TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
The employee assistance program (EAP) is designed to provide professional assistance to faculty, staff, and their families* in assessing and resolving personal matters. Please review the LifeMatters brochure or LifeMatters website guide for additional information regarding the wide array of resources available from Empathia. Benefits include:
- 24/7 telephone assessment/counseling (1-800-367-7474)
- Access to MyLifeMatters (please email payroll@sonoma.edu to obtain the campus specific password)
- 6 free in-person counseling sessions with a local counselor
- Work/life resources and referrals
- Financial consultation with a certified financial counselor
- Legal consultation with an attorney
- Smoking Cessation Program
- Access to Spanish-speaking counselors
- …and more!
Free Counseling Sessions
Empathia is now providing our employees and their immediate families* up to six free counseling sessions, previously three. Take advantage of these free sessions by calling 1-800-367-7474.
October Empathia Webinar
- How to Deal with Depression in Your Family
Learn how to recognize signs of depression in a family member, ways to provide support, and tips for maintaining your own self-care.
Empathia Monthly Promotional Content
As a reminder, employees can download The LifeMatters® App for convenient access to materials.
*Eligible family members: Spouse, Dependent Child(ren) up to age 26