Schedule a Confidential Appointment
To schedule an appointment with the Employee Assistance Office, please contact us by phone or email. Appointments are available remotely or in-person. All appointments are private and confidential.
Phone: (608) 263-2987
Email: eao@mailplus.wisc.edu
Hours: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
Access to professional counselors is available to employees 24/7 from LifeMatters
Services
Personal Counseling
Consider reaching out to the Employee Assistance Office when you need help with personal or work-related challenges.
LifeMatters
The EAO provides employees with free and confidential telephone access to professional counselors in support of personal and work-related concerns 24/7.
Grief and Critical Incident Response
When employees experience traumatic workplace events, including death and loss, the EAO provides timely grief and critical incident response services.
Training and Presentations
Reach out to discuss with the Employee Assistance Office the ways in which your group could benefit from a training to address wellness, workplace communication, or other shared issues.
Management Consultation
Managers, supervisors, deans, and department chairs work with the Employee Assistance Office to define and address workplace issues.
Upcoming Webinars
Virtual webinars are offered by LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office to all UW–Madison employees at no cost.
Personal Resilience
Tuesday, May 27, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
One factor influencing our stress level is how well we manage our energy. The concept of energy management is based on a new way of looking at self-discipline. This new approach challenges the widely held view that time management is the key to work/life balance.
Participants will learn about:
- Paradigm shift
- Energy management principles
- Engaged vs. stressed vs. disengaged
- Developing positive energy rituals
This webinar is offered at no cost to all UW-Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Questions?
Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive at the EAO, as well as resources for managers, and information about our confidentiality policy. If your question isn’t answered, or you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly by phone at (608) 263-2987 or by e-mail at eao@mailplus.wisc.edu.