The Employee Assistance Program
Student Success Center, Suite 240
(920) 424-2061
AN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh values its employees and the unique contribution each person makes to enhance our university community. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) reflects this commitment to employee well-being through offering an array of free and confidential services for employees experiencing personal or work related problems. If you have questions about how EAP can be of help to you call (920) 424-2061.
HOW CAN EAP HELP WITH PERSONAL ISSUES?
EAP services can help you and your family to resolve personal problems affecting job performance and/or personal well-being. Typical problems may include: alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety, appetite or eating problems, sleeplessness, low mood, loss of concentrations, anger management, grief, catastrophic illness or loss, marital/family discord, relationship problems at home or on the job.
The UW Oshkosh Foundation has set up the one-time, interest-free loan program to help all UW Oshkosh employees who have half-time or greater contracts (.50 FTE) manage and cope with compensation decreases resulting from approval of the state Budget Repair Bill.
Read more details here: UW Oshkosh Foundation Loan Program
HOW CAN EAP HELP WITH WORK RELATED ISSUES?
EAP services can provide assistance to you and your colleagues to better deal with co-worker conflicts, job stress, concerns about job performance, improving workplace communications, or issues related to sexual harassment.
EAP SERVICES
- Personal/family consultation & support
- Referral to appropriate community resources as needed
- Consultation with supervisors, union stewards, faculty and academic staff
- Career Counseling
- Coping with difficult work situations
- Education including a self-help library
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the Employee Assistance Program. All information regarding your use of the program is strictly confidential within the limits of state and federal regulations. Your job security and promotional opportunities will not be jeopardized due to involvement in the program.
THE COST?
EAP services are free of charge. If a referral to an outside agency is needed, every effort will be made to assist you in securing services that are coordinated with your health care benefits.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Employees can contact EAP at 424-2061, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment and/or to request a return call from an EAP counselor. The EAP office is located in the University Counseling Center, Student Success Center Suite 240 on the corner of Elmwood and Lincoln Streets. Evening hours are available by appointment on Mondays during the academic year.
EAP Staff
Staff members of the Employee Assistance Program who are available to meet with clients include:
- Joe Abhold, Ph.D, Counseling Center Director
- Michael Altekruse, Ph.D.
- Kim Charniak, MSW
- Hongying Chen, Ph.D.
- Mary Mattson, MSW, LCSW
- Kathleen Mueske, MSE, LPC, EAP Director, Counseling Center Associate Director
- Elena Petrova, Ph.D.
- Laura Sandberg, MSSW, LCSW
University Services Associates
- Barbara Kargus
- Jane Roloff
