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 EAP services.
Scheduled Trainings - All Session Times are 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST
- October 8: Understanding Depression
- October 9: Languishing, Flourishing, and Your Mental Health
- October 16: Mental Health Awareness
- October 22: Psychological Avoidance and its Impact on Your Mental Health
- October 23: The Impact of a Difficult Childhood on Your Adult Life
- October 29: Feeling Stuck? Practical Ways to Get Yourself Going Again
Huddles
On Demand Training Opportunities
Training sessions are available on-demand, simply click the link below to start learning.
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Mental Health Safety Plan: Safety Plan & Instructions
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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
- October 15: Self-Care Tips for Managers
On-Demand Trainings
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Brining Out the Best in Others - on-demand presentation
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For Managers: Your Employee Assistance Program - services overview flyer
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Critical Incident Support – request for an on-site counselor for your team
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Leading with Authenticity - on-demand presentation
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Manager Orientation - on-demand presentation
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Managing Remote (or hybrid) Employees - on-demand presentation
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Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations - on-demand presentation
- Psychological Safety in the Workplace - on-demand presentation
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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.
Manager Support
Depression Awareness
October is an important month for mental health, including the observance of National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and World Mental Health Day on October 10. These observances raise awareness about mental health and emphasize the significance of taking care of our emotional well-being. Both serve as reminders to prioritize our mental health and the need to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental health screenings are crucial, especially for younger individuals. Approximately 50% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% begin by age 24. When conditions are recognized earlier, they can be more effectively treated, leading to better outcomes.
Mental health screenings help identify a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:
- Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm, etc.)
- Anxiety disorders (panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.)
- Eating disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Personality disorders
- Substance use disorders
- Psychotic disorders
World Mental Health Day highlights the need for accessible mental health services worldwide. It’s a day to come together and bring awareness to the availability of mental health screenings to identify and treat issues early and prevent unwarranted suffering and hardships.
- Mental Health Day Toolkit (ComPsych)
- Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Health (Mayo Clinic)
- Depression Screen Tool (Mental Health America)
- Ways to Heal After Personal Trauma and Setbacks