PSU Human Resources

EAP & Wellness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Program Overview

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides assistance to individuals dealing with issues that affect work, home, or family life. Use of the EAP is free and confidential. The program is available to employees, spouses, and eligible dependents.

Main Services

The EAP provides many services that can assist in a variety of life changes and workplace issues which may include some of the following:

Anxiety

Career development

Childcare and Eldercare

Communication

Coping with Violence and Racism

Depression

Drug and Alcohol

Family Resources

Financial

Gambling

Health

Home Ownership Program

Legal Issues

Marriage

Mental Health

Personal Development

Personal Well Being

Resiliency

Stress

West Coast Fires 

Additional Program Resources

Live Well Blog

Spotlight on EAP

WholeLife Directions

EAP Member Webinars

Deals and Discounts

Tools and Technology

How To Use The Program

Access to the EAP can be done face-to-face, over the phone, or online*.  Employees will have a confidential session with a licensed professional counselor who will help solve any problems or concerns. PEBB works with Canopy to offer the EAP service.

Phone

Counselors are available 24/7. Call any of the numbers below to access the EAP:

Portland - (503) 639-3009

Salem - (503) 588-0777

Toll Free - (800) 433-2320

Online Access

Online Member Login allows access to many resources online and chat with a counselor via chat or video.

*Note: Company name when registering is PEBB

Wellness Programs

These programs are offered to employees who are enrolled in a medical program through Portland State. Some programs are extended to spouses, partners, dependents and even extended family members. They are offered at low or no cost to promote healthy living.

Better Choices, Better Health

Better Choices, Better Health is a program that helps manage chronic conditions.

  • Online workshops
  • Connect to online support groups
  • Track progress
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Diabetes Prevention

The PEBB Diabetes Prevention Program is a lifestyle training program that allows participants to learn strategies, with a trained health coach, incorporating physical activity into daily life and eating healthy. Click on one of the following program links to learn more.

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Wellness Center

Mindfulness promotes inner calm and helps connect the mind and body. Studies suggest that practicing meditation can help a variety of things – from insomnia and high blood pressure to anxiety and low back pain. Check out the top mindfulness apps to get started.

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Healthy Team Healthy U

Healthy Team Healthy U is an online program that provides tools to help improve your diet, be more physically active, have more energy and enjoy better health.

  • Peer Support
  • Advanced activity tracking
  • High-tech pedometer and 12 sessions workbook
  • Real-time tracking
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Tobacco Cessation

The Tobacco Cessation program provides comprehensive support at no cost

  • Consultations with a trained quit coach who knows how tough it can be to quit and ways to stay - or get back on - track
  • Nicotine replacement therapy
  • Materials to help plan and stick to a personalized quit program
  • Coverage of certain prescribed medications to help with quitting
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No-Cost Preventive Services

For All Adults

For Women

For Children

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Fitness Center And Other Related Discounts

PEBB insurance companies offer discounts to over 9,000 participating fitness centers and programs nationwide as well as fitness-related discounts. 

WW (formerly Weight Watchers)

Only benefit eligible employees actively enrolled in a medical program can participate for free.The benefit covers up to four 13-week WW series per the calendar year.

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Family Friendly Resources

Adoption

Child Care And Services

Lactation Spaces

PSU has designated certain private locations as suitable for lactating employees under ORS 653.077 who are expressing milk by manual or mechanical means. The following links provide a list of locations as well as a guide for Employee's Breastfeeding and working.

Diversity And Inclusion

  • Commission on the Status of Women is committed to creating a campus climate that supports, encourages and values the full participation of all women within the PSU community.
  • Cultural Resource Centers provides a forum for collaborative cultural, educational and social experiences at PSU and beyond.
  • Native American Center provides a learning center to unite all communities.
  • Mittleman Jewish Community Center provides programs for everyone aged 6-weeks to 100-years. Access to programs is membership-based and anyone can join regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or economic status.
  • PSU Women's Resource Center seeks to empower women and to encourage their active and equal participation in all levels of the university community and the larger society.
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion is a strong resource for information on several PSU networks and task forces, including the interpersonal violence network, safe space network, sexual harassment task force and the sexual diversity task force.
  • SAGE: The Commission on Sexuality and Gender Equity is committed to creating a campus environment that supports and encourages full participation of sexual minorities in all aspects of campus life.
  • Say Hey, NW is an informal reception to honor new professionals of color who have arrived in Oregon/SW Washington during the last 18 months. If you are new or know someone new, please contact Vicki Nakashima, Partners in Diversity, by calling (503) 203-5624 or via email to nakashimav@mac.com

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