FAQs

What is Employee Assistance Services, Inc.?

EAS is an employee assistance program that offers help to employees and their dependents with personal or family problems.  This confidential, company-sponsored program is available 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, 365 days a year.

How long has EAS, Inc. been around? Since 1988, EAS has been providing quality employee assistance services to companies in the Fox Valley and Chicagoland areas.

How do employees contact EAS?

Employees call a local and confidential phone number to speak to a professionally licensed counselor.  Services can be provided in English and Spanish.

What are EAS's fees for employees?

EAS in an employer-sponsored benefit, at no cost to the employee.

Is EAS confidential?

EAS counselors are bound by law to maintain the full privacy of anyone who calls.

Can a supervisor refer an employee to EAS?

A supervisor may make a referral to EAS.  The initial call is often made by the supervisor with the full knowledge of the employee.  Once the employee contacts the EAS counselor, certain information may be shared with appropriate releases.

Who can use EAS?

EAS is available to all employees of the company and any members of their immediate family.