EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ( EAP )
The Suquamish Tribe Employee Plan provides an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) through The Hartford on the long term disability coverage . The EAP , Ability Assist , offers free and confidential counseling and assistance in resolving situations that may impact your personal or professional life . All of The Suquamish Tribe employees are automatically covered by the EAP when enrolled in the long term disability coverage .
The EAP provides free short-term counseling and referrals to help you deal with a variety of issues that can affect you at work or at home , such as :
� Managing stress and anxiety
� Depression
� Parenting
� Alcohol or drug problems
� Coping with grief and loss
� Legal assistance
� Debt management and budgeting
� Elder care options
EAP counselors are available to assist you 24 hours a day , seven days a week by calling 800.964.3577 . All calls are confidential . When you or a family member contacts the EAP , your call will be answered by a trained professional who will discuss your personal concerns with you and make sure you have access to appropriate resources .
FIND TIPS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT , WELLNESS AND MORE ONLINE
The Hartford offers a wealth of educational resources on their website . Please see the access information under “ Your Benefits Contacts ” in the back of this Guide .
IF YOU VISIT A COUNSELOR
Up to 3 sessions per situation are provided at no charge to you . If more sessions are needed , the EAP professionals can work with your health plan to determine further coverage .
FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL
All EAP counseling and assistance is free and confidential .
Call 800.964.3577 for assistance .
You ’ ll also have 24 / 7 access to GuidanceResources Online ( offered by Compsych ). This resource includes chat sessions with professional moderators and access to hundreds of personal health topics and resources for child care , elder care , attorneys or financial planners .
Visit www . Guidanceresources . com to create your own personal username and password . If you ’ re a first-time user , you ’ ll be asked to provide the following information on the profile page : 1 . In the Company / Organization filed , use : HLF902 . 2 . Then , create your own confidential user name and password . 3 . Finally , in the Company Name Field at the bottom of personalization page , use : ALIBI .
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