A popular no-cost benefit for Minnesota firefighters and their families will now offer a more comprehensive and personalized experience. MnFIRE partner, Optum, has provided MnFIRE members free access to the Calm app, which features Sleep Stories, relaxing music, daily mediations and more – and an enhanced experience is now available through Calm Health.
What is Calm Health?
Calm Health includes the same easy-to-use features of the Calm app and is loaded with additional evidence-based programs developed by psychologists. These resources are designed to help users improve sleep, manage stress and anxiety, strengthen focus, practice mindfulness and build healthy habits that support overall wellness.
Calm Health includes:
- Programs that support your mental and physical well-being – from navigating stress and grief, to aging and living with chronic pain
- Mindfulness content including meditations, Sleep Stories, music and daily exercises to help you focus, relax and recharge
- Personalized recommendations for resources and tools tailored to your specific goals and interests
- Weekly, clinically informed mini podcasts that discuss the science of mind and body in a clear and simple format to offer you a quick reset or fresh perspective
- Daily activities and on-demand content to help you build and maintain healthy habits at your own pace
How to get Calm Health
With the transition to Calm Health, all current Calm users will need to register for a new account through Calm Health to continue using this benefit with MnFIRE. Please contact us at info@mnfirehealth.org for the access code and log-in instructions. If you are currently using the Calm app through MnFIRE, your access to the Calm app will end on October 1, 2026.
Take advantage of this free benefit today and discover a more comprehensive approach to building resilience, improving sleep, managing stress and supporting your overall health.
