HSBT EAP Presentation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provided by your employer through Community Health Network

What Is Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

EAP is a benefit provided by your employer designed to assist employees in identifying and resolving personal concerns that impact work performance.

Community Health Network’s EAP service offers short-term counseling to employees and anyone who lives in their household.

To manage life’s stressors, EAP offers assistance including: • Family, marital & significant other relationships • Child, adolescent & parenting issues • Grief & loss • Managing thoughts and feelings • Alcohol & drug abuse issues

• Communication & problem solving skills • Coping with change • Improving well-being & life satisfaction

EAP is Confidential

EAP counselors comply with all state and federal laws, in addition to a professional code of ethics regarding confidentiality.

Except in life threatening circumstances, no information about you will be given to anyone, including your employer, without your

consent.

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EAP is Free

EAP services are a benefit provided by your employer at no charge to you.

You and anyone living within your household can use this benefit at no cost to you.

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Benefits of EAP • Confidential counseling and referral services performed by licensed, professionals • Up to 6 counseling sessions per year • Employees and all members of their household are eligible • Initial appointment scheduled within 3-5 business days

• 24 hour, toll free line; emergencies within 24 hours: 317.621.7742 or 800.543.4158

Why is EAP services important?

• 93% of employees agree that personal problems spill over into work and directly impact job performance • 60% of employees experience stress-related problems • 87% of employees feel greater loyalty to companies that are willing to help them with their personal problems

EAP Philosophy

• Employees are THE most significant resource of the organization • Satisfied and healthy employees make a successful organization • Home life impacts work life; work life impacts home life •

Employees are responsible for meeting their own needs

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Confidentiality is vital

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We all experience problems

When and Where are EAP Services Provided?

EAP has numerous locations and can direct you to the office most convenient for you.

Appointments are available from the early morning through the evening hours.

An EAP counselor can also be reached by phone 24 hours a day.

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Scheduling An Appointment

For confidential assistance with life’s stressful situations, for you or your loved ones, please call the Employee Assistance Program.

317-621-7742 or 800-542-4158

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