integrated absence management solutions in Canada. As a leader in strategic HR consulting and innovative pension design, the Company helps clients solve complex workforce problems and provides integrated productivity, health and retirement solutions.  Established in 1966, Morneau Shepell serves approximately 20,000 clients, ranging from small businesses to some of the largest corporations and associations.  With more than 4,000 employees in offices across North America, Morneau Shepell provides services to organizations across Canada, in the United States and around the globe. Morneau Shepell is a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MSI). For more information, visit morneaushepell.com.

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