Despite such a large number of people living and working with mental health difficulties, there can still be a natural reluctance to talk about the subject in the workplace.
To fully leverage the benefits of the Employee Assistance Programme – whether for those with pre-existing conditions, or as a preventative measure – employees need to view mental health in the same way as they would physical health.
If employees regularly engage with an EAP from the start, it not only gives them a sense of purpose, empowerment and fellowship, it makes them active participants in managing and maintaining their own workplace mental health and general wellbeing.
It is to this end the we wanted to remind you of the ways you can access your smash EAP. We are all aware of the added difficulty and stress the last 4 months have imposed on our lives. In lockdown, reaching out for help can be even more difficult due to our individual circumstances.
If you are unsure or hesitant in terms of reaching out during this time please note the following -
- The smash EAP is 100% Confidential, we will never share your personal information with your employer (unless permission is given)
- You can access counsellors who are fully trained and experienced in dealing with any issue you may want to discuss
- This service is also available to partner/dependant over the age of 16 living at home
- Additional services are also available - financial expert , legal expert etc.
- No query is too big or too small - If in doubt, give them a shout
ACCESS smash OFFLINE via:
- Freephone number - IE: 1800 903 542; UK and NI: 0808 196 2016
- Chat function
- WhatsApp and text message function - +353 87 369 0010 (not updated on portal as of yet but this is live)
ACCESS smash ONLINE :
Access the smash portal & follow the instructions to register as a new user.
PLEASE NOTE YOUR ORGANISATION CODE HAS NOT CHANGED. IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE CODE PLEASE REACH OUT TO keith@iapi.com
