The employee assistance program is available to all our staff and their whānau members (the staff member has to initiate the contact on the family members behalf).
You can also access our providers (click on either link) EAP services or Vitae.
Both offer confidential independent counselling services that can help you with personal and work stress, relationship problems, conflict situations, anxiety, depression, grief or loss, violence, harassment, personal trauma, addictions, financial wellbeing advice, nutrition and legal issues.
Appointments can be made online or via phone by calling:
EAP Services 0800 327 669 anytime 24/7 or online appointment
Vitae 0508 664 981 anytime 24/7 or online appointment
If it’s your first-time using EAP Services and/or Vitae, and you want to make sure that the professional you speak with has the specialist knowledge you need, we recommend booking by phone. Sessions can be face to face, over the phone or online. No approvals are required for staff to access this resource.
Every staff or whānau member is eligible for three free one-hour sessions, then the counsellor can recommend additional sessions if needed. The service is completely confidential. Unitec is not provided with names from the providers, only case numbers and the number of sessions used.
For information on staff support, click here and other information on support agencies, charities, and other options for your whanau.