Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) provide a variety of care options, including for those seeking treatment, or in recovery, from substance use disorder or as part of mental health treatment. Click the links below to find out more information on EAP services within the union building trades and private insurers. If you do not see your trade or have questions, you can reach out to us or your local health & welfare fund office.
Carpenters
Union EAPs
The Carpenters Assistance Program (CAP) has been providing free, confidential assistance to our members and their families confronting stress, depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, and employment or family issues for more than 25 years.
Laborers
Union EAPs
The LEAN Recovery specialists understand your struggle because they’ve been through it themselves and know how important it is to receive help from someone who understands.
We highly recommend you take advantage of this free program if you or a loved one are struggling with addiction or recovering.
Modern Assistance Programs
Union EAPs
Painters, Glaziers, Sheet Metal, Plasterers and Cement Masons, Bricklayers, Electricians, Operating Engineers, Ironworkers, Pipefitters, Insulators, Plumbers, Sprinkler Fitters, Roofers can access immediate resources through MAP’s services.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Private Insurance EAPs
Members of Blue Cross Blue Shield have access to outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospital treatment, rehab or acute residential treatment, as well as, detox facilities.
Harvard Pilgrim
Private Insurance EAPs
For Harvard Pilgrim members, subscribers ca take advance of virtual therapy visits and structured therapy programs.
Public Resources to Get Help
Included on this page are some of the specialized hotline resources and additional tools that we believe could be helpful to our members and our industry. Recovery Week is not affiliated with any of these resources and this is a non-exhaustive list.
24/7 Behavioral Health Support
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) can connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it. Even if you’re not sure what kind of help or treatment you may need, they can help guide you. It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required.
24/7 Crisis Lifeline
988 Lifeline
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Connecting with someone can help save your life.
Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Find employer resources such as the Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit, Employee Assistance Programs, and information on legal requirements
Tools to Address Opioid Overdoses
The Alliance of Naxolone Safety In the WorkPlace
The ANSW provides tools your organization can use to address opioid overdoses in the workplace.
Opioids At Work Employer Toolkit
National Safety Council
Welcome to the NSC Workplace Wellbeing Hub, your place for actionable tools to address wellbeing-related risk factors for impairment, injuries and fatalities
Opioid Prevention Guide
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
A guide for employers to identify and prevent opioid
and other substance misuse in the workplace
Substance Use Cost Calculator
National Safety Council
An Authoritative, Easy-to-Use Tool Providing Business Leaders with Information about the Cost of Substance Use