EAP for Employees
Everyone faces problems from time to time.
For more information on Affinity Occupational Health’s EAP program, call 1-800-894-9327
What is an EAP?
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are employee benefit programs offered by many employers, typically in conjunction with a health insurance plan. EAPs are intended to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health, and well-being. EAPs generally include assessment, short-term counseling and referral services for employees and their household members.
Employees and their household members may use EAPs to help manage issues that could adversely impact their work and personal lives. EAP counselors typically provide assessment, support, and if needed, referrals to additional resources. The issues for which EAPs provide support vary, but examples include
Why Use Your Employer’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
Sometimes problems become overwhelming and dramatically affect our lives, including work. Your employer values your well-being, and offers the EAP as a way to help you deal with your problems. The EAP is completely confidential and offers help with a wide range of issues.
How the EAP Helps You
The caring, helpful EAP staff members are all highly-trained, licensed mental health professionals and counselors. Areas in which the EAP can help you are:
- relationship issues
- divorce and separation
- financial and legal concerns
- alcohol and drug problems
- work concerns
- depression and anxiety
- parenting issues gambling problems
- other workplace classes and programs
For more information on Affinity Occupational Health’s EAP program, call 1-800-894-9327.
