Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

An EAP is a CONFIDENTIAL counselling service provided to employees and their immediate family by the Sudbury Counselling Centre. Counselling is a NORMAL and HEALTHY way to help employees deal with a broad range of issues.

The mission of our Employee Assistance Program has two specific objectives:

	1 - Help employees and their families to become stronger, healthier and happier.

	2 - Assist organizations to create a supportive working environment.

Our counselling service is a regular part of many companies’ benefit package. Firms enter into an agreement with us as their preferred counselling agency, because responsible organizations know that contributing to the well-being of their employees is a smart business investment.

** Frequently Asked “EAP” Questions **

EMPLOYEE – FAQ

Who may use the Employee Assistance Program?
Employees of employers which have an EAP agreement with us can access all of our services at no cost. The employee's immediate family members also have access to counselling sessions.
What is the benefit of an EAP service for me?
The program is designed to help ensure the continuous well-being of you and your family. The counsellors help you to find ways to reach your goals so you can become more focused in all areas of your life.

A growing number of companies realize the necessity of their employee’s welfare. When their personnel is happy, the overall working environment is positive and productive. When people are under an overwhelming amount of stress, due to home or office issues, many will feel the effects.

People who decide to use the EAP services will receive the support they need to reclaim their work-life balance and become more productive in all areas of their livelihood.
When are your services available?
Our services are available from Monday through Friday, with the possibility of evening appointments.
When should I request counselling?
When you are ready to try a new approach to improve a situation, it is a good time to request counselling. The Sudbury Counselling Centre is there to assist you.
Who at the office will know if I use EAP?
No one needs to know. The Sudbury Counselling Centre will keep your information CONFIDENTIAL.
Who pays for the EAP services?
Funding for this program is provided by employers who have an agreement with our agency or with an FSEAP agency.

If you have further questions you can: call us 705-524-9629, e-mail us info@counsellingscc.com, or see a description of our other services here.

EMPLOYER – FAQ

How would the Employee Assistance Program benefit our company?
Over the years, it has been proven that a supportive business is far more efficient than an unsupportive one. When an organization has a positive work environment, employees are happier. When they are happier, production effectiveness increases.

At the Sudbury Counselling Centre, we help to create an overall increased efficiency in the workplace that will benefit the employee as well as the employer.

How would you describe your services?
Our services are professional, confidential, fully bilingual and non-discriminating.

Who should present the EAP to the personnel?
Representatives of the Sudbury Counselling Centre can present the EAP to your employees and answer any questions.

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What presentations can your EAP offer?
We offer a variety of workshops and presentations that teach and encourage the development of a healthy lifestyle and workplace. Workshops can be offered as “lunch and learn” presentations, or they may range from 1.5 hour to 5 hours.

We can also develop a workshop and/or presentation specific to the needs of your group or organization. Examples of workshops include, but are not limited to: dealing with difficult people, managing stress, parenting children and teens, managing change, humour in the workplace, coping with anxiety and more.

For a list of our available workshops call us at 705-524-9629.

Who is the Sudbury Counselling Centre affiliated to?
The Sudbury Counselling Centre is accredited by the Council on Accreditation to offer Employee Assistance Programs.

The agency is also part of Family Service Employee Assistance Program (FSEAP), a Canada wide network of agencies collaborating across the country that provide:

Counselling for employees and their families;
Organizational health services for companies and agencies.