What is AEAP?
At times, we can all use help. The Arkansas Employee Assistance Program provides
short-term counseling for you and your family. You can use the AEAP for
confidential assistance with personal problems that may be interfering with your
life or work.
Arkansas EAP works closely with the Housestaff Mental Health Service (HMHS) to ensure residents have timely access to quality Mental Health Services when indicated.
What does it cost?
Arkansas EAP is a pre-paid benefit provided to all benefited UAMS employees.
Benefits of your AEAP
For confidential assistance with issues related to:
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Stress |
Drugs/Alcohol |
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Grief |
Work |
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Aging |
Depression |
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Family, Parenting |
Relationships |
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Finances |
Other Problems |
Is it confidential?
YES!! All contacts and information between you and the AEAP counselor are held in
strict confidence. Arkansas EAP follows all of the state and federal
confidentiality laws.
Housestaff Mental Health Service
The Housestaff Mental Health Service [HMHS] is provided by the UAMS College of Medicine for interns, residents, and fellows.
The HMHS assures timely access to a complete mental health program including diagnostic evaluation; medication management; counseling [individual, family, couples]; and preventative programs. Services may be accessed through either the HMHS or the AEAP.
Some HMHS coverage may be prepaid as a College of Medicine service while other HMHS services will require QualChoice involvement. UAMS has prepaid all AEAP services. All services are designed to be quickly accessible and financially friendly.
The offices of the HMHS are located in the Program for Adults, Blandford Building, #5 St. Vincent Circle, Suite 410.The HMHS is directed by Lawrence Labbate, M.D. and coordinated by LaQueita Hodge. Click here for Release of Information Form.
To schedule an appointment, or for further information call 686-5900. Please identify yourself as housestaff.