Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs provides valuable information, educational materials, resources, and self-assessments on key behavioral health topics, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, alcohol abuse, and health and wellness, to help you live healthy and work well. In addition, many EAP programs include Management Consultation, Legal & Financial Services, Health and Wellness Presentations, counseling Services and Critical Incident Response.
Employee Assistance Program Information
EAP Health and Wellness Presentation List
For questions about FOH EAP
Health and Human Services
Federal Occupational Health
Employee Assistance & Work/Life Programs
- Douglas Cyr, 415-426-7448
- douglas.cyr@foh.hhs.gov
Ergonomics
EAP also sponsors Ergonomics training and assessments. Basic Ergonomic Principles include:
- Position and support the body in neutral
- Arrange work and workstation for functionality and neutral work postures
- Avoid fatigue/discomfort
- Utilize micro-breaks/stretches/move often
- Alternate work tasks, practices & work postures
Services are fee-based and do not include equipment. Check with your agency first to see if there is a budget to buy equipment. To find out how your agency can access these services contact:
- Arthur Plumstead, PT, CIE
- Ergonomics Clinical Program Manager, Environmental Health, and Safety Services
- Program Support Center
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- 450 Golden Gate Avenue
- San Francisco, CA 94102
- Office: (415) 279-9949
Please note, FOH is not the EAP provider for all federal agencies in the Bay Area, but all are welcome to attend the presentations. To find out if FOH is your provider please ask your HR department.
2017 EAP Program Handouts:
Civility in the Workplace Slides
Civilitiy in the Workplace Handout
2016 EAP Program Handouts:
Road to Resiliency
Road to Resiliency Resources
Get a Good Night Sleep
Dealing with Challenging Interactions Resources and Tips
Coping with a Traumatic Experience
Federal Resources for Caregivers
Caregiver Websites
CA Elder Care Resources