The GCS Employee Assistance Program

Guilford County Schools offers a tremendous benefit for employees, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Every year, beginning October 1, each employee is allowed up to five sessions for assessment and short-term counseling at Cornerstone Psychological Services. A spouse or dependent (up to age 25 if a full-time student) may also use the employee’s sessions.

During the EAP sessions an assessment of the situation, the development of a plan for resolution and short-term counseling is conducted. The therapists at Cornerstone Psychological Services also offer help in referring you to another community resource for assistance as indicated by treatment concerns. If it is determined that additional sessions beyond your five EAP sessions would be beneficial, you may continue working with your therapist on a private basis, using your health insurance benefits.

You may be assured of complete confidentiality. Cornerstone Psychological Services clinicians are bound by ethics and law, and may not release information without your written consent. Of course, if you are referred by your supervisor, documentation, such as proof of attendance, may be required by the appropriate administrator, but this will be discussed with you in advance.

Please visit our Web site at www.CornerstoneHelps.com for more information about our services and clinicians. And don’t wait if you’re feeling out of sort about your life. Give us a call at 540-9400. We’re here to help you.

John Holt, Cornerstone Psychological Services (CPS). CPS is the district’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers five free counseling sessions per year to eligible employees and/or immediate family members. Call CPS at 540-9400 for information.