Employee and Family Assistance Program

Acadia University is pleased to offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as part of our group benefit program, provided by GreenShield Health.

GreenShield’s EAP is a confidential and voluntary service available to all eligible employees and their eligible dependents. It is designed for your convenience, offering accessible, personalized support across a wide range of health and wellness areas.

Key Benefits include:

  • Counselling Services:
    • Up to 5 hours of individual counselling for you and your dependents.
    • Up to 5 hours of couple’s therapy.
  • Financial and Legal Support:
    • Unlimited consultations for financial planning, legal advice, and related matters.
  • Work, Health, and Life Transition Services:
    • 5 hours each of support in key areas including:
      • Career coaching
      • Registered nurse consultations
      • Dietician support
      • Life transition guidance
    • Ongoing Support:
      • Continued access to a dedicated counsellor best matched to your needs.
      • Support from experts focused on helping you achieve your total well-being goals.

GreenShield’s EAP is here to support you—whenever you need it. Feel supported 24/7, 365 days a year with a confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for all your well-being needs

To learn more about the services available and to access any of the counselling or well-being consultation services, call 1-833-707-4747 toll free for 24/7/365 service.

Confidentiality and privacy are assured, within the limits of the law, to each employee and family member who uses the EFAP. You are contacting GreenShield Health directly, and they do not share any information on any individual case with Acadia University.

Get started using Greenshield now with our easy instructions:

  1. Go to http://app.greenshieldplus.ca
  2. Select “Through an Employer or Organization”
  3. Select “I have an Organization Code”
  4. Organization Code: AcadiaU
  5. Follow steps to register