Employee Orientation to Benefits Employee Assistance Program Helping you build a healthier, more productive workplace Employee Orientation to Benefits
Who is Penn Foundation? Penn Foundation is a not-for-profit organization providing innovative, responsive mental health and substance use treatment services for individuals of all ages. Penn Foundation has been serving the community for more than 60 years. Penn Foundation offers 27 distinct programs and provides care to more than 19,000 people annually. Penn Foundation’s mission is to instill hope, inspire change, and build community. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? EAP is a program dedicated to the well-being of a business’s employees – YOU! Employees who are emotionally healthy are better workers. They tend to work well with others and deliver quality service. We strive to meet employee needs by providing counseling, training, HR management and support, crisis intervention, and positive legal discounts. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
What are the types of difficulties for which employees most often seek help? Anxiety Depression Communication skills Coping with major life changes Drug and/or alcohol abuse Grief Marital discord Parenting These are just some of the many life challenges that EAP can help you with. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
How does the program work? Each employee is entitled to FREE sessions. Contact your HR department to find out how many sessions you are entitled to. These sessions can be used by you or by a family member who lives with you. You meet with a therapist to discuss the best course of action. You may use up to two sessions to meet with a psychiatrist at our Sellersville office (only for adults 18+). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
Legal Benefit Free 15 minute phone consultation 20% discount on designated positive legal services including will development, powers of attorney, living wills, divorce mediation, and elder mediation To take advantage of the legal benefit available to you, please contact the Penn Foundation EAP office at 215.257.6556 or 1.800.616.9248. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
How does confidentiality work? Your employer does NOT know who attends counseling. It is against the law for us to tell them without a release of information signed by you. The counselor may not tell ANYONE what you talk about unless you give permission. There are a few exceptions to this rule – suicidal, homicidal, abuse, etc. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
What can I expect when I call? You will reach a live person 98% of the time when you call between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday or between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Wednesday and Friday. You will be asked for five pieces of information: Name Area you live in Company you work for Telephone Number General reason for the call (to schedule you with the most appropriate counselor) Set up an appointment time, and we’ll see you then. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org
Where are you located and how can I contact you? Our main office is in Sellersville. We have an office in North Wales. We sub-contract with counselors in numerous counties for your convenience. Call us to set up an appointment or request legal services: 215.257.6556 or 1.800.616.9248 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Penn Foundation Employee Assistance Program | 520 Washington Avenue - Sellersville, PA 18960 | 215.257.6556 or 800.616.9248 | www.pfeap.org