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.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Tuesday, April 22, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom
The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the individual differences in how people learn and process information. People with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other learning differences are all considered neurodiverse. This session will focus on supporting these employees and helping them to thrive.
Participants will learn about:
- What is neurodiversity and why is it important?
- Benefits of a neurodiverse workplace.
- Understanding neurodiversity traits
- Communication strategies with neurodivergent employees
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.