Have you heard the exciting news? The Calm mobile app is now available to all CTA members (active and retired) and dependents, at no cost.

We are all facing challenges that can lead to stress and even burnout. The Calm App is a tool to improve our mental health and well-being. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes every day, Calm’s resources are designed to seamlessly integrate with your schedule and needs. Your Calm subscription gives you unlimited access to their full library of resources at calm.com and in the Calm app including:

  • Calm’s Masterclasses taught by world-renowned experts
  • Guided breathing exercises such as the Breathe Bubble
  • Music tracks designed to promote focus, relaxation, and sleep
  • 100+ guided meditations that cover anxiety, stress, gratitude, and much more
  • Brand new daily meditations and movement sessions as part of their Dailies series
  • The entire library of Sleep Stories which contains soothing bedtime tales for all ages (new stories added every week!)

As a CTA Member, you can activate your FREE Calm subscription by: 

  • Logging into www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/calm
  • Follow the instructions – you will need your 10-digit CTA Individual member ID 0007993294 (this is on your monthly Educator magazine mailing label, add zeros in front if your ID number is less than 10 digits)
  • Download the Calm app and log into your new account. It’s that easy!
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