What is Binghamton University EAP?
The Employee Assistance Program is a voluntary and confidential information
and referral service available to BU employees and their dependents.
EAP assists in identifying work-related and/or personal problems
and linking them with the appropriate professional or community
resources. The BU EAP is affiliated with, yet separate from the
New York State Employee Assistance Program (NYSEAP).The cornerstone
of EAP is our policy that all meetings and information are kept
confidential.
In order to ensure that the needs of both administration and the
university workforce are fulfilled, EAP operates within the framework
of a joint labor-management committee. The purpose of the EAP Committee
is to oversee the direction of the program and ensure its continued
support from the represented constituents for the benefit of employees,
their dependents, and the University community.
Who is eligible to use the Employee Assistance Program?
EAP services are available to the entire university community workforce
- faculty, staff, retirees, auxiliary and their
families are welcome to use EAP services.
Is EAP a confidential service?
EAP is confidential to all employees as well as their families. We do not share with
others what is told to us without the written consent of the EAP
client. Written consent from the EAP client is required before any information is shared.
The only exceptions are:
- When the information is required by law, executive order, or work
rule to be disclosed.
- When there is a reasonable belief that's a person's conduct places
himself/herself or another individual in imminent threat of bodily
harm.
- When there is a reasonable cause to suspect child abuse.
*All other information is strictly confidential. Release of information
requires a signed consent form from the individual EAP client
Where are we?
The Employee Assistance Program Office is located in the Library
Ground Floor South Rooms 673.
http://urel.binghamton.edu/Buildings/LibraryTower/BartleLibrary2.html
What services does EAP provide?
The early identification of problems or issues is a positive step
toward a long term resolution. EAP accepts and encourages self-referrals.
We are proactive in outreach, but it is up to you to make contact
with us. Supervisors may refer employees to EAP, but refusal of
EAP assistance is NOT grounds for disciplinary action. Likewise,
acceptance of a supervisory referral will not alter an employee's
responsibility to improve work performance.
EAP
offers employees guidance and direction in a variety of areas
including:
Alcohol and substance abuse
Gambling and other addictions
Lifestyle management/wellness
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Who is eligible to use EAP?
EAP services are free for the Binghamton University community workforce and their
dependents.
To make an appointment with EAP, please contact,
Diane Campbell at (607) 777-6655 |