employee assistance program

10 REASONS 

for Feds to Use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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We all have a need to seek help and consultation at some point in our lives. Whether it's

helping you to navigate life's transitions, improve your experience at work, or maximize your

physical and emotional wellbeing, the EAP is here to assist. This infographic highlights

common reasons to contact the EAP for support. 

Free Counseling 

The EAP o ̃ers completely FREE and

confdential counseling to Federal

employees and their family members.

You can use the short-term counseling 

for nearly every type of situation that

a ̃ects your work or personal life, 

including parenting, time management,

marriage counseling, coping with a

traumatic event, and much more. EAP 

counselors are a nonjudgmental pair of

listening ears and a source of support

for us all. 

Stress Management 

Stress can be brought about by positive 

life changes like moving, a planned 

pregnancy, routine pressures from work, 

family, and other daily responsibilities, or 

traumatic events, such as a natural

disaster, a violent event, or loss of a 

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loved one. The EAP can help you cope 

with stress by providing access to 

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trainings and sources of support as well

as giving you advice on stress reduction

tactics. 

Caregiving 

Responsibilities 

Your wellbeing and productiveness depends 

on your ability to manage work and personal

responsibilities. The EAP can help you and

your family by o ̃ering referrals to child and

adult day cares, in-home assistance, and 

other services for routine needs, such as

transportation assistance or meal delivery. 

The EAP can also share information on

support groups and self-care tips, related to

child care, elder care, and other adult care 

needs. 

Financial Planning 

If you are experiencing fnancial 

di ̨culties or simply want to learn more 

about budgeting and savings, contact

your EAP. EAP services can help

identify and explore your options related 

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to debt management, budgeting,

retirement planning, college funding, 

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estate planning, investment strategies,

and more. 

Legal Assistance 

Occasionally, you may encounter a legal 

issue or have a legal question. Examples of

issues that come up in life include identify

theft, car accidents, family law, and real 

estate matters. The EAP can help you stay

in control of your legal a ̃airs, by providing

information on low-cost and no-cost legal 

6 Treatment for Substance 

options, referrals to advocacy groups and

attorneys, and related educational materials. 

Use Disorders 

Substance use disorders (SUDs) a ̃ect

people from all walks of life and all age 

groups. They are common, recurrent,

and often serious, but treatable and

many people do recover. A Certifed

Employee Assistance Professional

(CEAP) can help employees, managers,

and loved ones by providing education

on signs of SUDs and how to refer those

in need to help, o ̃ering confdential 

counseling, and providing

recommendations for treatment. 

Managing Your

Mental Health 7 Millions of Americans are a ̃ected by mental

health conditions every year. The EAP can

help whether you're aiming to maintain your

healthy mindset or manage mental health

challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and 

post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Response to Violence

(at Work or at Home) 

If you are currently experiencing or have 

experienced abuse or a traumatic event 

at work or home, support is available. 

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The EAP provides free, confdential 

counseling, safety planning for home

and work, support groups, referrals to

community resources, and coordination

with other internal resources when

appropriate. 

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Back to Work 

Returning to work after short-term or 

long-term leave can be di ̨cult. EAP

counselors can provide encouragement and

support and have knowledge of the

workplace environments and resources to

assist in optimizing your return. 

Any Concerns

Affecting Your Work 

and/

The EAP can help with life-changing

events or everyday problems. 

or Personal Life! 

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normal to feel nervous or anxious before

reaching out for help. Contacting the

EAP can be an important frst step to

getting the support you need to be your

best at home, work, and in your 

community. 

Contact your local HR o ̃ce to fnd your agency EAP Administrator

or search OPM's Work-Life Contact Tool available at: 

https://www.opm.gov/CCLContact/. 

WORK-LIFE

employee assistance program 

U.S. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

1900 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20415