Take Care of Yourself: NYC Employee Assistance Program

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a good reminder that taking care of your health includes taking care of your mental health. This month also serves as a time to raise awareness, provide education and resources, support people with mental illness, and reduce the stigma regarding mental illness. 

It is always okay to ask for help when dealing with troubling situations, and NYCHA employees and their family members have a free resource for assistance through the NYC Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  

The EAP offers a variety of services and resources, including education, information, counseling, and referrals to assist with mental health issues, grief and loss, substance misuse, stress management, and other personal and social problems. It can help you find resources in your community such as childcare, eldercare, and financial counseling, or work with your health plan to help you explore treatment options. In all cases, the EAP will work with you until you receive assistance that is affordable and effective. 

Employees and their family members can contact the EAP Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 212-306-7660 or via email at eap@olr.nyc.gov. NYC’s EAP is located at 250 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10007. Visit the website at nyc.gov/eap.  

All EAP services are free and confidential, except in certain extreme situations, and information will not be released without your written permission.