LIFEWATCH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The State of RI has contracted with LifeWatch Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers a valuable employee benefit. Pressures and challenges at home and at work can result in problems that are difficult to handle without professional assistance.
The LifeWatch EAP provides you with confidential counseling and referral services for a wide variety of personal or job related problems.
Your household members and dependents are also covered under the program, because any problem they may have will likely affect you too.
The LifeWatch EAP helps employees, dependents, and household members resolve small problems before they become big ones. Counseling and other psychological services are available to treat problems such as:
- stress
- personal concerns
- couple relationship issues
- legal or financial matters
- substance abuse
- parent/child issues
LifeWatch EAP can also help you when dealing with positive events such as getting married, buying a home or receiving a job promotion. Because these events can be stressful, you may want to seek professional help to assist you in sorting out your new responsibilities.
In addition to counseling, the LifeWatch EAP provides referrals for children, eldercare, financial and legal services as well as for support groups.
FOR EMPLOYEES, DEPENDENTS, AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
The state has already paid for your assessment. If additional treatment is needed, your health care will be accessed once your LifeWatch EAP benefit has been exhausted and you will know up-front what your co-payment, if any, will be.
LifeWatch EAP and its provider offices employ master's level, licensed clinicians. Bilingual counseling is available for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients; also upon request, reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with the ADA.
The LifeWatch EAP is confidential for employees, dependents, and household members. An individual's right to privacy is protected under law, and no information can be released without that person's written consent.
The LifeWatch EAP's 24hour, toll-free crisis line (1-800-333-6228) and TT/TTY (1-800-745-5555) are available for all company employees, dependents, and household members.
HOW TO USE THE LIFEWATCH EAP
Simply call 1-800-333-6228 or TT/TTY 1-800-745-5555 to schedule an appointment or request a referral.
Appointments are available day and evening at a convenient location, there is no waiting list.
The LifeWatch EAP has provider offices nationwide.
On your first visit, an intake counselor will assess your situation to determine the best course of action. If you require treatment, you will continue your appointments until an agreed upon conclusion.
You may also call Laura Kenerson, director of personnel services at 874-5271
