Federal Occupational Health

ABSTRACT. This Research Note reviews the history of the field of EAP, the characteristics of the modern EAP, and the growth over the last 20 years in how many organizations have employee assistance services in the United States and Canada. What are EAPs? EAPs are employer-sponsored programs designed to alleviate and assist in eliminating a variety of workplace problems. EAPs typically provide screening, assessments, brief interventions, referrals to other services and case management with longitudinal follow-up for mental health concerns and substance abuse problems. The source of these employee problems can be either personal or work-related. Those who work for EAPs come from many different professions including social workers