EAP is a benefit provided by some employers to assist employees with personal problems, problems at home and problems at work. Employees may contact the EAP Providers (usually a behavioral health provider) themselves or may be referred to EAP by a supervisor or manager. The employer pays for a certain number of provider visits for each distinct episode. Some reasons why employees might use their EAP benefit are:
- mental illness
- substance abuse
- marital problems
- family issues
- stress
- domestic violence
- performance coaching
- communication issues
- grief management
- worksite violence
- cultural understanding
- anger management
- diversity sensitivity
- executive coaching
- bullying behavior
