UW–Madison provides personal counseling to employees (including employed graduate students), their families, and significant others. Consider reaching out to the Employee Assistance Office when you need help with work-related or personal challenges, including these issues and others:
- Work-related stress
- Personal stress
- Anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns
- Parenting and caregiving
- Referrals to alcohol and drug treatment resources
- Personal support related to university disciplinary procedures
- Relationship challenges
- Conflict with coworkers and supervisors
- Grief and loss
Services are cost free
There is no cost for services provided by the Employee Assistance Office. You may use the services of the Employee Assistance Office during work hours with no loss in pay.
If you need services beyond what the EAO can offer, we may refer you to other campus or community resources. We can also help you connect with your insurance provider, which may provide mental health services.
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