Anyone have experience with EAP

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Specializes in Critical Care, Addiction, Peer Support.

Hi there, I am about to enter an EAP, and wondered if anyone had any experiences with Employee Assistance Programs especially regarding substance abuse/counseling. What do I expect and is the information I provide to them really kept confidential? I am in Ohio, Cincinnati area, if anyone has any advice or experience, it is greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in pediatrics; PICU; NICU.

I've posted previously that I made the mistake of talking to someone in EAP at a previous employer. The next thing I knew, my manager called me into her office & told me everything I had discussed with EAP. I went to EAP specifically so that my manager & coworkers would not know anything about my personal problems. I will never go to EAP at any employer again. Information is not kept confidential.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I would recommend a private therapist/psychologist for just the above reasons.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I did have a very helpful, very positive experience with an EAP counselor. I was never aware of any violation of my privacy.

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Specializes in PDN; Burn; Phone triage.

I wouldn't use EAP for substance abuse issues.

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Specializes in Public Health, TB.

EAP is bound by HIPAA.

My interactions with EAP have always been positive, although I do not have experience with drug abuse issues.

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Specializes in pediatrics; PICU; NICU.

My issue had nothing to do with substance abuse. Every single thing I told the woman I saw went straight back to my manager. None of it was even work related.

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don't.

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I've used EAP and it was worth it! I highly recommend it.

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Also- they legally can not discuss what you tell them to your manager. It's a dr. Ot privilege. So anyone who claims this has happened was wronged or they are being untruthful

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Also- they legally can not discuss what you tell them to your manager. It's a dr. Ot privilege. So anyone who claims this has happened was wronged or they are being untruthful

Nice thought, i would not trust them as far as i could throw them, and i am old

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Very interesting. EAP has always been offered at where I work and sometimes I thought about using them just because I can. Yikes! Something to think about when I need counselors.

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