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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential counseling and
referral service available as a benefit to employees and their dependents.
The EAP is provided as a prevention service designed
to help MGHS employees with personal problems before work performance is
affected.
Marquette
General Hospital's Employee Assistance Program has been providing
EAP services
for sixteen years.
What
kinds of problems are covered?
The
single largest group of problems seen by the EAP are marital and
family problems, but any personal problem causing an employee stress
can be referred to the EAP. This would include depression, work
relationship problems, financial problems, legal issues, alcohol/drug
abuse and addiction problems, parenting issues, gambling, ect.
How
do you make an appointment?
Appointments
are scheduled by calling 906-225-3147.
How
much does it cost?
Any service received from the EAP is without charge to the employee.
If additional referrals are needed - to a psychiatrist, special
counselor, physician, ect., These costs are the responsibility of
the client although health insurance may cover a share of the cost.
Who
is eligible?
All
employees and their dependents.
What
are the EAP direct services?
Crisis
intervention, up to eight counseling sessions,
case management,
and follow-up are basic EAP services.
Who
will know about it?
Services
are completely confidential between the EAP Counselor and the client
unless the client agrees, in writing, to release information. This
is a right protected by Federal Law. Exceptions such as when child
abuse is involved are explained prior to the first session.
Marquette
1414 W. Fair Avenue, Suite 232
Marquette, MI 49855
1-800-562-9753, ext. 3147
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