EAP - University of Houston

DEER OAKS EAP

The University's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Deer Oaks EAP Services, is available to all UH benefits-eligible employees and their dependents. EAP services are confidential and offered at no cost both virtually and in-person in several locations throughout the Houston area.

Available 24/7, you and your dependents are entitled to 3 free counseling sessions per issue per year. Well-versed in helping clients of all ages, Deer Oaks professionals provide counseling sessions for all types of life concerns. Some of the most common reasons that employees contact the EAP are:

Stress & Anxiety
Depression
Alcohol/Drug problems
Parenting & Family Concerns
Couples & Relationship Issues
Unexplained Irritability

Grief or Bereavement
Anger Management
Change & Life Transitions
Work Conﬂicts
Communication Skills
Loneliness & Isolation

Deer Oaks EAP also provides tools and/or referrals for the following and more:

Childcare and Eldercare
Legal and Financial Issues
Concierge Services
Savings Center Discounts

Free Interactive Online Simple Will
Free ID Recovery Services
One-time emergency ride reimbursement
Monthly newsletters

Individual's Reactions to Traumatic Events

Manager's Response to Traumatic Events

An Individuals Reactions to Bereavement

When Should You Call a Helpline

To learn more and access your UH EAP benefits directly, visit Deer Oaks EAP Services. You may also login in here (user name & passcode: UHMC) or call toll-free 1-888-993-7650. On the go access EAP services through the iConnect You app (passcode: 230179).

EAP ORIENTATION WEBINAR

Additional Mental Health Benefits

BCBSTX HealthSelect also provides mental health benefits, including Virtual Visits. For help finding in-network providers, visit www.healthselectoftexas.com or call a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Personal Health Assistant toll-free at (800) 252-8039 (TTY: 711), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a. m. – 3 p.m. CT.