Why Does an Employer Offer an EAP?

NYS Office of Alcohol Substance Abuse Statistics

Why Does An Employer Offer an EAP?
It’s smart business. If employees are doing well and day-to-day problems aren’t a distraction, they are more likely to be alert, motivated and concentrating on their job. This means a more productive organization. Also, it costs more to hire and train a
new employee than it does to help and keep a current employee. With an EAP in place, employees and employers gain a major benefit.  There can be a reduction of medical expenses for both.  In many cases job loss is prevented. 

New York State Office of Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services Statistics

• The cost of alcohol and other drugs in the workplace, including lost productivity, medical claims and accidents, amounts to over $140 billion per year.
• Between 38% and 50% of all workers compensation claims are related to the abuse of alcohol or other drugs in the workplace.
• United Airlines estimates a $16.95 return for every dollar invested in a drug free workplace program.
• The Small Business Administration reports that drug free workplace programs produce a significant return on investment because of reduced employee turnover and increased productivity. Studies show that workplace programs cost only $22 - $50 per employee, compared with the estimated $640 in annual work force incurred by each untreated drug abuser.
• For every dollar employees invest in an EAP, they can save between $5 - $16.
• Family members of substance abusing employees generally have higher than average health care claims.
• Alcoholism causes 500 million lost work days annually.
• Studies show that alcohol and drug users are five times more likely to file workers compensation claims. Data shows that the average cost to the employer is $7,000 per abuser each year.
• 17% of all workers abuse alcohol or other drugs.
• As many as 90% of people undergoing treatment are compelled to do so under pressure from their employer, family, or the law, rather than seeking treatment on their own.

Why LECSA EAP?
We are a non-profit corporation providing EAP services for 27 years. 

We have contracts with municipalities, school districts and private businesses throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.  (Please call us for more information about who we are currently serving.) 

We are uniquely sensitive to labor and management.
        
We will custom design your contract depending on what combination of the following services best suits the needs of your organization.

• Short-Term Treatment

• Referrals for Long-Term Treatment

• Dependency Intervention

• Case Management Services

• Management of DOT violation cases

• Social Service Information

• Supervisory Help

• Answering Service (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week)

• Monthly Mental Health Topic Article

• Crisis Intervention

• Orientations

• Coordinating Committee Assistance

• Statistical Reports

• Workshops