Assistance for Union Members

Labor unions offer several benefits to members, including better job safety protections and paid leave in comparison to non-unionized workers. Some labor unions may include employee assistance services with union dues, which focus on members’ health and mental well-being. These services aim to help members resolve personal issues quickly and efficiently, including mental health and substance abuse issues. Union members have access to employee assistance services through Union First 24/7. Our team members can assess your problem and offer you personalized referrals, solutions, and resources.

Using employee assistance services can provide union members access to the best behavioral health treatment providers in their area, as well as job protection and telehealth services. While you could find these resources on your own, using employee assistance services has several benefits, including:

  1. It’s Confidential. Dealing with mental health or addiction issues can be difficult deal with on your own. It is also challenging to reach out to your employer or managers for help. Employee assistance services are confidential and available 24/7 to help you through any behavioral health issues. Union First will never share your information or anything with your employer without your prior consent.
  2. Access to Telehealth Counseling. Employee assistance services can provide confidential access to professional telehealth counselors within 24 to 48 hours of calling, which would take weeks or months to see privately. They can offer coping strategies to deal with difficult emotions or substance abuse, as well as expert advice for further treatment if needed.
  3. Expert Support and Solutions to Various Issues. Instead of attempting to figure out solutions to behavioral health issues on your own, you can call employee assistance services with your issue and experts will provide you with solutions after conducting a thorough assessment. They can offer solutions such as telehealth services, mental health counseling, or addiction treatment programs. Experts will also advise you on the next steps to take.
  4. Provides Quick, Personalized Referrals and Resources. After completing an initial assessment, experts can analyze the problem and how to solve it. They can provide you with a list of personalized referrals and resources to get you the right type of help, and quickly. Employee assistance services can eliminate hours of researching solutions on your own. They can also get you admitted into programs or appointments with healthcare providers more quickly.
  5. Improves Overall Well-Being and Life Satisfaction. Confidential, 24/7 support encourages union members to reach out at the first sign of an issue. Employee assistance services will provide solutions and resources quickly, which will help members feel better sooner and gain the necessary knowledge for managing their mental health. Overall, union members who use employee assistance services can improve physical and mental well-being leading to happier lives.

3 Examples of Employee Assistance Services for Union Members

  • Behavioral Health Treatment Placement Services.

Union members have access to personalized referrals and resources through employee assistance services, including treatment placement. When you call Union First, you will speak to experts who manage your case individually. An initial assessment of your medical history, current problem, and treatment personal preferences will help us determine the best type of treatment program for you. We will go through your treatment options with you, why we recommend certain programs, and together we will decide which type of treatment is best suited for you. The next step will be matching you with trusted, licensed treatment providers in your area which most closely meet your needs. We can help you through the admissions process and get you in treatment faster than attempting it alone. Our experts are also available throughout the recovery process and can provide you with further resources or treatment providers for as long as you need.

  • Telehealth Services.

Union employee assistance services can provide telehealth services to members. At Union First, we provide our members’ access to a private network of 40 providers and can get you an appointment with one who meets your needs and takes your insurance within 24 to 48 hours. Bypassing weeks of waiting for an appointment can get you help in times of crisis and prevent further intensive care. Telehealth services can include individual counseling, family therapy, and substance abuse counseling.

  • Job Protection Services

Employee assistance services focus on getting members the right type of behavioral health treatment and eliminating as many barriers to treatment as possible. Often, union members continue to struggle with substance abuse or mental health issues in silence out of fear of losing their job when seeking out treatment. Job protection services such as Union First will help you guide you through the proper steps to take to ensure your job is protected when seeking out treatment, including taking necessary time off for recovery programs. Our experts are available 24/7 to advise you of your rights afforded by state and federal labor laws if you feel your rights have been violated.

Are Employee Assistance Services Covered for Union Members?

Union members have access to employee assistance services through their members dues. They have access to 24/7 helplines, support, and resources at no extra cost. Members can quickly get addiction treatment placement, job protection, and telehealth services through Union First. We can also verify your union health insurance to place you with mental health and addiction treatment providers who take your insurance. Our team will go through your benefits to advise you on what is covered and connect you with programs within your budget and needs as well.

What Other Services Can Union Members Get from Employee Assistance Services?

Employee assistance services are also focused on preventative care for union members. We are aware of the prevalence of mental health issues among adults in the U.S. and want to provide solutions and treatment for our members quickly. Employee advocacy services at Union First promote your right and need for mental health treatment. We know how to use state and federal laws to protect your job when seeking behavioral health treatment and will fight for you and your rights. Union members should not hesitate to get the mental health treatment or program they need, including taking necessary time off, out of fear of losing their job. Our members feel empowered to put their health on the forefront, improving work and life balance.

Part of our focus on prevention is providing labor unions with onsite training modules. Our team will conduct training services to educate and provide tools to members on how to manage their mental health, treatment options available, and how to use our services. We aim to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse disorders so members can reach out for help sooner, reducing time spent struggling in silence.

Union Members Can Call Union First to Get Help Through Employee Assistance Services

Union members can access the 24/7 helpline from Union First at (855) 215-2023. Our employee assistance services are available to union members, public service employees, and their families who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues. Our experts will analyze your case and provide you with personalized referrals and resources to get solutions to your problems quickly. Please do not hesitate to contact us and get support from a team of compassionate, caring experts.