1	EPA Employee Presentation Counseling Associates Created by: Tim Bass © 2003
2	Table of Contents ß At any time click on icon to return to www.catherapy.com Counseling Associates What is an EAP Plan? How do I get Service? Confidentiality
3	Counseling Associates Local, Licensed, and Caring Professionals Over 30 years of service to Delmarva 15 Licensed Counselors Located in Salisbury and Berlin Quality Psychotherapy Treatment Referral Services Addictions Treatment On-Site 24/7 Drug & Alcohol Testing
4	EAP Service We provide fast, local, personal service. Our professional staff can respond to your needs. We are here to help the community of the Eastern Shore.
5	Everybody Needs Help Everybody needs a little help now and then to get through life. All of counseling is confidential to the full extent of the law. We treat each person individually helping them to find the solutions. Counseling Associates is here to help! Counseling Associates provides three basic types of services.
6	1. Referral Service The therapist must first understand the problem that the person is having. Each client is treated individually. We will give the client as much information on his/her treatment options, so the client can make an informed decision on his/her treatment path and the costs involved. If CA believes there are the better providers of the best and most appropriate care for the situation, CA will offer referrals.
7	2. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is a fancy word for counseling. All sessions are fully confidential to the full extent of the law. CA is available 24/7 for emergency assistance. Even if you are out of the area you can call us toll free in an emergency! 877-546-1692
8	3. Addictions Treatment Counseling Associates provides substance abuse therapy through its Gateway Behavioral Health Division. Included with EAPs are: Intensive Outpatient Group Traditional Outpatient Group Individual Counseling Interventions
9	What is an EAP Plan? EAP stands for Employee Assistance Program. This is a program, paid for by the company, that proactively provides their employees’ families assistance to live a better quality of life. The program includes both free psychotherapy sessions and the addictions treatment.
10	Access to EAP The sessions provided for in the EAP is not only for each employee, but the total number of sessions may also be used by immediate employee family members. Example: Joe Smith (Employee) During 1 year Joe has 2 sessions Joe’s wife and son have 4 joint sessions. Total of 6 sessions = Free for family (Depending on EAP plan chosen)
11	Employee Benefits Counseling can help... Improve Relationships Eliminate Anger Feel Good about Yourself Help Troubled Teens Heal & Strengthen Marriages Resolve Grief Eliminate Violence Lift Depression Unravel Family Problems Establish Life Goals Separate or Divorce Civilly Stay Clean & Sober
12	Employee Benefits Counseling can help you... Heal from Trauma Help Disruptive Children Jump Start Your Career Grow Spiritually Manage Fear & Anxiety Reduce Stress Set Life Priorities Manage Change Overcome Gambling Reduce Conflict Balance Work and Personal Life Help Children Adjust to a New Baby or New Siblings
13	Insurance Cost is Lowered Reduced cost for mental health portion of insurance plan.
14	Employees Pay Less Have More Coverage By having the EAP the employee uses it first. The employee would have already had 6 sessions by the time that insurance kicked in. That is a savings to the employee of $126.81! The insurance company is never billed for the first six sessions causing the cost of insurance to go down.
15	Bottom Line Employers Gain: More Productive Employees. Lower Absentee Rates. Reduced Employee Problems. Employees Gain: Access to free help. More likely to get help. Help finding personal solutions. More productive and fulfilling lives.
16	How Do I Get Services? Call 410.546.1692 to set up an appointment. Tell them you have an EAP and the name of your company. Show up for the appointment. It is that simple!
17	Confidentially Counselors are bound by law to keep all information confidential. Normally if your employer called to ask if you were receiving counseling we would not even tell them if you were a patient or not! The only time we would even acknowledge to your employer would be if they mandated that you attended counseling, Then we would simply let them know you were receiving treatment. No other information would be given unless you signed a release form.
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