Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health system staff covered by Blue Cross have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Their spouses and dependent children are also eligible for EAP services.

The EAP offers various types counseling services. EAP is a confidential service and is available immediately upon commencement of employment with no waiting period. EAP costs are paid by your employer.

Confidentiality is an important aspect of EAP. To access services, you do not have to notify your employer or anyone in your facility. You or your family members can call the Blue Cross Employee Assistance Centre 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call, in order to ensure confidentiality, you will be provided with options for your selection of individual counseling/assistance. This may include counseling from the identified EAP counselor in your community or geographical area, from a counselor in another community or area, attendance at one of the EAP offices located in Winnipeg, or at your option, telephone counseling, etc.

Ph. (204) 786-8880, TTY (204) 775-0586 or toll free at 1-800-590-5553.