An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a workplace-based benefit designed to support employee well-being by addressing personal, emotional, and work-related challenges that may impact health, job performance, and quality of life.
The wellness support provided by an EAP can offer employees the tools and guidance they need to manage stress, overcome personal or work-related problems, enhance mental and emotional health, and boost confidence and self-awareness. EAP professionals also work in a consultative role with managers and supervisors to address employee and organizational challenges and needs.
The Meritus Behavioral Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides the following services:
- Short-term Counseling, Case Management, and Referrals
- Wellness Education and Training
- Crisis Incident Support
- Management Consultation
- Wellness Materials/Resources
Any information you share with an EAP professional will remain confidential. No information will be released to anyone, including employers, without an employee’s written consent. The process for obtaining EAP services is kept simple and confidential.
If you are an employee with the Meritus Behavioral Health EAP benefit and are interested in services, please call 301-766-7600 or 800-635-2774 to schedule an appointment with an EAP professional.
For general inquiries on Meritus Behavioral Health EAP services, please contact EAP Lead, Danielle Hudak, DSW, LCSW-C, CEAP at 301-766-7629.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I contact the EAP for services?
There are many reasons employees engage EAP services. Here are just a few examples:
- They feel listless and wish they could just stay home. They aren’t sure why and wonder what they can do about it.
- They are not acting like themselves; feeling irritable, anxious or depressed.
- They are feeling a lack of motivation, satisfaction, and/or success in their professional or personal life.
- They are having trouble sleeping and/or their eating habits have changed.
- They cannot concentrate, perhaps due to an alcohol and/or drug use.
- In the last few years or months, they have experienced significant life changes such as the loss of a loved one, divorce or a job change.
- They experienced a work-related traumatic event and are having a hard time coping with the event and how they are feeling afterwards.