Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
The EAP provides professional counseling and information services to help you and eligible family members constructively resolve a variety of personal difficulties and setbacks that may affect the quality of life and job performance.
What does the program offer?
The program offers you immediate confidential access to professional counselors who are trained to help you identify the specific nature of your difficulty and develop a plan to help you resolve your problem. They can assist you with many personal concerns you may have such as:
- Family
- Marital
- Stress and Life Crisis
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
| - Legal Issues
- Consumer Problems
- Emotional
- Financial Difficulties
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Is the program confidential?
Use of the program is confidential. No names, personal records, or other information will be given to anyone without your written consent, except in cases of child abuse, a significant threat to the safety and well-being of self or others, or other applicable state and federal laws.
Who may use the program?
All covered employees, dependent family members or significant others that reside in the same household are eligible to use the program.
What does it cost?
There is no cost to you for using the EAP. The program has been prepaid by the District as a benefit to you and eligible members of your family. Their counselors will explain specific services provided by the EAP when you call.