Employee Assistance Program
Deer Oaks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service that offers a wide variety of counseling, referral, and consultation services. designed to assist in resolving work and life issues in order to live a happier, healthier, more balanced life.
Who is eligible?
- Full-time, benefits-eligible UHD employees
- Part-time (50% FTE or higher), benefits-eligible UHD employees
- Dependents and household members of the above-listed employees
What types of assistance does the EAP provide?
Some of the most common reasons that employees contact the EAP are:
- Short-term Counseling
- Stress, anxiety, grief, marital/family challenges, relationship issues, addiction, etc.
- Referral & Community Resources
- Locating resources, such as, care for pets, personal care, travel, contractors, education, and managing day-to-day responsibilities at home and work.
- Legal Assistance
- 30-minute consultations with attorneys
- Financial Assistance
- Unlimited telephonic consultation with financial counselors
- Alternative Modes of Support
- Work-Life Services
- Child & Elder Care Referrals
- Ride Reimbursement Program
We help you and your dependents. You and your family are entitled to 3 free counseling sessions per issue. Services provided by the EAP are confidential and easily accessed 24/7, offering you around-the-clock assistance for all of life's challenges.
How do I get started ?
For more information on EAP and services and resources available to you or to request a service, visit Deer Oaks EAP's website call 888-993-7650 or email eap@deeroaks.com. Password and login information can be found in Deer Oaks EAP website information
Monthly EAP Newsletters
Employee Enhancement Newsletter
- October 10th, OnDemand Seminar- Health Minds at Work (World Mental Health Day)
- Recognize and Appreciate Your Work Colleagues
- Managing Political Anxiety
- Digital Awareness for Parents
Supervisor Enhancement Newsletter
- October 28th, How to Lead a Team that Provides Great Customer Service
- Praising Employees
- Managing Conflict on Your Team
- Ask Your EAP!
News for you!
September is World Alzheimer's Month and World Alzheimer's Day is marked on September 21. Alzheimer's disease continues to take a tremendous toll. According to the Alzheimer's Foundation, "One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. It kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined." Alzheimer's also puts a huge burden on family members who take on caregiver roles. If you have a friend or work colleague who cares for someone with Alzheimer's, ask how you might be helpful to them. You might offer to bring them a meal or provide occasional care so they can have a break for their own needs. Organizations that advocate for those with Alzheimer's and support research into treatment, including the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org/get_involved) and Alzheimer's Disease International (https://www.alzint.org), would also welcome donations.
Learn more about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on family caregivers in these articles:
- Alzheimer's Caregivers
- Life with Dementia: Tips for Caregivers and Families
- Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis
