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Employee Assistance Program
LifeMatters
LifeMatters, the employee assistance program (EAP) through Empathia, is available to Cal Poly Humboldt employees and their dependents/permanent household members. Employees can call LifeMatters 24/7/365 to speak with a licensed counselor about issues related to mental well-being, including job stress, financial issues, person relationship issues, substance abuse concerns, or anything else that you may need to talk through.
In addition to this initial conversation and assessment of needs, the following benefits and services are available to Humboldt employees:
- 8 free, confidential counseling sessions per issue per year. If continued services are required, Empathia with find a licensed counselor who will work with your insurance plan (if applicable)
- Access to lifematters.com (webinars, self-assessments, interactive courses, trainings, videos, and articles)
- Financial consultation (debt management, budgeting, credit report review).
- Physical and behavioral health assessment
- Eldercare and Childcare resources
- Legal consultation
- Smoking cessation program
- ‘Find a Tutor’ resource
- See the Empathia Employee Guide for more information about well-being & WorkLife services
How to Access Services
To access the Empathia password, please login to your MyHumboldt portal. The password is located in the View Paycheck and Benefits section.
mylifematters.com
To learn more about the services offered through LifeMatters by Empathia, please review:
Resources
- EAP Privacy Notice
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Notice. - Empathia Employee Guide
- LifeMatters App
Flyer - LifeMatters Brochure
- LifeMatters Video
2 minute orientation video - LiveMatters Website Guide
- Self-Guided Journey, LifeMatters
The self-guided journey is an opportunity for you to learn skills and coping strategies at your own pace.