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Counseling and Therapy Services

The Arkansas Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides professional counseling and/or referral to community resources for a wide range of problems and situations including stress management, financial concerns, alcohol and other drug abuse, elder care, job/career issues, parenting, legal issues, marital/family problems and personal/emotional concerns.

The EAP is staffed by a team of licensed therapists who provide services.  Specific areas they can help with include the following:

  • Anger management
  • Eldercare
  • Grief/bereavement
  • Individual life skills training
  • Life/Career coaching
  • Personal/emotional concerns
  • Referral/resource assistance
  • Relationships
  • Short-term, individual and family counseling
  • Stress management
  • Substance Abuse
  • Wellness training
  • Work-related issues

Points to Note

  • Absolutely Confidential! (exceptions: suicidality, homicidality, or child abuse)
  • No cost for services
  • Easy timely access and seen as often as indicated
  • EAP has its own electronic medical records that are not connected to the UAMS medical records system (EPIC)

How the EAP Works

  • Call 501-686-2588 to make an appointment. You should personally call to make the appointment.
  • The EAP is open during regular business hours. Late appointments are available upon request.
  • For after hour emergencies, call the EAP 24/7 number 800-542-6021 where you can speak to a licensed EAP counselor.

For detailed information about EAP services, visit their website:  https://eap.uams.edu/

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Mailing Address: 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-7000
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