April is 'EAP Awareness Month'

Employees are the Postal Service’s most valuable assets.  The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services provide the opportunity for employees to better balance their work and personal lives, thereby increasing their job satisfaction and productivity.

While the EAP is promoted throughout the year, officially April is “National EAP Awareness Month.”  The goal is to make sure employees are aware of their EAP benefits and know how to take advantage of its services.  For confidential assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, call the national numbers at 800-EAP-4YOU (800-327-4968) or 877-492-7341 (TTY for deaf or hard-of-hearing employees). 

Local EAP counseling services are available in Broward at 954-527-6981; Miami-Dade at 305-594-2784 and 305-594-3349; and Palm Beach at 561-697-2191.  Employees throughout the district are encouraged to call.

The EAP is not just for crisis situations. It is a life-management tool, designed to help you sort through life’s ups and downs.  Call the EAP when you need a new perspective on things or when you need help identifying your options and making informed choices. You will gain maximum benefit from the EAP service by taking a proactive approach. Address your issues and concerns before they become bigger problems and interfere with your personal or work life.

EAP services are open to employees throughout the district.  It’s a free, voluntary, and confidential program that offers assessment, referral, short-term counseling, and work/life consultation to employees and their families.  The EAP can help you with anger management, anxiety, coping with change, depression, elder care, family issues, financial concerns, grief/loss, parenting issues, relationship problems, substance abuse, and work stress.  Visit www.eap4you.com for a variety of information on topics including retirement preparation and planning, money management, and military and veterans resources.