Everyone, at certain times in life, experiences personal problems.  Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides assistance for a variety of personal, marital and family problems.  It is your resource for crisis and assessment counseling, as well as receiving assistance in obtaining additional treatment if necessary.

What is the purpose?

The purpose of the EAP is twofold:

• To provide professional assistance for personal problems
• To assist the employee to improve job performance when it is affected by personal problems

Who can participate?

Any active employee of CHW as well as their eligible dependents.

Who are the counselors?

Alan Pevar and Associates, a local counseling and therapy organization, provides the counseling services.

What are some of the problems my EAP can assist with?

Examples include:

• Crisis intervention
• Depression
• Adjustment problems
• Dealing with grief or loss
• Marital or relationship problems
• Sleep disorders
• Family problems
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Anxiety
• Codependency

How many times will I see my EAP counselor?

Your EAP counselor provides brief, specific, goal oriented and solution focused counseling, often in five sessions of less.

Is participation confidential?

Confidentiality is the key.  Whether the employee is referred to the EAP by a supervisor, a coworker, the family, or chooses to go on his or her own, the concerns the employee discusses with an EAP consultant are strictly confidential.  There may be certain situations which by State law require mandated reporting.  Your counselor will advise you of such situations.

Will my EAP help me find additional care if necessary?

Absolutely, if applicable, your EAP counselor will assist with a referral.  Your counselor is knowledgeable of many resources in the community including support groups and various classes.

Is there a cost to participate in my EAP?

There is no cost whatsoever.  This is a benefit provided to you by EPO Plus.

How do I access my EAP?

The employee contacts Alan Pevar and Associates and arranges for an appointment with the EAP counselor.

The appointment is an opportunity to:

• Discuss the problem
• Develop a plan to solve it
• Be connected with the community or health plan resources to help resolve the problem

EAP Location:

Alan Pevar and Associates

1601 New Stine Road, #100

(661) 322-4000

(888) KERN-EAP

(888) 537-6327