LIVING RESOURCES PROGRAM/Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
The Living Resources Program is available to employees and retirees of Maine Community College System and all of their household members.
The program offers:
Confidential, Short-Term Counseling Services
This no-cost counseling service can help with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, etc.
Legal and Financial Information, Support and Resources
Speak with professionals by phone on a wide range of issues including family law, real estate transactions, debt consolidation, taxes, etc.
Work-Life Solutions
Work-Life specialists are available to do research and provide qualified referrals for child and elder care, moving and relocation, college planning and much more!
Back to School Support
We understand that sending your children back to school during these unprecedented times can warrant anxiety and stress. Below you'll find resources offered by your Living Resources Program, to help navigate you and your family through these strange times.
Wellness Coaching
Utilize Healthy Guidance® health coaching to help you make positive lifestyle changes. Wellness Coaches cover everything from smoking cessation to weight management and more.
Free Online Will Preparation
Let EstateGuidance® quickly and easily create a will for you online. Allow yourself the peace of mind of knowing your final wishes will be outlined clearly.
Online: guidanceresources.com WebID: LivingME
Who is eligible for the services under this program?
MCCS Employees, retirees and their household members (Note: Enrollment in the health plan is not required to be eligible for these services.)
How many counseling visits am I eligible for?
Those listed above are eligible for a total of up to 5 counseling visits per calendar year.
Are services provided by the Living Resources Program confidential?
Yes.
How do I access programs and services?
You may contact the Living Resources Program at 1-844-207-LINK (5465).
I am interested in seeing a counselor through the Living Resources Program; how do I get started? What is the process?
Just call 1-844-207-LINK (5465). (The Program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.) A counselor will listen to your issue over the phone and then provide you with a referral to a licensed counselor in your community.
Does this program have information online?
Yes, just go to GuidanceResources Online. First-time users will need to register. The web ID is LivingME. There you will find articles, tutorials, streaming videos, etc. on a wide variety of topics and issues.
I wish to see a counselor that isn't part of ComPsych's network of providers; how do I request that he or she be added?
You can direct the counselor to the Provider Resource Center at ComPsych's website. There they will find a Prospective Provider Interest Form to complete.