Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all employees with the goal of offering support and promoting a healthy state of mind and wellbeing, both in and out of the workplace, with the goal of offering emotional support during this stressful time. Telephonic or video consultation via Zoom is available, and employees can access this service using most smartphones, tablets, and computers with a camera. Employees may contact EAP and other resources as follows:
New York State Employee Assistance Program Office
1-800-822-0244
goer.ny.gov/employee-assistance-program
NYS Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Emotional Support Line
1-844-863-9314
omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988