Q. How much are members charged when using the Counseling Services?
A. Members are not charged to talk to a counselor, and they may use the benefit as often as they like. The fee for this service is included in the retail price of the membership card.
Q. What is a 24 Hour Counseling Service?
A. A telephonic counseling service (also known as an EAP) is a program that offers assistance to both members and their immediate family. Members are eligible to receive assessment, short-term problem resolution or referrals to address personal problems. All services are performed telephonically. If a referral is made for a face-to-face session to a network provider, the member pays the cost of this session.Q. Are counseling services just for members in crisis?
A. No. While counseling can certainly help members who are in crisis, the goal is to assist members in addressing personal problems early in an effort to prevent crisis. The Counseling Service provides assistance with a wide range of personal matters, such as self-improvement, parenting/family, marital/relationship, workplace issues, depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug abuse, gambling, etc.Q. What if a member needs help beyond the scope of the Counseling Service?
A. Our Counseling Professionals can assist in helping align the right resources for the problem. These resources can range from community-based services to private practitioners. The costs of these services are not covered in the program. We can help the member select which services would be of most help to them based on the information they provide.Q. Is this service confidential?
A. The Counseling Service is a confidential program that provides telephonic access to experienced master-level EAP professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These professionals help assess problems and conduct short-term problem resolution for issues impacting work and/or personal life. Except as required by law, we cannot release information without the member's signed consent.
Payment must be made at the time of service in order to receive a discount.
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