Arkansas Employee Asistance Program for UALR

Everyone has problems at one time or another. Problems, like people, come in all sizes, types, intensities, and can come at any time. Problems sometimes start small, but can grow and spread to other area of a person's life threatening; a marriage, a career, or both.

The Arkansas Employee Asistance Program (AEAP) was developed to provide counseling, information, and management consultation for employees who experience some form of personal distress. The program was implemented as a result of the commitment to the well-being of the valued employees. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock recognizes the need to include family members in the helping process; therefore, your family members are eligible to participate in the EAP.

The EAP provides professional counseling, and/or referral to a community resource for a wide range of problems and situations.
If you are a first-time supervisor. you may be experiencing a whole new range of difficulties that an outside "sounding board" may help you with.
Experienced supervisors may seek help to determine the appropriateness of referring employees who might be experiencing personal problems affecting work performance.

Other concerns you may use AEAP for include:

Stress Management
Financial Concerns
Alcohol and other Drug Abuse
Elder Care
Job/Career Issues
Parenting
Legal Issues
Wellness
Marital/Family Problems
Personal/Emotional Concerns

This is not a laundry list of all the problems people have and the EAP is not a cure-all. It doesn't get involved in grievance or disciplinary problems and it is not designed to replace any personnel or management procedures. But, it is certainly a good place to start when you're facing problems that could get you down.

Your first appointment provides an opportunity for you and the EAP counselor to identify the problem and, working as a team, begin outlining solutions. If you have a particular problem that you aren't sure the EAP can help you with, give us a call

UALR has prepaid the entire cost of the program. If you are referred to a community resource in a specialized area, and you choose to use services other than your EAP, you will be responsible for the those costs. The EAP counselor works closely with the employee/client to choose from a full range of referral options that are within the employee's financial means as well as meeting the personal needs. The EAP staff will follow up to ensure that you are satisfied with the assistance provided and that every effort is being made to resolve your concern.

Your privacy is a prime concern with AEAP and your privacy is protected by state and federal law and professional standards of confidentiality. Any records or notes remain in the EAP and do not become a part of a personnel file, or any other record. If you accept a referral to the EAP by a supervisor, the EAP will release only that information that you expressly authorize.

The professional team at AEAP have years of experience and training and we appreciate the opportunity to server you and your family. We invite you to call us when you are experiencing problems or concerns or need information on health related topics.

AEAP staff is accessible. We are available for emergency situations 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Appointment are made for non-emergency situations during day or evening hours.
Asking for help could be the first step toward resolving a problem and a positive way to overcome a troublesome situation.