History of EAP

The State of New York introduced Employee Assistance Programs as a new service to its employees in 1984. The Stony Brook University local program was founded in 1985.

EAP is a voluntary program designed to offer a highly professional, confidential source of help for people with personal challenges, including work related stress.

Confidentiality Policy 

NYS EAP Coordinators must keep all information confidential unless they have written permission from the client to disclose information.

There are three exceptions to the confidentially requirement:

• The information is required to be disclosed by law, Executive Order, or agency work rule;
• There is reasonable belief a client's conduct places the client, or another person, in imminent threat of bodily harm. Imminent threat is present if there is an immediate threat of physical harm.
•  There is reasonable belief to suspect that child abuse has recently been or will be committed. This includes physical, emotional, and psychological abuse and neglect.

Please discuss any questions you may have about this confidential policy with the EAP coordinator. 

Advisory Committee

The EAP Labor Management Advisory Committee is a Presidential Committee promoting the services of EAP to the Stony Brook University community. The Committee members represent both labor and management. All have voting privileges according to the Bylaws except the EAP staff and the Presidential Liaison. Members represent their constituents’ needs related to mental health and wellness, and workplace issues. The Committee is a source of constructive and positive labor management relations which promotes a healthy, productive and safe work environment.