Employee Assistance Program
Life can be unpredictable, and challenges often arise when we least expect them. To support you and your family during these times, Baldwin County Schools offers a district provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible employees and your families. This program provides an easy, accessible way to manage stress and navigate life's difficulties. Available 24/7 all year round, the EAP is here when you need it. To access these free services, simply call (877) 851-1631 or visit the Health Advocate website here.
For the everyday issues like stress, relationships, life transitions, and emotional concerns, the Employee Assistance Program can be your confidential resource for professional support.
The EAP includes:
- Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue, per year with a licensed professional counselor. Counseling sessions offered face-to-face, through text, phone, or video chat.
- Free 30-minute consult with an experienced attorney with reduced fees for additional time and services for legal matters
- Free 60-minute identity theft consultation should identity theft occur
- Referrals to available care and resources for your loved ones
- Access to Perks at Work for exclusive savings and free online classes for personal and professional development
Counseling Sessions
The Baldwin County Schools Employee Assistance Program offers a range of counseling services tailored to your needs. Whether you prefer in-person, virtual, or text-based support, professional counselors are available to help you navigate various challenges including:
- Stress
- Depression
- Relationship and Parenting Issues
- Substance Abuse
- Work/Life Balance
- And more
Your plan includes up to 6 in-person sessions per issue, per year with a licensed counselor. Additionally, text, chat, and video counseling options are available for your convenience. To start your counseling services, call (877) 851-1631. For further details, visit our Resources page.
Health Advocate
Health Advocate provides support for your household and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This includes:
- You
- Your Spouse and Domestic Partner
- Married or Unmarried Dependent Children, up to age 26
- Household Members
Explore the Health Advocate Guide to discover the range of services available at each stage of your life.
Financial Assistance Services
Your Employee Assistance Program offers valuable financial services designed to guide you in addressing your concerns. There is a wealth of resources included to support your financial well-being. Services include:
- Telephonic Assistance: Enjoy unlimited access to telephone consultations, plus a complimentary 30-minute financial counseling session per issue. Certified Consumer Credit Counselors, Certified Credit Report Reviewers, and financial planners are available to assist you.
- Identity Theft Support: If you experience identity theft, you are entitled to a free 60-minute consultation with an identity theft specialist. Additionally, an identity theft kit and other helpful resources are available online.
- Comprehensive Financial Guidance: Your Health Advocate experts can help you with a variety of financial issues, including spending habits, budgeting strategies, credit management, debt consolidation, financial planning, goal setting, and more.
Legal Assistance Services
Your Employee Assistance Program provides access to a nationwide panel of experienced attorneys, offering you the legal support and guidance you need. Legal experts are available to answer a variety of questions to include:
- Estate Planning: personalized guidance on estate planning to help you determine what would work best for your individual situation, whether it's creating a simple will, establishing a trust, or exploring other options.
- Consultation Options: You can choose between a face-to-face meeting or a telephonic consultation, whichever suits your needs. Each legal matter qualifies for a free consultation of up to 30 minutes.
- Exclusive Discounts: Should you decide to retain the services of a network attorney, you will receive a 25% discount on their standard fees.
- Personalized Legal Center: Enjoy access to a legal forms library that includes an extensive selection of forms and documents.
- Forms - Access a wide range of documents to include Wills, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Leases, Complaint Letters, and even Pet Trusts.
- Legal Information - Find detailed information on topics such as Bankruptcy, Divorce, Family Law, Elder Law, as well as various agreements and invoices.
- Personal Login Required - Create a personal account to store and manage your private documents easily.
- How to Access - Visit the EAP Home Page and click on the "Personalized Legal Center" link.
Take advantage of these resources to gain peace of mind and ensure your legal matters are handled with care and professionalism.
Perks at Work
Enjoy exclusive perks at no extra cost with Perks at Work, offered through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Simply create an account to start accessing these benefits:
- WOWPoints: Earn WOWPoints, our virtual currency, with every purchase. These points never expire and can be redeemed like cash. For example, earning 10x WOWPoints is equivalent to getting 10% back on your purchase. Use them for a wide range of items, from flowers to other essentials.
- Live Classes: Explore a variety of live classes, held every Thursday, including Yoga, Computer Coding, Knee Pain Exercise, Chess, Leadership Development, Drawing, Kids Yoga, Knitting, and Karate.
- On-Demand Video Classes: Access a diverse library of on-demand video classes covering topics like Python Coding, Boxing, Beginner Spanish, Cooking, Negotiation, Leadership, Cultural Awareness, Neck & Shoulder Pain, Kids Exercise, and more.
