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HR QUICK GUIDE: What is the EACC?


This HR Quick Guide is designed to give you a high level overview of the EACC.


The Employee Assistance & Counseling Center (EACC) is a resource for UAB employees and members of their immediate household. This is a free, confidential service. We have a dedicated team of certified counselors, an extensive collection of online resources and a robust schedule of programs and events. 


INFORMATION CONTAINED HERE


What are the core services of the EACC?

Traditional Counseling (individual, couples and family)

Life Coaching

Tele-mental Health/Distance Counseling

Stress Management Programs

Critical Incident Stress Management Services


Where do we go for counseling?

Clients have the option of in-person counseling appointments at the EACC or they may choose tele-mental health/distance counseling. 


How do I make an appointment?

New client? Please complete the intake paperwork posted on the EACC site. This site has additional information for new clients including confidentiality, explanation of phone intake screening and emergency resources.


Returning client?

If you have seen a counselor at the EACC within the past year and would like to see the same counselor again, you should contact the front desk at (205) 934-2281 to schedule an appointment.  You do NOT have to complete new intake paperwork.  New intake paperwork is only required if you would like to transition to a new counselor or different type of counseling.  


How long do counseling sessions take?

Counseling sessions are generally 45-50 minutes in length and will be scheduled at an interval decided upon by you and your counselor.


What are some of the other resources offered by the EACC?

Please visit the EACC website for a full list of counseling and mental health services and resources. Contact information for the EACC is here.


B-Well App: a personalized application for self-care

Code Blaze: resources and tools for minimizing stress

Financial Wellness: financial counseling and resources to help cope with financial stressors

 myStrength for UAB: web and mobile tools for increased emotional health and wellbeing for you and members of your immediate household

One-At-A-Time Therapy (OAAT): an evidence-based therapy session designed to address a specific issue in one counseling session (additional services are available if needed)

Support for managersguidance about how best to work with the EACC to support your employees   




By Patricia Merchant | Modified on: Tue, 29 Aug, 2023 at 3:49 PM
The information in this article has been verified as up-to-date on the date of publication. All information is for general purposes only and not intended to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. For specific questions or support, contact us at humanresources@uab.edu.

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