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10 Easy Ways to Increase Awareness of Your Employee Assistance Program

  1. Place posters in employee common areas (cafeteria, break room, etc.)  Be sure to rotate them periodically.
  2. Place EAP brochures in areas where employees can take one confidentially.  Employee restrooms are a great place for EAP brochures.
  3. Include EAP payroll inserts or brochures in employee paychecks.
  4. Send letters and brochures explaining the EAP to the employees’ household members.  Often spouses and family members do not realize that they have access to this free and confidential benefit.
  5. Include articles provided by the EAP in your employee newsletters.
  6. Include EAP information in all new-hire packets.  Have the EAP send a letter to the new employee’s home that outlines their free benefit.
  7. Utilize the EAP to provide trainings and brown-bag wellness presentations on-site at your company.
  8. Reference the EAP in your Employee Handbook.
  9. Educate all managers and supervisors on how to access the EAP for referrals and supervisory consultation.  Encourage them to mention the EAP in staff meetings.
  10. Have the EAP set up a display booth in the employee common areas.
Remember that low utilization may  =  Lack of education about the EAP!

For more information on increasing awareness, call your EAP representative at (920) 720-1090 or 1-800-894-9327.