Lutheran Homes of Michigan, Inc. [ Home ] [ About Us ] [ Contact Info ] [ Our Homes ] [ Senior Housing ] [ Home Care ] [ Hospice ] [ Newsletters ] [ Volunteers ] [ Employment ] [ Donations ] [ FAQ's ] [ Links ] EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM What is an Employee Assistance Program? How do I use the Service? What about privacy? How much does it cost? What about the service provider? EAP Contact Information WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM? An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential service designed to assist you and your family with many of life's problems including: Personal Struggles Stress Depression Anxiety Family Trouble Marital Discord Substance Abuse Financial Management/Hardship <Back to Top> HOW DO I USE THE SERVICE? Using the service is as easy as dialing the telephone. Simply call the number below for your area. A referral person will give you information about services that will help you. The referral person will ask questions about you and your problem. The more information that you give, the more they will be able to help you. <Back to Top> WHAT ABOUT PRIVACY? The EAP is a confidential service. No one from your work will know that you've called the service unless you tell someone. The referral person who answers the phone is not an employee of Lutheran Homes, but is employed by an independent counseling provider, and is required to abide by confidentiality guidelines as part of a contract agreement. You may wish to tell a supervisor that you are using the service. It's up to you. <Back to Top> HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The EAP is available to you and your dependent family members at no cost to you. This includes assessment and referral services and may also include a limited number of counseling visits if needed to address a problem. Additional services may be offered with some cost to you, but your insurance and income will be considered whenever possible. <Back to Top> WHAT ABOUT THE SERVICE PROVIDER? Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan (LCFS) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides an array of services for children and families. Services are available throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan through over eighteen service sites. Programs incorporate prevention, intervention, and treatment components to provide a continuum of care. LCFS provides services to persons of varied backgrounds - religious affiliation, ethnic background and economic status. No one is excluded from receiving services. LCFS is a recognized social ministry organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and is accredited through the National Council on Accreditation. LCFS as an expression of God's love, provides hope through quality service. WHY NOT CALL! The employee Assistance Program exists to help employees and their families cope with life's problems. Help is a phone-call away. The phone numbers for the Frankenmuth area and the Livonia/Monroe area are below. Lutheran Homes of Michigan EAP Contact Information: Lutheran Child & Family Service (Frankenmuth Area): 6019 West Side Saginaw Road P.O. Box 48 Bay City, MI 48707 Ph. 517-686-7650 Fx. 517-686-7683 1-800-625-7650 Lutheran Child & Family Service (Livonia & Monroe Area): 15160 W. Eight Mile Rd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Ph. 248-969-0100 Fx. 248-968-7163 1-800-365-5237 <Back to Top> [ Home ] [ About Us ] [ Contact Info ] [ Our Homes ] [ Senior Housing ] [ Home Care ] [ Hospice ] [ Newsletters ] [ Volunteers ] [ Employment ] [ Donations ] [ FAQ's ] [ Links ]