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 Managing stress in tough economic times
The current economic climate is causing stress and anxiety for many of us. Left unmanaged, this stress can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, depression, and high blood pressure. King County provides two programs to help employees resolve workplace and personal issues and concerns. Both programs are free and confidential.
Making Life Easier Program The Making Life Easier Program provides professional counseling for resolving home and life issues including: - Parenting, family and relationship issues;
- Stress, anxiety, and depression;
- Substance abuse; and
- Grief and loss.
The program is available to benefit-eligible King County employees, their dependent family members, any anyone living in the employee’s household covers up to eight sessions per family member per year. The Making Life Easier Program also includes a variety of support services including: - Financial and legal consultation;
- Parenting advice and child care resources;
- Adult and elder care resources; and
- Home ownership assistance.
Call toll free 888-874-7290 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or go to www.kingcounty.gov/employees and click on "and click on Employee Assistance Program/Making Life Easier under Employment.
Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program provides professional counseling and support services for resolving work-related issues including: - Stress due to work issues
- Problems with co-workers or supervisors
- Work performance or job dissatisfaction
- Other work-related issues
The program is available to all King County employees, regardless of benefit eligibility or career status. Call 206-684-2103 or 206-263-4572 Monday - Friday between 7:30 - 4:30 or go to www.kingcounty.gov/employees and click on "and click on Employee Assistance Program/Making Life Easier under Employment.
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