What is the Westchester County Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
A. The EAP is a confidential assessment and referral program designed to help you manage personal and work-related problems. The EAP is part of the benefit package that is funded by your employer. Although the EAP is not a treatment program, short-term counseling may be available to you through the EAP if it is appropriate to your circumstances. Q. Who can use the EAP? A. EAP services are available to you and to members of your immediate family. You may contact EAP for assistance as many times as needed throughout your employment. Q. Will my employer know if I use your services? A. If you refer yourself to the EAP your contacts are totally confidential. (In accordance with applicable state laws, exceptions must be made for certain reports of child abuse or your safety or the safety of others.) If your supervisor mandates you to the EAP the content of your sessions with an EAP counselor remain confidential but your supervisor will know that you are attending EAP (see #8). Q. What is the
