Employee Assistance Program

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Welcome to the Purchase College Employee Assistance Program (EAP)! The EAP mission is to provide a comprehensive worksite-based program to assist New York state employees and their families in the prevention, early intervention, and resolution of problems that may impact job performance.

The Purchase College Employee Assistance Program is part of the NYS Employee Assistance Program, sponsored jointly by labor and management. Participation in the EAP Program is voluntary and confidential!

I hope you find the information on our website helpful, and I look forward to serving the campus community.

COVID- 19 Update: With many Faculty and staff working remotely, if you would like to set up a virtual meeting with me, please email me at eap@purchase.edu or call 845-580-4805 to speak with me. You may also call the NYS EAP Hotline 1-800-822-0244 to speak with a coordinator at a different facility. There are also some resources that may be helpful in our Resources page.

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<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1276-who-is-eligible-for-services">Who is eligible for services?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP is available to New York State executive branch employees and their families.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1278-what-do-eap-services-cost">What do EAP services cost?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP services are provided at no cost. If a referral is needed, every effort will be made to assist employees in obtaining services that are coordinated with their health benefits.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1283-what-can-eap-help-with">What can EAP help with?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP provides information, assessment and referral for a broad range of issues and concerns:</p> <ul> <li>Anxiety </li> <li>Child care </li> <li>Depression </li> <li>Domestic Violence </li> <li>Elder Care </li> <li>Emotional Issues </li> <li>Family Issues, e.g., parenting </li> <li>Financial Concerns </li> <li>Gambling </li> <li>Grief, Loss </li> <li>Health Insurance Questions </li> <li>Legal Issues </li> <li>Marital Problems </li> <li>Physical Illness </li> <li>Physical, Emotional, or sexual Abuse </li> <li>Relationship Problems </li> <li>Stress </li> <li>Substance Abuse </li> <li>Wellness Programs </li> <li>Work Issues </li> </ul> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1277-what-services-are-available">What services are available?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP provides information, assessment, and referral to community resources to address a broad range of issues and concerns.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1279-who-provides-eap-services">Who provides EAP services?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP coordinators are specially trained to help NYS employees and their families. They understand the unique culture of their agencies and public service, and have in-depth knowledge of local community resources.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1176-what-is-eap">What is EAP?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP is a joint labor labor/management program that provides confidential assistance to employees who are be experiencing difficulties that may be effecting their work performance or who may be looking for help in any multitude of arenas.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1280-is-eap-confidential">Is EAP confidential?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Confidentiality is the cornerstone of EAP. No information may be disclosed without an employee’s permission. The only exceptions to confidentiality are when information is required by law or executive order, when persons are likely to harm themselves or others, or when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1284-how-can-eap-help-supervisors">How can EAP help supervisors?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> EAP Coordinators provide consultation to management, supervisors, and union leaders about workplace issues, the benefit of early referral to EAP, and how to make a referral.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1282-how-do-i-access-eap-services">How do I access EAP services?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> Employees can consult with an EAP Coordinator by phone or in person. To locate an EAP Coordinator:</p> <ul> <li>Contact your agency or facility operator </li> <li>Visit <a href="http://www.worklife.ny.gov/eap">www.worklife.ny.gov/eap</a></li> <li>Call 800-822-0244 (available 24/7) </li> </ul> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1275-what-is-the-nys-employee-assistance-program">What is the NYS Employee Assistance Program?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The NYS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) was established in 1983 to help state employees balance the demands of work, home, and life. EAP is a work-Life Services benefit sponsored jointly by labor and management.</p> <p> As an employer, the state recognizes that employees are subject to stress and pressures that can affect their ability to be effective at work. EAP assists employees in identifying and resolving personal, family, and workplace issues so they can live healthier, happier, and ore productive lives.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1281-can-i-be-mandated-to-use-eap">Can I be mandated to use EAP?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The use of EAP is voluntary. A supervisor may recommend EAP to an employee, but it is ultimately the employee’s decision whether or not to contact EAP.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>

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