Employee Assistance Program
What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
- It is systematic way for a work organization to give its employees and their family members access to mental health services
- It is a confidential health benefit offered to assist employees in managing an assortment of personal problems
- It is a management tool used to assist supervisors and “problem employees” in resolving on-the-job performance, behavior and/or personal problems
EAP can provide confidential assistance in the following areas:
| Family Issues | Addictions | Life Transitions | Emotional Difficulties | Work Related Issues |
Marital Problems | Alcohol | Retirement Planning | Stress Management | Interpersonal Conflicts at Work |
| Separation/Divorce | Other Drugs | Balancing Work and Family | Depression | Career Planning and Progression |
| Parenting Problems | Food | Financial Issues | Anxiety | Group Problem Solving |
| Relationship Problems | Gambling | Legal Problems | Grief | Job Dissatisfaction |
| Internet |
BCA staff can assist in designing, implementing, and advertising an EAP. BCA believes the most effective EAP’s are those designed to specifically fit the needs and culture of each client-organization. A BCA consultant will work closely with representatives of your organization to insure your EAP fits smoothly with current policies, procedures, and practices.
We believe your EAP can be a key health-care benefit to your employees and their families. In addition, a well-designed EAP can serve as an effective, cost-efficient tool in managing behavioral health costs and problem employees. Your EAP can provide a first line of defense and an appropriate response to workplace violence and substance abuse problems.