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Employee Assistance Program

Sweet Home Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is one of the free benefits offered by the school district to help our employees resolve personal or family issues.  

As an employee, you and those in your immediate family are eligible for these services:

  • Up to four free counseling visits per year

  • Information and/or referral to other community resources for specialized or more intensive services

Program Confidentiality

EAP Services are provided on a strictly confidential basis. You can access contact through any mode you wish: phone, email or in person, to ensure your comfort level in discussing issues. If you use the program, no one will know about it.

In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), your written consent is required in order for the EAP program to discuss your situation with any other party.

 Why should you reach out to the EAP Program?

The EAP is a comprehensive program that can assist you in locating support for a variety of issues such as:

  • Stress Management

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Anger management

  • Other mental health issues

  • Relationship issues

  • Parenting issues

  • Grief and loss

  • Substance use or abuse

  • Elder care

  • Legal Issues

  • Housing

  • Financial concerns

 What happens after I request help?

Anne Nowak will explore with you your concerns and assist you in finding the most appropriate, timely support for you or your family member.

To request assistance, you can contact Anne Nowak at the information above or by completing this form.

Contact Information

Anne Nowak, MS, LMHC
EAP Coordinator
716-250-1229
After-hours: 716-345-0799
anowak@sweethomeschools.org
1901 Sweet Home Rd. Amherst, NY 14228 (District Office)

If you or someone you know is having an immediate mental health crisis, call the National Crisis Hotline at 988 or Text TALK to 741741