Benefits of EAP
- Unlimited calls with a master level counselor available 24/7.
- Five in-person counseling sessions covered at 100%.
- A 30-minute legal consultation at no cost (in person or over the phone). If you decide to use an attorney, you’ll get a 25% discount.
- Financial advisor support to help with debt, financial planning, foreclosure, and more.
- Child care referrals and support to help take care of elderly parents.
- Community resources.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered through Medica and is available to all City of Minneapolis employees. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and services are available by phone, online, or through in-person appointments.
Reach the EAP at 1-800-626-7944
Read this information to learn more about the EAP
Additional information and resources are available at www.liveandworkwell.com (access code: medica).
Onsite EAP Provider
City employees can now get support through new Employee Assistance Program services. EAP provider, Debra Grayson, will be available to City employees 8 hours per week. These services are initially virtual, but appointments eventually will become available onsite.
Debra is a licensed marriage and family therapist, supervisor, author and trainer. She has over 30 years of experience working with couples, families, groups and businesses and a master’s in marriage and family therapy. Her services help to educate, support and strengthen family, marital, personal and organizational
Debra will be available for City employees on Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appointments are virtual only at this point and can be either over video or the phone.
Schedule an appointment to talk to Debra using the online scheduler. You can also reach her at debra_grayson@optum.com.
Debra will be available for City employees on Tuesdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Thursdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Appointments are virtual only at this point and can be either over video or the phone.
Schedule an appointment to talk to Debra using the online scheduler. You can also reach her at debra_grayson@optum.com.