Employers are finding answers to many workplace concerns with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An EAP can help with cost containment issues related to healthcare, workplace accidents, low productivity, absenteeism and tardiness. At the same time, an EAP can help employees and their families deal with issues that may affect their personal lives and job performance.

The Methodist Healthcare Employee Assistance Program can help you avoid unnecessary costs and intervene with employees. The company, the employee and the employee's family will benefit.

Companies choose Methodist Healthcare because of experience, reputation and quality programs. We have worked with businesses in Memphis and the Mid-South for more than 20 years. Today, we serve companies ranging in size from 50 to 14,000 employees. Together, our client companies total more than 40,000 employees. Your association with the Methodist EAP will ensure absolute confidentiality, high quality service and peace of mind for you, your employees and their families.

EAP Program Components:

• Master’s level counselors
• Problem assessments for employees and dependents
• Critical incident stress debriefing
• Substance abuse professional (SAP) evaluations
• Short-term counseling
• When necessary, referral to a quality, insurance-appropriate provider
• 24-hour emergency access to counselors
• Management training in referring employees to the EAP
• Employee education on-site at company
• Employee communications: brochures, payroll fliers, newsletters
• Quality control/evaluation
• Gatekeeping benefits (optional)
• Mental health managed care (optional)
• Internet Web site

For information on how you can provide this valuable service for your employees, call 901.683.5658 or 1.800.880.5658.