When personal or work-related concerns become difficult to manage, UW–Madison’s Employee Assistance Office (EAO) can provide timely solutions for life transitions, physical or emotional health issues, and relationship challenges.
EAO professional staff offer counseling and consultation at no cost to UW–Madison faculty, staff, graduate student employees, significant others, and family members.
With the help of the Employee Assistance Office, employees and leaders develop the skills they need to understand and cope with challenging issues before they develop into more serious concerns. Services include:
The services of the Employee Assistance Office are confidential; no records are kept. Anything you discuss with the EAO consultant will be kept confidential, and will not be released without your authorization, except under special circumstances as governed by Federal and State regulations. See the Confidentiality Policy for details.
To schedule an appointment, contact 608-263-2987 or email eao@mailplus.wisc.edu. Can can visit the EAO website to learn more: https://hr.wisc.edu/employee-assistance-office.
If you are in immediate crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Call 911 for other life-threatening emergencies.