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.

• Anxiety, depression, stress
• Grief, loss and life adjustments
• Relationship/marital conflicts

• Retirement planning, taxes 
• Relocation, mortgages, insurance
• Identity theft support 
• Budgeting, debt, bankruptcy and more 

• Divorce, adoption and family law
• Real estate, foreclosure, landlord/tenant issues
• Free consultation and discounted local representation 

• Quickly and easily complete a will on your computer with EstateGuidance
• Specify guardians, trustees and property division
• Provide funeral and burial instructions

• KOA Care 360 - Program Registration Steps
• KOA Care 360 - How it Helps
• KOA Care 360 - FAQ

• Self-care platform offers guided health programs 
• Tackle anxiety, depression, stress 
• Improve mindfulness, sleep, and more
• 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 EAP services.  

Scheduled Trainings - All Session Times are 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST

• March 3: I Thought I Could Retire by Now: Managing the Emotions (Details)
• March 4: The Importance of Participating in Your Employer’s Retirement Plan (Details)
• March 5: Sailing On: A Guide to Transitioning into Retirement (Details)
• March 10: Are You Financially on Track for Retirement? (Details)
• March 17: 10 Strategies to Improve Your Finances (Details)
• March 18: The five Pillars of Personal Finance (Details)
• March 24: Paying off Debt While Building Wealth (Details)
• March 25: Basics of Estate Planning (Details)

Huddles

On Demand Training Opportunities

Training sessions are available on-demand, simply click the link below to start learning. 

• Building Respectful Relationships

• Developing a Growth Mindset

• Emotional First Aid/Resilience 

• Leading with Authenticity

• Managing Up for Personal Success

• Managing Worry and Anxiety

• Mental Health Awareness

• Mental Health Safety Plan: Safety Plan & Instructions

• Stress-Burnout and Recovery Training

• Strategies to Improve Resilience

• Supporting A Loved One With Addiction

• Suicide Awareness Presentation (contact eap@mt.gov for closed captioning or alternate formats)

Managers' Corner 

The EAP provides no-cost specialized resources and trainings to help supervisors support their employees. 

Management-Focused Training Courses - All Session Times are 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST

• March 11: Coaching vs Directing: A Guide for Leaders (Details)
• LinkedIn Training: Realistic Strategies to Talk About Mental Health at Work 

 On-Demand Trainings

• Brining Out the Best in Others - on-demand presentation 

• For Managers: Your Employee Assistance Program - services overview flyer

• Coaching vs Directing: A Guide for Leaders   

• Critical Incident Support – request for an on-site counselor for your team

• Leading with Authenticity - on-demand presentation 

• Manager Orientation - on-demand presentation 

• Managing Remote (or hybrid) Employees - on-demand presentation 

• Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations - on-demand presentation  

• Psychological Safety in the Workplace - on-demand presentation

• 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.  

 Manager Support

• Supporting Employee Well-Being
• Be an Active Listener
• Conflict Resources (toolkit)
• For Managers - Your Employee Assistance
• Toolkit for Managers/Supervisors

 Financial Support

• Stress can come from many different directions, and the first few months of the new year might include residual concerns from the past holiday season. Financial stress may come from combination of factors such as a loss of work, increasing debt, and unexpected expenses. Know that you are not alone and help is available. The American Psychological Association completed a study that shows 72% of Americans experience financial stress at least some of the time. (HelpGuide.org, July 31, 2024)

  You may be asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Creating a plan is the first step to finding relief and should include identifying your top sources of financial stress by making a list of the specific items keeping you up at night. Many tools are available that provide guidance to help you create a monthly budget. Budgets help you avoid spending more money than you have and can also set you up for a plan to save money for future goals. Making the most of your income starts with balancing “needs” versus “wants” to identify any potential money saving strategies to cut costs. Creating a strategy to reduce debt starts with identifying where your money is being spent (credit card debt) and then making a plan to pay off those debts. Methods to consider include the “snowball method” of paying off debts one-by-one by focusing on the smallest balances first. Another option is the “high-rate method” which focuses on credit cards/loans with higher interest rates and paying them off first.

  How can the Employee Assistance Program help? Guidance Resources has a multitude of resources available and accessible 24/7 either by calling (1-844-506-5374) or logging into your confidential account online. When you call, you can request to be scheduled with a Certified Public Accountant or other financial expert; this option has unlimited availability to allow for multiple questions to be asked as you move forward. Another helpful resource is the Financial Wellness Toolbox which includes articles, interactive resources, and webinars to increase your financial knowledge.

  Lastly, don’t forget that you also have unlimited access to attorneys to assist and answer questions related to any financial concerns you may have. This option is available by calling Guidance Resources and requesting an appointment be set up at your convenience. Staff attorneys are available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mountain time.

  Bonus - free resources for extra support and connection:

  • EAP Benefits Flyer
  • Legal Guidance Flyer
  • Financial Guidance Flyer
  • Tax Prep Flyer
  • Finances and Fighting: Arguing Over Money
  • Caring for Your Mind and Money (Mental Health America)
  • Teaching Your Child About Money
  • March Huddle Schedule