Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you’re facing a crisis or need to talk to someone about challenges in your life, the EAP hotline, another confidential resource, is available 24 hours a day at no cost. For more information, see the video below.

The EAP helps you and your family with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, life adjustments and relationship/marital conflicts by offering up to eight free sessions with a professional counselor per person, per issue, per year.

The EAP’s work-life solutions provide referrals and resources for about anything on your to-do list, such as finding child and elder care; hiring movers or home repair contractors; planning events; and locating pet care.

Members may also talk to an EAP attorney for legal issues, including divorce, adoption, family law, wills, trusts and more. A free 30-minute legal consultation is also available.

EAP financial experts can assist with retirement planning, relocation, mortgages, insurance, budgeting, debt, bankruptcy and more.

ComPsych’s GuidanceResources Online is your 24/7 link to vital information, tools and support. Log on for articles, podcasts, videos, slideshows, on-demand trainings and “Ask the Expert” personal responses to your questions. Logon to www.guidanceresources.com and use the Web ID: HISD.

Onsite seminars will be provided throughout the year, so regularly check the HISD Benefits webpage and social media sites for upcoming sessions. 

To learn more about ComPsych’s GuidanceResources EAP, simply call toll-free
1-833-812-5181.

Have questions about counseling? The Employee Assistance Program has answers in the video below:

For better playability, view on Chrome browser.

A Practical Guide to Coping with Conflict
• Resiliency in Response to Political Discord
• Dealing With the Effects of Social Upheaval
• Coping With a Traumatic Event
• When Anxiety Becomes a Problem
• Answering Questions Children Have About Tragedy
• Helping Children Cope With Violence and Disasters
• Talking to a Child During Uncertain Times
Download the Coping and Conflict pdf here

A Practical Guide to Coping with Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss that requires time to resolve. Coping with grief depends on many factors, from personal beliefs to one’s current stressors. Feelings associated with grief can be overwhelming, and getting through each day may be difficult. There are no clear guidelines for the grief process. Each person will resolve their grief in their own time and in their own way. 
Download Grief Handout pdf here.

Traumatic Events Resources
Most people have experienced traumatic and stressful events in their lives. These times are marked by a sense of horror, helplessness, serious injury or the threat of serious injury or death. Traumatic events affect survivors, rescue workers and the friends and relatives of victims. They may also have an impact on people who have seen the event either firsthand or on television.
Download Traumatic Events Handout pdf here.