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EASE - Employee Assistance Service for Education

Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE), Evernorth Behavioral Health,  provides mental health, legal consultation, financial counseling, and other services to school and college districts throughout San Diego County as well as the County Office of Education. Offices are located in various parts of the County to make it easy for employees to access services wherever they work or live.

Full- and part-time employees as well as their family members are eligible for EASE services so long as their school district contracts with the program. The EASE counselor, licensed by the State of California as a marriage and family counselor or social worker will provide up to six counseling and problem solving services per occurrence as well as appropriate referrals to community resources.

All meetings and consultations with EASE counselors are strictly confidential, in accordance with the law and sound ethical practice. The only exceptions to confidentiality are those mandated by California law such as child abuse reporting or danger warnings.

Call toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

Call 1.888.736.7009.  Or use the new app, Evernorth Health Services_App : Members will have to re-register on the new platform. However, the EAP program services, resources, referral tools, providers, webcasts, etc. will remain the same. The service Employer ID (EASE) and phone number (888-736-7009) will also remain the same.

To locate an EAP Counseling Provider: Evernorth Health Care Provider Directory

EAP Wellness Webcasts: 

Topics include mental health awareness; emotional, physical, and financial health; and well-being tips. Register for upcoming live broadcasts or access available replays and handouts by visiting: www.evernorth.com/EAPWebcasts.

OPTUM Live and Work Well

Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help you, and your family, get the most out of life. We're ready to help with the small questions and the big problems, and everything in-between, such as:

  • Managing stress

  • Improving relationships at home or work

  • Addressing legal and financial concerns

  • Getting the most out of your career

  • Finding child development, childcare or elder care resources

  • Getting past emotional issues or grief

  • Addressing depression, anxiety or substance use issues

This service is confidential and our EAP Specialists are available 24/7. They can provide you immediate help or direct you to one of our network providers for no-cost, face-to-face consultations.

Live and Work Well
888-625-4809
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