Employee Assistance Program

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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential resources to help State employees and eligible family members address challenges which may impact job performance, affect well-being, and take a toll on overall health. EAP services are provided at no cost to employees and eligible family members. 

Employee Assistance Program Provider

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800-833-3031   www.EAPHelplink.com   Company Code: IOWA

Please remember the EAP line is open 24/7/365  and is ALWAYS answered by an Acentra Health Master’s Level Counselor. We are here when you need us!

EAP services are provided by Acentra, a nationwide health care management company. Calls to Acentra counselors are confidential, and information will not be shared with anyone unless you provide written permission. The only legal exceptions to confidentiality are in cases where there is child or dependent adult abuse/neglect or in life-threatening situations. 

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Eligibility

Full and part-time employees who receive a paycheck from the State of Iowa are eligible to use EAP services. Members of the employee's household are also eligible to use EAP services. Upon employment termination, employees and their family members remain eligible to use EAP services for up to 30 days following termination.

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EAP Services

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Appointments with EAP counselors

  • Appointments with EAP counselors are available during business hours as well as some evenings and weekends.   
  • You may see a counselor on your own time and no one will need to know. If you need to see an EAP counselor during work time, you will need to:
  • Get approval from your supervisor for time away from work.
  • Sign a release of information form provided by the EAP counselor. This allows the counselor to confirm your work time attendance with your supervisor.
  • No other information will be released without your written permission.
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Cost of EAP Services

  • There is no charge to you for services provided by the EAP. However, EAP services are intended to be short-term in nature.
  • Counseling services are limited to six (6) sessions with an EAP counselor per incident. If an EAP counselor refers you to other resources for additional help, those resources may charge for their services. EAP counselors will work with you to identify resources that are affordable or that may be partially covered by your health insurance. Life Coaching services are generally provided for up to nine weeks. If you have questions about whether you are covered by the EAP, contact your human resources associate (HRA), personnel officer (PO), or district court administrator.
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On-Demand Monthly Webcasts

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 Available anytime, any day, the EAP is a free, confidential program to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.  Acentra offers monthly webinars to support overall health and wellness. 

Here is the 2025 webinar calendar.

 

Webinar for August:  

In this webinar, we will explore the impact of strong social ties, community engagement, and volunteering on our well-being. We will also learn how to deepen connections for a more fulfilling life. 

 Please see the attached webinar information entitled:  Connectedness: Cultivating Meaningful Social Connections

Available on demand: August 19, 2025

Broadcast Length: 60 Minutes

Cultivating Meaningful Social Connections Webinar

Cultivating Meaningful Social Connections Tipsheet

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Missed last month's Online Seminar?

Online Webinar for July:  

During this month’s webinar, learn to build mental and emotional resilience and practical strategies for enhancing well-being and confidently navigating change. 

 Please see the attached webinar information entitled:  The Power of Resilience

Available on demand beginning July 15, 2025

Broadcast Length: 60 Minutes

The Power of Resilience Webinar

The Power of Resilience Tip Sheet

How to Access:  Go to your EAP website:  www.EAPHelpLink.com Enter your code: IOWA and look for Online Seminars in the lower left-hand corner of this homepage or you can search for them by title.

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Acentra Resources

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Acentra EAP Quarterly Newsletters

Balance is a newsletter specific to employees and their family members which features helpful information for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Current Balance Newsletter

 

Solutions, is a newsletter specific to managers, supervisors, and human resources staff, featuring management resources available through the EAP, and other recommendations on how to manage issues that arise with employees. 

Current Solutions Newsletter

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Past Newsletters

EAP Balance and Solutions Past Newsletters

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