The Employee Assistance Program offers free, confidential, and short-term counseling to benefit-eligible employees and their household members. To access it, call 833-515-0754 24/7. When you call, you will speak with a counselor who will collect some general information and talk with you about your needs. They will provide the name of a counselor to assist you and you can then set up an appointment. All calls are anonymous. Benefit-eligible employees can use the program, along with their spouse, dependents, and other household members. Common concerns addressed are stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family concerns, work-life balance, alcohol or substance misuse. Learn more at umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits/eap.