Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At some point in our lives, each of us faces a problem or situation that we can use help to resolve. When these instances arise, the employee assistance program (EAP) can help. 

GW's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available at no cost to you as a benefits-eligible employee and all members of your household (including dependent children up to age 26, whether or not they live at home). For dependent children under the age of 18, a legal guardian should contact the EAP first to establish the most appropriate plan of action. The service can assist you with a range of needs - from finding daycares in your area to confidential counseling (up to 5 sessions). 

Services are confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

*Note: Creating a personal account provides the capability for online appointment scheduling in real time.

Confidential Counseling - Someone To Talk To

Use up to five counseling sessions** with licensed network professionals at no cost to you; you don’t have to worry about copays or deductibles. Benefits-eligible employees can also choose how to access care from in-the-moment support via phone and live chat to email, video counseling, textcoach, and in-person support. This no-cost counseling service helps you address stress, relationship and other personal issues you and your family may face. Highly trained clinicians will listen to your concerns and refer you to counseling with verified availability and other resources for:

• Stress, anxiety,  and depression
• Relationship/marital conflicts
• Problems with children
• Job pressures
• Grief and loss
• Substance abuse
• And more!

**Per person, per issue, per year (As an example, if a person has five different issues in a year, they are eligible for five free sessions for each of those issues.)

Digital Group Support - Strength Through Community

When you are coping with a challenge at home or at work, group support can offer perspective, encouragement, and reassurance that you are not alone. Join virtual, confidential group sessions on various topics where you can answer questions, participate in activities, and provide feedback anonymously. Moderators are all licensed mental health clinicians and subject matter experts.

Animo - Become The Best Version Of Yourself

A digital behavioral health platform through the GW EAP called Animo, can help you address stress, depression, anxiety, and more in a self-guided environment. To begin, complete a brief  emotional fitness survey and choose one of the suggested modules. Each module has five short competency-building sessions that include a combination of videos, audio lessons, and coursework designed to help you foster lasting behavior change.

Work-Life Solutions - Delegate Your “To-Do” List

Financial, Legal And Identity Theft Resources - Discover Your Best Options

You and members of your household have access to legal, financial and identity theft professionals who can help resolve issues and concerns that may arise in your life.

EAP Supervisor Toolkit - Grow As A Leader

As a supervisor, you must manage your own well-being as well as that of your Team. The supervisor toolkit provides helpful resources to boost leadership skills, improve productivity and more.

Recording: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Orientation for Employees

Listen to the recording for an overview of the several ways the EAP can support employees and their families:

You will learn how to:

• Use the EAP to help support your work/life needs (childcare searches, legal needs, financial planning, etc.).
• Initiate a 5-week counseling session at no cost.
• Begin a  textcoach session at no cost.
• Find resources within the EAP that are available at no cost.
• Connect with the GW EAP