University departments or groups of staff can request assistance when facing a shared crisis such as the death of a coworker, serious illness, inappropriate behavior in the workplace, crime, or workplace transition.
- You have the opportunity to discuss your concerns, receive counseling and/or referrals to appropriate outside agencies, and make decisions about how to handle your needs in the workplace.
- Counseling is provided by a licensed, credentialed counselor.
- Common areas of concern for staff include family relationships, bereavement, financial problems, caring for adult family members, child and adolescent development, and substance abuse.
- Conversations with counselors are completely confidential. View our confidentiality policy (PDF).
- Consultations can be provided to supervisors, administrators, coworkers, or family members who have concerns about the mental health of someone else.
- Supervisors can request assistance with managing a poorly performing employee where there is a known or suspected personal problem that is negatively affecting the employee's job performance.
- Department leaders can request assistance with organizational change and transition or group conflict resolution. Workshops can be tailored to the unique needs of a specific administrative or faculty unit.
