The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) helps you privately solve problems that may interfere with your work, family, and life in general. EAP services are FREE to you, your dependents, and all household members. EAP services are confidential and provided by experts.
GuidanceResources provides EAP services 24/7 to all employees, State Plan members, their dependents and household members.
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Note: You must contact GuidanceResources for approval before scheduling an appointment with a counselor to ensure your first six visits are covered under the EAP benefit. Dependent or household member will need to provide the first and last name of the employee/State Plan member who provided you with the GuidanceResources contact information. The online chat function is available Monday- Friday 7:00am – 5:00pm MST. |
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Employee Assistance Program Services
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. It doesn’t have to. GuidanceResources provides confidential counseling, expert guidance and valuable resources to help you handle any of life’s challenges, big or small. Learn how the Employee Assistance Program can support you and your household by reviewing this informative flyer.
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Anxiety, depression, stress
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Grief, loss and life adjustments
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Relationship/marital conflicts
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Finding child and elder care
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Hiring movers or home repair contractors
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Planning events, locating pet care
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Retirement planning, taxes
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Relocation, mortgages, insurance
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Identity theft support
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Budgeting, debt, bankruptcy and more
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Divorce, adoption and family law
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Real estate, foreclosure, landlord/tenant issues
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Free consultation and discounted local representation
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Quickly and easily complete a will on your computer with EstateGuidance
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Specify guardians, trustees and property division
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Provide funeral and burial instructions
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Self-care platform offers guided health programs
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Tackle anxiety, depression, stress
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Improve mindfulness, sleep, and more
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Online Tips and Tricks: Once you are have registered and signed into your account, there are several ways to get connected with services. The chat function is available Monday- Friday 7:00 – 5:00 MST and is a great way to request an answer.
Free Webinars and Training
Watch this GuidanceResouces Orientation on-demand presentation about theEAP services.
Live Webinars
Click the link below to register for an upcoming session. If you register and are unable to make the live webinar, it will be available on-demand the next day.
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April 9, 12pm-1pm MST: Are you Financially on Track for Retirement?
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April 16, 12pm-1pm MST: Leading with Authenticity (Management focused webinar, all are welcome to attend)
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April 17, 12pm-1pm MST: Virtual Coffee with Ann (EAP Manager) – Financial Resources (You will need to create your own calendar notice for this training)
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April 23, 12pm-1pm MST: Mental Health Impact of a Medical Diagnosis
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April 30, 12pm-1pm MST: Building Respectful Relationships
Huddles
Training
Training sessions are available on-demand, simply click the link below to start learning.
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Suicide Awareness Presentation (contact eap@mt.gov for closed captioning or alternate formats)
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Mental Health Safety Plan: Safety Plan & Instructions
Managers' Corner
The EAP provides no-cost specialized resources and trainings to help supervisors support their employees.
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Live Webinar April 16, 12pm-1pm MST:Leading with Authenticity - available on-demand after April 16
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Psychological Safety in the Workplace - on-demand presentation
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For Managers: Your Employee Assistance Program - services overview flyer
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Manager Orientation - on-demand presentation
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Critical Incident Support – Request for an on-site counselor for your team
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GuidanceResouces Training Catalog - Choose from a list of workshops to provide behavioral health or professional training to your group. All trainings must be coordinated through the EAP Program Manager, Ann Brewer, at eap@mt.gov.
Well-Being Spotlight
Physical Health and Mental Health – One Great Partnership
As you know, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides a multitude of mental health resources to which you have access. But just as important to our mental health is our physical health, and it is also important to understand how both affect each another. It’s really a “chicken-or-the-egg” kind of relationship. Mental health and physical health are so closely connected, so it’s often difficult to determine which is more of a priority. While everyone has his or her own way to “recharge,” learning to incorporate both concepts into your feel-good routine can take your health to the next level.
Think about this: physical activity has many well-established mental-health benefits, including improved brain health and cognitive function (the quality of thinking), a reduced risk of—or mitigating effect on—anxiety and depression, improved sleep, and improved overall quality of life. Although not a cure-all, physical activity directly contributes to improved mental health as well as better overall health and well-being.
Physical health problems can also contribute to mental health problems. People with chronic health issues often develop depression and anxiety as a result. Proactively engaging in healthy mental health activities and behaviors can help us better deal with physical adversity. While physical activity is not a substitute for mental-health treatment when needed, it can play a significant role in our emotional and cognitive well-being. No matter how we choose to be active, every effort to move counts toward achieving recommended physical activity goals and will have positive impacts on both the mind and the body. (Reed, Paul, MD. Health and Well-Being Matter. December 15, 2021)
Bonus - free resources for extra support and connection:
- EAP Benefits Flyer
- Mindful Movement
- Tips for Boosting Energy
- Healthy Habits
- Building a Healthy Mindset
- Physical Fitness
- Self-Coaching and Affirmations