EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Information for the Employee

Once in a while all of us are troubled by personal, family or work problems.  Many times we can solve the problem ourselves.  But if you have a situation which begins to affect your relationships and daily performance, it is wise to seek help.

EAS is a confidential and free service offered to all employees and their immediate families of the 125+ business, organizations and municipalities currently under contract in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties of New York.  The program offers assistance with a broad range of issues which may be affecting your life and work including:

• Stress                         

• Marital

• Communication

• Career

• Emotional

• Family

• Financial

• Legal

• Alcohol/Drug Use

• Team Building

• Personality Conflict

There is no cost to you for assessment, consultation and short-term counseling done by EAS.  If an outside referral is made, your financial situation and insurance coverage will be taken into consideration.  You will be informed of any cost involved.

You or a family member can request assistance from EAS by simply calling for an appointment:  1-800-724-0747   or   518-563-8293.

Appointments are arranged between 8:30am and 7pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30am and 5pm on Friday.  In the event of an emergency, counselors are available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

All contacts with EAS are completely confidential and unless you give your explicit permission, no on else will be informed.  However, if EAS believes there is a threat of serious harm to yourselves or others, the law may require us to report the situation to authorities.

A supervisor may refer an employee to EAS if job performance has fallen below an acceptable level.  This is an opportunity for the employee to work out any personal or job-related problems which may be affecting performance.  The only information a supervisor will receive is the employee's cooperation with the referral.  No personal information will be released without your written consent.

EAS offices are located in Plattsburgh, Malone, Westport and in Saranac Lake.  When scheduling your appointment you may choose whichever location is most accessible for you.

EAS is provided as a benefit to you...use it!

If you have a question about our services, email: easmail@bhsn.org