Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) Support Resources

The Sioux City Community School District provides access to Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) through UnitedHealthcare and NIS to assist employees when they need it most.

Confidential EAP services cover:

  • Anxiety

  • Stress Management

  • Alcohol or Drug Addictions

  • Family Conflict

  • Financial or Legal Concerns

  • Childcare

  • Depression

  • Eating Disorders

  • Eldercare

  • Marital Difficulties

  • Parenting Concerns

  • Problem Gambling

  • Relationship Problems

UnitedHealthcare  EAP
PH: 888-887-4114 (UHC Enrolled Members)

EAP services are available to employees and their dependents who are covered by the District’s Health Plan. Services include 24/7 unlimited, confidential, and professional services to help find solutions for health concerns, personal and family issues, along with work challenges that you may be facing.  This service gives you a wide range of health and well-being information through one toll-free telephone number (Ph: 888-887-4114) at no cost to you.

NIS – LifeWorks (English) / NIS – LifeWorks (Spanish)
PH: 866-451-5465 (All Staff)

Services through LifeWorks provide eligible employees with access to masters-degreed counselors 24 hours a day through a toll-free number (Ph: 866-451-5465), up to three free in-person assessment and counseling sessions, legal assistance, financial assistance, childcare and eldercare assistance, and memorial planning assistance.

Confidentiality 
Your EAP assistance is confidential and conforms to HIPAA regulations. No names are identified or reported to anyone without your written authorization except in the following situations: by court order, imminent threat of harm to self or others, or situations of abuse (such as child or elder abuse). 

National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233 | 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

Get help with crisis intervention, information and referrals to local services for victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/chat for 24-hour, toll-free, confidential support and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. For TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.

The Crisis Text Line — Text “Home” to 741741

The Crisis Text Line is a free resource available 24/7 to help you connect with a crisis counselor.