Vancouver Secondary Teachers' Association

Contacts   |   Events Calendar  |  Forms 


 
Home
Collective Agreement
Salary & Benefits
FAQs
Teachers on Call
Newer Teachers
Staff Representatives
Executive
Committee Reps
Professional Development
Social Justice
Health & Safety
Working/Learning
Conditions & Bargaining
Parent Contact
Governance
Tackboard
School Team Bulletin
Photo Gallery
  Employee Assistance Plan


IMMEDIATE, CONFIDENTIAL HELP FOR ANY CONCERN.
Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential and voluntary support service that can help you solve all kinds of problems and challenges in your life.

You and your immediate family members can receive support over the telephone, in person, online, and through a variety of issue-based health and wellness resources.  For each concern you are experiencing, you can receive a series of sessions.  You can also take advantage of online tools to help manage well-being.

You’ll get practical, relevant support, fast and in a way that is most suited to your preferences, learning approach and lifestyle.  Caring professionals can help you select a support option that works best for you.

IS THE SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes.  Your EAP is completely confidential within the limits of the law.  No one, including your employers, will ever know that you have used the service unless you choose to tell them.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
There is no cost to use your EAP.  If you need more specialized or longer-term support, your EAP will help you select an appropriate specialist or service that can provide assistance.  While fees for these additional services are your responsibility, some may be covered by your provincial or organizational health plan.

YOUR EAP HELPS YOU:

Achieve Personal Well-Being:
• Personal stress • Depression • Grief and loss • Anxiety • Aging/midlife issues • Life transitions
• Managing anger • Mental health and well-being • Crisis situations • Trauma

Manage Relationships and Family:
• Communication • Relationship conflict • Separation/divorce • Parenting • Domestic abuse
• Blended family issues • Family relationships • Aging parent concerns

Get Legal Clarity:
• Family Law • Custody • Separation/divorce • Bankruptcy • Summons/warrants/subpoenas
• Consumer protection

Get Financial Clarity:
• Credit/debt management • Bankruptcy • Early retirement
• Financial aspects of separation/divorce • Financial emergencies

Research Child and Elder Care Resources:
• Child care • Adoption • Maternity/paternity leave • Schooling • Adult day programs
• Nursing/retirement homes

Address Workplace Challenges:
• Workplace conflict • Workplace performance • Career planning • Violence • Harassment
• Work-life balance • Work-related stress

Tackle Addictions:
• Alcohol • drugs • Tobacco • Gambling • Other addictions • Post-recovery support

Understand Nutrition:
• Weight management • Addressing: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease
• Boosting energy and stress resilience

You can contact your EAP toll-free at 1-800-268-5211 (24 hours a day, seven days a week) or visit counselling at www.fgiworldmembers.com