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What is the Employee Advisory Services Program?
Employee Advisory Services (EAS) is one of the most established and longest-running
government Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in the nation with more than
three decades of experience. We are a screening, information, referral and
support service for government employees and their family members. EAS is designed
to help you cope with personal problems such as family and parenting issues,
alcohol and other drug abuse, emotional concerns such as anxiety, anger, grief
or depression, and legal and financial difficulties. Personal problems can
affect your health and well-being as well as your job performance. These problems
can be resolved. Unresolved problems may result in family disruption, job loss,
health problems or even death. |
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Who is eligible?
Employees of agencies who have contracted with EAS and their families are eligible to participate. |
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What services are provided?
Professional staff is available when you need someone to talk to, or need help in locating a support group, a referral to a mental health professional for ongoing counseling, an attorney, or a financial advisor.
- Consultation services are available when you have concerns about a family member, a friend or a co-worker who may be experiencing personal problems.
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefings are arranged and facilitated by EAS staff following traumatic events, such as a death or serious injury of a co-worker.
- Training is conducted throughout state government on a variety of topics including Workplace Violence Prevention, Drug-free Workplace, Stress Management and the contractually required EAS Referral Training for Supervisors and Managers.
- EAS provides advocacy with the managed mental health care provider, should you need it.
- EAS can recommend a medical leave for substance abuse and or psychological problems, request a medical or psychological evaluation to determine fitness for duty, and address situations involving work place violence incidences.
- EAS can also assist those employees that hold Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) who have tested positive for drug and alcohol use (as required by Federal Law).
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Is it confidential?
To protect clients, the EAS ensures strict confidentiality as governed by federal
regulations to protect clients. No information regarding an employee's participation
in EAS is rel eas ed unless the employee authorizes it in writing. |
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Is it voluntary?
The decision to participate in the EAS is up to the individual employee or family member. However, in cases of below standard performance, management should refer the employee to EAS. |
